Summary The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator performs a wide variety of duties related to the operation and maintenance of pre-treatment, primary and secondary waste water treatment processes, permit compliance, and other technical support duties at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP) for the Nogales Field Office (NFO), Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Division, Operations Department of the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC). Responsibilities OPEN UNTIL VACANCIES ARE FILLED, MAY BE EXTENDED/CLOSED PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE. FIRST CUTOFF DATE IS 10/07/2024. OTHER CUTOFF DATES WILL BE DETERMINED AS NEEDED. Performs collection and testing of wastewater to determine designated physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. Operates wastewater equipment such as pumps, gate valves, and outlets to adjust and regulate the flow of wastewater into and out of the system. Prepares samples for transport to outside laboratories. Increases or decreases chemical agents based on test results. Composes daily reports designed to meet federal and state requirements. Performs preventative maintenance and limited repairs to wastewater equipment. Operates motor vehicles such as pick-up trucks, sedans, or passenger vans. Operates dump and grit trucks, farm-type tractors, and forklifts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Qualifications for initial cutoff date must be met by 10/07/2024. Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required; however, your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Open Until Filled) without more than normal supervision. Grade Differential: Each grade levels perform a wide range of tasks similar to those described in the listing of functional area duties and responsibilities. At the lower grade levels the employee will be assigned work to further develop and refine their technical knowledge and skills. Assignments will combine productive work with ongoing training and instruction. Supervision received at the lower grade levels will be closer with oversight and review being provided on a regular basis. Examples of such experience include: performing limited collection and testing of wastewater conveyed to and from the plant in order to determine designated physical, chemical, and biological characteristics; preparing automatic 24-hour composite samplers; collects wastewater samples at multiple designated sites; assisting in preparing samples for transport to outside laboratories; using automated laboratory testing techniques to perform the following: total solids; total volatile solids; suspended solids; total dissolved solids; conductivity; ultraviolet transmissivity; biochemical oxygen demand (BOD); chemical oxygen demand (COD); total residual chlorine; organic and ammonia nitrogen; alkalinity; hardness; toxic substances such as heavy metals); and fecal coliform (to indicate the presence of pathogenic bacteria); assists in increasing or decreasing chemical agents; assists with composing daily reports designed to meet federal and state requirements; operating a computer to input data; operating wastewater equipment such as pumps, gate valves, and outlets in order to adjust and regulate the flow of wastewater into and out of the system; using equipment such as bar racks, fine screens, grit settling basins, and separators to separate and retain solids in preparation for further treatment; adjusting equipment to ensure proper separation of settled matter from the liquid and processes non-settling solids through secondary stage equipment; reading and monitoring meters and gauges to maintain efficient wastewater treatment in accordance with prescribed standards; interpreting oral and written communication and instruction; using basic tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, drills, wire-cutters, strippers, and soldering irons; performing simple corrective action to plant processes to manually or remotely regulate the flow of wastewater; operating a variety of motor vehicles such as pickup truck, forklift, wheel-mounted tractor, and/or farm tractor; and performing routine vehicle maintenance on motor vehicles such as a mobile crane, backhoe, dump truck, and other heavy duty equipment. The following summarizes the qualification standard for this position found in the Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (Handbook X-118C) http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Tabindx.asp. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.