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 position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: Certifications are required for this position and Incumbent must possess the following certifications:
1) State of California D3 Water Distribution Operator (
or must possess D2 and obtain D3 within 7 months of appointment);
2) State of California T3 Water Treatment Operator (
or must possess T2 and obtain T3 within 7 months of appointment); and
3) State of California W1 Waste Water Treatment Operator.
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Note**: Copy of Licenses must be attached to your recruitment documents to be considered for this position.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE: 1) Performing maintenance on water treatment plant; 2) Determining work tasks; 3) Developing estimates for work to be performed; 4) Operating the water/sewer utility system commodities for the water treatment plant; and 5) Assisting in preparing necessary reports and purchase orders using word processing, spreadsheets, and file management systems.
**NOTE** This information must be clearly supported in your resume.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
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.