machine operator California
Job description
Duties
- Operates and/or monitors electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treatment plant. Set dosages for specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine, fluoride and alum into water or adjust automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemical into tanks to disinfect and clarify water.
- Monitors water Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), system to include inÃÃâline mixers and flocculators, gravity filters, and a variety of water quality instruments. Cleans sedimentation tanks, and pumps treated water into water reservoir.
- Cleans filter beds, using backwashing.
- Tests water samples to determine chlorine content, fluoride content, pH, turbidity, and temperature, nitrite, and ammonia. Monitors pumps and tank levels; reads meters, exercise distribution main valves and hydrants.
- Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity and contact time.
- Performs minor repairs to machines and equipment.
- Performs routine cleaning of plant facilities.
- Conducts Inventory for supplies and prepares requisitions to replenish supply stock. Makes independent judgements and decisions within the framework of written and oral instructions and accepted practices, processes and procedures while completing assignments.
- Other duties as assigned, associated with the operation of vital functions for water operations as needed.
- Employee is required to work weekends, holidays and shift duties as required.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
Qualifications
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree (A.A.) or Equivalent; or Two (2) years of college or technical school; or Six (6) months to one (1) year related experience and/or training; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid CA Driverâs license.
- Grade T2 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification.
- Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator Certification (required within 1 year of employment).
- Backflow Device Tester Certificate (required within 1 year of employment).
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively before groups of customers or Trust Water Department employees.
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as statistical trend analysis and algebra; Understanding of concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Education
EDUCATION:
NA
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Trust provides the following benefits to eligible employees, and more:
Federal Employees Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Federal Employees Retirement System
Federal Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Group Life Insurance & Accidental Death
Family and Medical Leave
Short-and Long-Term Disability
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Parental leave
Paid Federal Holidays
Commuter benefits
Public Service loan forgiveness
EAPReview our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Trust provides the following benefits to eligible employees, and more:
Federal Employees Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Federal Employees Retirement System
Federal Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Group Life Insurance & Accidental Death
Family and Medical Leave
Short-and Long-Term Disability
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Parental leave
Paid Federal Holidays
Commuter benefits
Public Service loan forgiveness
EAPReview our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:
https://www.presidio.gov/presidio-trust/jobs-internal/Shared%20Documents/Employment%20Application.pdfIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To apply, download the employment application from our website at www.presidio.gov/presidio-trust/jobs and submit your application to our email address listed on our website.
Agency contact information
Presidio Trust Employee Support Services
Address
Presidio Trust
1750 Lincoln Blvd
San Francisco, California 94129
USNext steps
This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting at $46.14 per hour. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically The Laborerâs International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by June 21, 2023, will receive first consideration.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:
https://www.presidio.gov/presidio-trust/jobs-internal/Shared%20Documents/Employment%20Application.pdf
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
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About Presidio Trust
CEO: Jean Fraser
Revenue: Less than $1 million (USD)
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.presidio.gov
