WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Job in Colts Neck, NJ

Vacancy No. DE-12688763-25-WTP Department Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Salary $32.20 to $37.62 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/12/2025 Close Date 6/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Colts Neck, NJ


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • You will perform wastewater treatment and monitor wastewater treatment equipment.
  • You will perform testing to determine biochemical oxygen demand, suspend solids, dissolved solids, and dissolved oxygen.
  • You will perform secondary wastewater treatment by operating wastewater equipment such as aeration tanks, sand filters, and clarifiers.
  • You will treat industrial wastewater by removing nitrogen, phosphorous, soluble chemicals, oils, and heavy metals.
  • You will perform routine operator maintenance such as lubrication, cleaning, and painting of wastewater equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift
  • This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

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. 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 do the work of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator without more than normal supervision as demonstrated by 1) Must have a working knowledge of bacterial activity to make necessary tests and take action to correct unsatisfactory sewage conditions as well as working knowledge of chemical reagents and the proper treatment of sewage. 2. Uses shop mathematics in figuring sludge pumped and drawn off into drying beds. Must be able to react blueprints and interpret engineering diagrams and specifications. 3. Must be able to perform routing analysis to evaluate any plant operational adjustments that are required to keep plant effluent within the N.P.D.E.S. parameters. Must be able to make decisions on operational adjustments independently and interpret a variety of gages and meters associated with hypocarnivores, chemical feeders, pumps, settling tanks, filter beds, flow meter's, etc.:

***The candidate must have a New Jersey NJDEP License in all three of the following: Sewage S-2; and Collection System C-3 in order to operate a wastewater treatment plant.***

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 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A 40 hour work week is typical for this position.

This position requires shift work.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment or Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent performs a considerable amount of walking, standing on concrete floors, climbing stairways, climbing ladders, and walking on uneven ground. The incumbent walks, stands, stoops, bends and climbs steps and slopes up to 45 degree angles. Incumbent performs moderate physical exertion while operating valves, controls, and lifting items. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift and carry heavier objects with assistance of other workers or with lifting devices. The incumbent uses hoists, dollies, and trucks in moving chemicals to storage locations.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work effort is performed indoors and outside, with exposure to prevailing weather conditions. Works inside in areas that are usually noisy but have adequate light and heat. Exposure to constant noise, rotating machinery, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes in the work area are possible. Is exposed to some unpleasant odors and to the possibility of burns, cuts, bruises and broken bones. The incumbent may be subject to cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from chemicals. The incumbent is exposed to danger from climbing, walking around machinery, open pits and chemicals. Exposure to falling into manholes and tanks is possible. The presence of gases, fumes, or airborne particles requires the uses of safety equipment such as gas masks or respirators. The incumbent shall follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoes, hearing protection, and protective clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear and may be worn or used for long periods. Work in close, confined spaces and inside equipment may be required. Crawling over and inside machinery may also be required. Occasionally works in awkward and cramped positions.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:

christopher.d.vanpelt.civ@us.navy.mil

Applicants MUST include the Announcement Number (DE-12688763-25-WTP) in the subject line of email.

Please include New Jersey NJDEP License with application

Please DO NOT submit any Personable Identifiable Information (PII).

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Agency contact information

Christopher Van Pelt
Address
NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC
9324 Virginia Ave
Norfolk, VA 23511
US

Next steps

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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