Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Job in King Salmon, AK

Vacancy No. AK-1537-KATM-25-12770645-LH Department National Park Service
Salary $35.96 to $41.95 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/4/2025 Close Date 8/11/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
King Salmon, AK


Summary

This position is located in Katmai National Park and Preserve in the Facilities Division.

This is an excepted service appointment, that confers competitive status after two years and upon meeting all performance and OPM qualification requirements.

This is a career-seasonal position. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. See "Duties" section for more information.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This position is being filled using the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), local hiring authority (16 USC 3198). Any U.S. Citizen who has acquired special knowledge or expertise regarding the natural or cultural resources of Katmai National Park, by reason of having either lived or worked in or near the unit, may apply. To be eligible your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration (see Qualifications section).

Duties

You will work as a Utility Systems Repairer-Operator, WG-4742-07 at Katmai National Park and Preserve. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Operation of various water treatment systems at King Salmon and Brooks Camp: Water systems require water inspections and testing rounds must be accomplished a minimum of 20 times per month. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining water systems in good condition through installing, maintaining and repair, pumps, holding tanks, distribution pumps, Walchem and LMI metering pumps, injection points, and distribution systems. Incumbent will be responsible for seasonal start up and shut down of the various well houses holding tanks and distribution systems. Most notably, operator will winterize systems thoroughly.
  • Samples and Organization: Incumbent will oversee collecting water samples and keeping associated records organized. Incumbent must retain records for each system and correspond to the appropriate Public Water System Identification Number (PWSID). Operator will be responsible for monthly collection samples and coordination of lab test results along with maintaining annual records with notes regarding amounts of solution made, chemicals used, residual readings, repairs and modifications. Responsible for regular storage of well houses. Responsible for writing the annual consumer confidence reports as required by EPA and AK Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
  • Wastewater Collection and Treatment: Incumbent operates three wastewater systems and several vault toilets. Responsible for maintaining the wastewater collection lines in good condition. Will be involved with annual sludge and septic tank sludge removal, treatment, and disposal operations. Incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the annual pumping of septic sludge and vault toilet sludge, treatment and disposal.
  • Plumbing: The incumbent will perform plumbing related duties which will include planning, layout, and routing of piping systems specifically related to the water and wastewater fields. Ability to adjust and ensure the proper operation of the water and wastewater systems. Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, sprinklers, and showers. Responsible for preventive maintenance of the equipment and systems will be stressed including tools of the trade such as pipe threaders, wrenches, transit, tapping machines, pipe snapper, manual and power tools associated with the field.
  • Electrical: Incumbent will work with generated power and will be expected to do routine maintenance on 105 and 60 Kilowatt cummings generators. Performs tests and diagnoses of single and three-phase motors and rheostats, timers, sensors, and ballasts. Completes routine maintenance, makes repairs, troubleshoots systems and individual components, makes replacements, and installs new systems, components, and equipment. Maintains and troubleshoots systems ranging from large primary voltages to small millivolt/milliamp digital equipment. Diagnose and repair electrical parts.
  • Additional Duties: The incumbent will be required to accomplish minor maintenance to buildings, housing and grounds using the following building maintenance skills: hydraulic repair, plumbing, painting, and carpentry. Advises management and department chiefs on ways to minimize the Park's waste stream and the production / storage of hazardous materials. Also conducts park housing check-in and check-out of employees. Oversee housing grounds and maintenance operations. Helps with freight and cargo handling and will utilize park equipment vehicles, trucks and loaders for these operations to include timely documentation of daily tasks accomplished per pay period using computerized systems. Must be able to work safely in the Building and Utility trades; use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment; participate in tailgate Safety and Job Hazard Analysis meetings; comply with State and Federal regulations; and follow policies and guidelines related to ethics and workplace conduct.


Additional Information:

This is a career-seasonal position. Career-seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work approximately 11.5 months in pay status, from early March through mid-February, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year for one full eighty hour pay period from late February through early March.

Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You can only submit one resume; Only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes.

