Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

This position is located on a Forest Service Civilian Conservation Center. The incumbent is responsible for the operation of the primary and secondary sewage disposal plant equipment used to collect, treat, and dispose of waterborne domestic waste, and related domestic water system. See Additional Information section for who to contact about the duties of this position.

The incumbent is responsible for providing pretreatment, primary treatment, and secondary treatment of influent and effluent.

Incumbent collects water samples, and performs extensive tests in order to determine biochemical oxygen demand, suspended and dissolved solids, and dissolved oxygen and acidity.

Based upon the results of performed tests the incumbent will increase or decrease chemical agents; adjusting the rate of flow and amount of chemicals to be fed into the system.

Performs preventive inspection and maintenance on chemical feeders, chlorinators and other equipment.

Maintains stand-by emergency generator. Calibrates, adjusts and cleans chemical equipment.

Inspects sewage systems and makes recommendation for pumping and maintenance of systems.

Incumbent may be responsible for maintaining and operating equipment related to the domestic water supply system, and monitoring the quality and quantity of daily water flow.

The incumbent performs tests checking pH level, turbidity, and fluoride and chloride content; maintain proper levels by adding silicates and chemical agents such as chlorine, fluoride, and manganese into the water system.

Performs routine maintenance on mechanical work equipment, rooms and appurtenances such as pumps, blowers, mixes, valves, flow meters, etc.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Must have or be able to obtain and maintain applicable wastewater and water treatment licenses and/or certifications from the State where the position is located. Must possess valid State Driver's License.