Summary
This position is located in Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region, the positions will assist permanent staff. Open to the first 30 applicants or until 08/03/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Anticipated Entry on Duty: October 2026
Duties
- Performs Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (USRO) duties such as: Responsible for learning the proper methods of operation, monitoring, and maintenance of water treatment facilities, storage and distribution systems which provide between 500 and 50,000 gallons per day for public and domestic use. Responsible for learning the proper methods for the efficient operation, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of an Activated Sludge/Extended Aeration Treatment plant with state-of-the-art treatment processes under the direct supervision of the lead USRO. Under the direct supervision of the lead USRO, you will learn proper methods for operations and daily operator maintenance techniques for various kinds of water and wastewater treatment equipment.
Requirements
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. 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. You must possess (by the closing date of this announcement) and maintain at least one of these valid U.S. State or Territory license(s): Grade 1 Water Treatment Operators Certificate T-1, a Grade 1 Water Distribution License D-1, or a Grade 1 Wastewater Operator License. Please indicate on your resume the level of certification you currently possess. 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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information Continued - A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Click here for the Federal Wage Schedule Website to calculate location specific pay.