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U.S. Marine Corps WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR in Cherry Point, North Carolina

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will Calibrate chemical feeding machines to produce chemical composition (e.g., chlorine, fluoride, pH balance, corrosion control). You will Calibrate water plant treating and pumping systems (e.g., auxiliary gasoline and diesel motors, generators) for preventative maintenance. You will Perform prescribed tests (e.g., turbidity, combined chlorine) to determine amount of chemicals for the treatment of potable water. You will Use test equipment (e.g., handheld pH meters, chlorine meters, multi-meters, pressure meters, flow meters) to identify defects in water distribution or treatment plant equipment. You will Test water for fluoride and phosphate residuals. You will use tools and devices (e.g., meters, gauges, motors, pumps, feeders, recording, control devices) to measure water quality. You will read gauges and meters of equipment (e.g., filter beds, surge pumps, hypo-chlorinators, phosphate readers, dry-lime feeders, lime solution tanks) to interpret and record measurements. You will interpret equipment maintenance and operating instructions to keep water systems operational. You will prevent major damage or system shut-downs by adhering to water treatment plant maintenance requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Operating, cleaning, and performing preventive maintenance on water pumping and treatment systems. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:ttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Overview Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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