Job 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.

Major 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.

Qualification

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.

Evaluations

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.