Government housing is available.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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.
  • Must have a Provisional Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Water Treatment and Distribution certificate by your entrance-on-duty (EOD). NOTE: If your certification is from another state, you must immediately seek reciprocal certification which must be obtained by the EOD.
  • Must have a current 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate by your entrance-on-duty (EOD).
  • You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
  • This position is subject to drug testing based on the collateral duty requiring firearms in the back-country or other locations for non-law enforcement reasons such as protection from animals.
  • 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. After selection, you may be required to submit a GSA Form 3607 and driving record at your own expense.
  • You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
  • Selectee must have the ability to lift as much as 50 pounds.
  • You will be required to complete a two-year trial (probationary) period.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older.
  • Eligible for conversion to competitive service after two years and upon meeting all requirements.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-Close Date-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

SELECTIVE FACTORS:
You must possess a Provisional Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Water Treatment and Distribution certificate by your entrance-on-duty (EOD). If your certification is from another state, you must immediately seek reciprocal certification which must be obtained by the EOD. You must upload your certificate showing the state obtained in, certificate level and issuance date when you apply. If you will receive certification or reciprocal certification after this announcement closes, include the level and expected date obtained in your resume. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. (Screen-Out)
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You must possess a 40-hour HAZWOPER certificate by your entrance-on-duty (EOD) for this position. You must upload your certificate or list your HAZWOPER course completion date your resume. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. (Screen-Out)
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required. Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.
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Your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the areas of consideration. The areas of consideration can be found below:

Areas considered "near" Katmai National Park and Preserve are Federal Subsistence Areas of Unit 17C, as well as Unit 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9E, to include the communities of Naknek, King Salmon, Dillingham, Clarks Point, Ekwok, South Naknek, Koliganek, Port Alsworth, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Iliamna, Newhalen, Kokhanok, Igiugig, Levelock, Egegik, Pilot Point, Ugashik, Port Heiden, Chignik, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake, Perryville, and Ivanof Bay.

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The following are the competencies identified for this position. Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document, but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies:
  1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
  2. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
  3. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
  4. Use of measuring equipment.
  5. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading).
  6. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
  7. Knowledge of materials.
  8. Ability and knowledge to service circuits, power distribution centers, lights, breakers, switches, outlets, and other system components.
  9. Knowledgeable of all wire gauges and sizes, and their controls, and must be capable of applying all facets of electrical and instrumentation ability associated with the fields of water and wastewater maintenance.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid.

Alaska currently does not have a state income tax.

Physical Demands: Work assignments typically require moderately heavy physical effort to lift, carry, or otherwise handle items typically weighing up to 40 pounds. Duties require the incumbent to maneuver into and out of specific locations while dismantling and assembling utility related equipment. The incumbent may make repairs from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is typical. Occasionally, climbing and work in high places may be required, as well as the use of hoists, holders, and pulleys when handling large equipment.

Working Conditions: Work is both indoors and outdoors where the incumbent may be subject to prevailing weather conditions. The incumbent may be exposed to biological hazards or diseases while cleaning equipment or shoveling sludge, and hazardous gases such as methane, chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide. The incumbent may also be subject to electrical shock, loud noises, acids, and hydraulic fluids while working around motors and pumps. There is exposure to shock, burns, and strains. The incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing that may be uncomfortable to wear. The incumbent is required to attend and participate in safety meetings and training and review and follow safety regulations and policies prior to using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as goggles, rubber mats, gloves, hard hats and respirators as the jobs require. The incumbent may be required to operate motor vehicles.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents, responses to the questions in the assessment). If your resume does not reflect having lived or worked within the area of consideration, if your responses to the questions in the assessment do not reflect special knowledge of the natural and/or cultural resources of the park or preserve, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on -Close Date-:

  1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Also, to be eligible your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the areas of consideration as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement. Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You can only submit one resume; Only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes.
  2. Complete All Required Assessments.
  3. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
    • Veterans Preference Documentation:
      • If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
      • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
      • If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
  4. Documentation that you meet Selective Factors.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

How to Apply

There are multiple options for applying to this position, please see application options and instructions below:

To apply online: You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/11/2025. You must provide documentation to support your eligibility claim.

Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You can only submit one resume; Only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes.

  1. Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.
  2. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
  3. Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS.
  4. Select documents you want included in this application.
  5. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
  6. Select if you want to include your demographic information.
  7. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
  8. Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
  9. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
    • Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
  10. Review and Submit Application.
  11. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
  12. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
    • To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
    • Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So, it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.

To apply via mail: Mailed applications must be postmarked by the closing date of the announcement. If applying via mail, you must include answers to the Application Questionnaire. The Application Questionnaire can be accessed via the link in the instructions above. If your application is postmarked by the closing date, it must be received in a sealed envelope no later than seven calendar days after the closing date. The seven-day waiting period may be extended if weather delays mail delivery.

Applications may be mailed to:
National Park Service
Alaska Regional Office
Attn: Human Resources
240 W. 5th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501

Applications must include the vacancy announcement number. If you are applying to multiple vacancy announcements, you must submit a separate application for each vacancy.

Agency contact information

HR Assistant
Address
Alaska Regional Office
240 W 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
US

Next steps

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