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Located in the Facility Management Division, Utility Section. The Utility Section is comprised of multiple facilities which are located at the South Rim, Desert View, North Rim, Roaring Springs, Phantom Ranch, and Indian Gardens developed areas of the Park, and at other small, developed and undeveloped areas within the Park boundaries. You may be asked to preform work tours or assist with repairs on the North Rim or within the Inner Canyon. Travel typically does not exceed 10% of time
Learn more about this agency03/18/2021 to 04/08/2021
$26.82 - $31.27 per hour
WG 9
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Employer paid and reimbursed relocation expenses are considered taxable income. The NPS does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Employees should consult professional tax, legal and accounting advisors regarding concerns about the financial implications of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
No
IM-1541-GRCA-21-11048351-DE
595448900
-Operates and maintains potable and reclaim water treatment and equipment including: microfiltration equipment, pumps, valves, meters, monitors and chemical feed equipment
.-Operates and maintains wastewater treatment and collections systems such as: sanitary sewage lift stations, facultative lagoons, activated sludge wastewater treatment plants, aeration equipment, valves, meters, monitors and transfer pumps.
-Troubleshoots and repairs pumps, valves, meters, monitors and chemical feed equipment
.-Practices safe work techniques, use personal protective equipment as needed and practice good housekeeping so as to contribute to a safe working environment.
This announcement has been extended until April 8, 2021
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.
Physical Demands:Incumbent may frequently lift up to 50 and materials heavier than 100 pounds with the help of others, working under conditions of extreme heat 100 degrees F or -10 Degrees F in the winter, may requires hiking long distances on steep trails and to remote sites, requires considerable standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing and crawling. Work can be performed both during the day and night, exposed to weather elements including heat, cold, rain or snow.
Working Conditions: Incumbent may be exposed to insect bites, bruises, cuts, falls, burns and scrapes, will be exposed to raw and treated sewage, constant exposure to moving machinery and chemical feed systems and equipment typical of work performed in the water/wastewater industry. Must work around hazardous chemicals, gases, liquids and reagents, biological hazards, hearing and electrical hazards and other potentially dangerous conditions.
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.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/08/2021:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/08/2021. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/595448900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park located in northcentral Arizona. approximately 60 miles north of Williams and 85 miles northwest of Flagstaff at an elevation of 7000 feet. Temperatures range from approximately 85 degrees in the summer to below zero in the winter.
The Grand Canyon Village has a K-12 school, medical clinic, recreation center, general store, and several restaurants. The restaurants and general store cater to the park visitors. but some offer local residents a discount. The park community consists of some 3,000 employees and family members. There are often employment opportunities for family members in the park and surrounding areas. The park community is small enough that many employees choose to walk to work.
Flagstaff is the closest town that offers reasonable shopping, colleges, medical and professional services. The town of Williams has a medical clinic, K-12 school. grocery store. and some shops that also cater to park visitors. The city of Phoenix is about 170 miles south of the park, 3-4 hour drive. Phoenix is a great place to escape the cold of winter. Recreational opportunities include hiking, river rafting, fishing, cross country and downhill skiing, and golfing in the nearby communities. The park offers hiking, bicycling, and some team sports sponsored by the recreation center.
