WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR - Naval Air Systems Command

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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. 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: I have the ability to perform the following tasks: receiving, segregating, identifying, classifying, storing, processing, and disposing of hazardous waste as well as primary, secondary, and tertiary wastewater treatment processes, specifically for industrial wastewater containing heavy metals, chemicals, and other industrial byproducts; operating and maintaining wastewater treatment equipment (e.g., pumps, meters, clarifiers, sludge thickeners) and material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, trucks) as well as pH meters and dissolved oxygen meters. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5400 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. This position is in the Facilities and Infrastructure Management Department, Environment Division, Fleet Readiness Center East Detachment in Kinston, NC. This multi-trade position will perform various duties as Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Hazardous Waste Disposer, dependent upon workload requirements. You will perform wastewater treatment and monitor wastewater treatment equipment.