Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas
Salary Range: $29.02 - $33.85 Per Hour
Job Summary: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Utility Systems Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. Which include observing pressure gauges and flow meters. Collecting samples and testing water to determine correct PH levels. Inspecting mechanical parts to perform minor maintenance on equipment. Assisting with roving field operations such as examining water and waste facilities and equipment. Maintaining records of meter readings and test results. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Prolonged physical effort is not usually required. Operators are required to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Some standing, stooping, bending, and working on ladders is required. Working Conditions: Work is performed both outside and inside. Operator gets dirty and greasy while performing maintenance. There is danger of falls from storage tanks (at heights of approximately 100-150 feet above grounds level) and of injury from moving machinery. There is a possibility of infection, asphyxiation or injury from contact with sewage, sewage gases and fumes. Operator is subject to burns while working with chemicals and must occasionally wear protective clothing and equipment. Operator performs work in an environment in which disagreeable or hazardous noise levels are considered environmentally unsafe without the use of protective gear. Operator is provided and must wear approved hearing protective devices, therefore, adverse health effects to the operator are eliminated. Operator is subject to annual audio metric evaluation at the Arsenal medical facility.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/18/2025 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12843100). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-18