Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Trainee

at National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States

Job Description

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to work under a grade 09 or higher journey-level position to maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate utility systems that require intermediate level skills in various utility related trades such as electrical equipment repair, plumbing, wastewater treatment operation, and water treatment operation or journey level skills. Responsibilities 1)The incumbent works under closer than normal supervision at the trainee level performing assignments designed to provide the competencies, skills, and experience required to perform the more complex work at the grade 09 level. 2) The work will increase in difficulty, complexity, and responsibility to include but not limited to underground sewer and water line repairs, winter deactivations and spring activations of buildings to include minor plumbing operations, and snow removal. 3) Maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate utility systems that require intermediate level skill in wastewater treatment operations, and water treatment operations. 4) Duties require the incumbent to maneuver into and out of specific locations while dismantling and assembling utility related equipment. 5) The incumbent may make repairs from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms occasionally, climbing and work in high places may be required, as well as the use of hoists, holders, and pulleys when handling large equipment. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. You will work under closer than normal supervision at the trainee level performing assignments designed to provide the competencies, skills, and experience required to perform the more complex work at the journey level. The work increases in difficulty, complexity, and responsibility as you gain experience and demonstrate a full comprehension of the target level position. As a trainee, you must perform work under the direct supervision and oversight of a journey level position. Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, submission of ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s). For more information about the park please visit: Yellowstone National Park Requirements Conditions of Employment Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. English – Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Certification for WG-07 to WG-09: Must be certified to the Wyoming DEQ Wastewater Level 2, and Water Level 2 with in 18 months of appointment. Certification for WG-09: Must be certified to Wyoming DEQ Wastewater Level 3 and Water Level 3 to be considered for target level position of Utility Systems Repairer-Operator, WG-4742-09. Uniform: You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Minimum Age Requirement: You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or © Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Age Restriction: You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. Required Occupancy: Required Occupancy may be initiated based on placement in the Park. Additional Requirements located under qualifications Qualifications Requirements Continued… Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year Probationary Period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This Probationary Period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual’s employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your Probationary Period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/31/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either “full-time” (or “40 hours a week”) or “part-time” with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Competence Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Vehicle Operation SCREEN OUTS: Minimum Qualifications: WG-07 – Experience without more than normal supervision performing plumbing tasks such as replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures, flush valves, and various types of pipes. WG-09 – Experience without more than normal supervision repairing and maintaining all facets of a potable water treatment facility and wastewater treatment facility including repair work on basic plumbing system