Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Holloman AFB, New Mexico
Salary Range: $54492 - $63612 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to acquire under direct supervision the necessary skills to install, operate,and maintain equipment associated with the production, chemical treatment, filtration, and distribution of well water.Maintain plant records, including operating logs, daily diaries, and chemical inventories.
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Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5400 Industrial Equipment Operation Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Must be knowledgeable of the entire water treatment/distribution process 2. Skill in manipulating numerous controls to accurately control chemical flow into the potable water system 3. Skill in operating various types of pumps and other distribution equipment to ensure proper flow and system pressures 4. Ability to follow oral and written instructions 5. Skill in performing routine operator maintenance and minor repair of items such as control valves, motors, pumps 6. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures. Knowledge of operational and maintenance records, manual and/or automated, required for pumps and other equipment. Knowledge of water treatment and analysis using prescribed test equipment and chemicals to test and treat water, and systems equipment. Ability to operate the following vehicles: 1- 5 ton vehicles, backhoe, loader (up to 4 cu.yd), dump truck (up to10-ton), tractor trailer (2 - 10 ton with 20 to 40 foot trailer) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms; standing, bending, and working in cramped and/or elevated areas; lifting and carrying tools and equipment which may occasionally weigh over 45 pounds. Needs to be capable of pushing, pulling, reaching, prolonged walking in rough terrain, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, and working in cramped positions for extended periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside with exposure to inclement weather. Inside work sometimes requires contact with running motors, pumps, and machinery, loud noises, and poor ventilation. The employee may be exposed to injury from falls from a platform (i.e., ladders, etc.) and/or cuts and bruises from tools and equipment. Employee may also be exposed to hazardouschemicals (Le., chlorine gas, acids, caustics, rcagents, solvents, oils, greases, etc.). Outside work involves traveling to various pumping or booster stations in all types of weather. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/25/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12837442 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-25