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All current or former career/career-conditional federal employees with competitive/reinstatement eligibility; Eligible applicants under: Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); Special Hiring Authorities; Current or former time-limited employees under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA); Public Land Corps (PLC) members; Appointment of Certain Military Spouses 5 CFR 315.614; Veteran's Recruitment Authority (VRA); CTAP/ICTAP within the local commuting area

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• Serves as a senior Utility Systems Repairer-Operator at Sandy Hook Unit in the Gateway National Recreation Area.
• Responsible for the maintenance of electrical, pipefitting and air conditioning equipment as well as heating and boiler plant equipment and wastewater and water treatment.
• Serves as the operator in charge over water and wastewater treatment plants within the park.
• Occasionally perform lower-level duties in a variety of trades as well as some administrative functions.
• Repairs and operates utility systems including steam, hot water, chilled water, filtered water, wastewater, air conditioning, heating, electrical, sewer, plumbing, compressed air, vacuum, and gas.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
• WG-08: Requires the New Jersey (NJ) T-1 Potable Water Treatment, S-1 Wastewater Treatment, W-1 Potable Water Distribution, and the C-1 Wastewater Collection System licenses, OR equivalent licenses from another state OR the selectee be able to obtain and maintain all level 1 Water/Wastewater Treatment Licenses, within 2 years of employment. Please indicate the level of certification you currently possess in your application package
• WG-10: Requires the New Jersey (NJ) T-2 Potable Water Treatment, S-3 Wastewater Treatment, W-1 Potable Water Distribution, and the C-2 Wastewater Collection System licenses OR equivalent licenses from another state OR be able to obtain and maintain all level 1 and level 2 Water/Wastewater Treatment Licenses, within 2 years of employment and level 3 Water/Wastewater Treatment Licenses, within 3 years of employment. Please indicate the level of certification you currently possess in your application package.
• WG-08 and WG-10: Must obtain a Commercial Driver's License (Class B or higher) with Tanker endorsement within 180 days of appointment.
• WG-8 and WG-10:You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

(Requirements continued in the Qualifications Section)

Qualifications

(Requirements Section Continued:)

• Government housing may be available.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 3 nights per month.
• Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Applicants 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 (c) 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

Qualifications Section

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc.
3. Technical Practices
4. Use of Measuring Instruments
5. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
6. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
7. Knowledge of Materials

You will be graded on the following screen-out for each grade level:

WG05: Able to perform at least two of the Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Helper, WG-4742-05 tasks, as a helper or assistant to a journeyman level, under close supervision, such as plumbing, water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment, collection system and lift station operations, corrective and preventative maintenance related to industrial equipment. Repair and installation of water pipes, valves, fire hydrants, and related public water system appurtenances. Utilized most hand and power tools associated with these trades. I have the ability to lift, carry and handle items weighing up to 50 pounds.

WG08: Able to perform the full range of duties and tasks of water/wastewater management under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. I have knowledge of processes of water and wastewater treatment and regulatory compliance of water and/or wastewater systems and the conditions of plants and equipment; Used standard operating procedures for the systems and industry skills and practices related to the materials, repair parts, diagnostic equipment, installation procedures, technical manuals, maps, tools, and regulatory codes associated with each system and facility; Worked with water storage and distribution systems for public and domestic use, with close supervision. Operated, maintained, repaired, and monitored wastewater lift station pumping equipment and operating conditions to determine process requirements with close supervision of the lead Utility Systems Repairer-Operator; Performed regulatory and process control sampling.

WG10: Able to perform the full range of duties and tasks of water/wastewater management without more than normal supervision. I have knowledge of performing routine maintenance and repair of mechanical, electromechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment pertaining to water and wastewater treatment and lift station operations; Installing and repairing new and existing piping systems to include: PVC, copper, ductile, HDPE, cast and/or galvanized; Observing and monitoring wastewater conveyance equipment and operating conditions to determine process requirements; Hands on work experience in the processes and regulatory compliance of water and wastewater systems; the conditions of lift stations and associated equipment; standard operating procedures for the systems; and industry skills and practices related to the materials, repair parts, diagnostic equipment, installation procedures, tools, and regulatory codes associated with each system and facility.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You can only submit one resume; Only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes. Only one resume will be used to evaluate your qualifications. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.

Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.

You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:

• 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 Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instructions

Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.

If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/26/2025.

1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You can only submit one resume; Only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes. Only one resume will be used to evaluate your qualifications. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Merit Promotion Eligibility Documentation such as:
   • Federal employees must submit a copy of their latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" reflecting career or career-conditional status in the competitive service (Tenure 1 or 2), shows position title, series, grade and an additional SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held, if not reflected on your latest SF-50. Examples of acceptable SF-50s include: Promotion, Within Rate Increases (WRI/WGI), or Appointment SF-50s. Do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not provide the needed information. Time in grade will be determined by reviewing your resume and required SF-50s.
   • Former federal employees separated from Federal Government over a year ago must submit their separation Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) that reflects career or career-conditional status in the competitive service (Tenure 1 or 2) and shows position title, series, grade. Please do not submit an Award SF-50 as it does not provide the needed information. Your last Federal performance appraisal plan for your last position must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent.
   • Veterans Preference Documentation (e.g. DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter as appropriate)
   • Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
4. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
   • Veterans Preference Documentation:
     • If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
     • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
     • If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
   • Performance Appraisals and Awards:
     • All applicants must submit their most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record and signed by a supervisor or, if one is unavailable, a statement as to why it is not available (including if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level).
     • Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
5. Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
6. Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority. Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.

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