Summary This position is assigned to Central California Healthcare System at the Facilities Management Service. The incumbent is a journeyman level water treatment system operator /system quality assurance technician. Is the responsible person for the day-to-day managing and controlling all identified risks within the domestic and industrial water systems. Is responsible for the sampling, testing and flushing of water systems and the operation and maintenance of all treatment and monitoring systems. Responsibilities Major duties include: Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the prevention and control of Legionella, aerobic bacteria and other waterborne pathogens or agents commonly found in both potable and non-potable water systems and equipment. Responsible for the sampling, testing and flushing of water systems and the operation and maintenance of all treatment and monitoring systems. Monitor equipment, instruments, meters, gauges, motors, pumps, feeders, recording and control devices according to a prescribed schedule and perform routine operator maintenance. Perform water treatment tests and measurements that require a working knowledge of various microbiological organisms. Provides technical and administrative assistance to comply with legislative and accrediting requirements as related to the domestic water systems and equipment at VACCHCS Serve as Contracting Officer Representative for any service contract relating to water quality, sampling, testing, or treatment. Work assignments involve a wide variety of problems or situations common to the recurring maintenance and water testing program. Conduct building surveys to identify at-risk systems and arrangements with respect to their components, installation, configuration, use and condition. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 08:00am -04:30pm, Monday -Friday. Position Description Title/PD#: Water Treatment Plant Operator/PD02082O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/23/2025. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. NOTE: Must hold a California State D1 water distribution certificate within 90 days of employment to hold this position. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Operation of Equipment/Machinery Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The incumbent must be able to stoop, reach, kneel, couch in confined spaces. The incumbent must have acceptable hearing, visual accuracy, field of vision, and color perception for taking water samples and performing necessary testing for Legionella bacteria, aerobic bacteria and other organisms and agents. Some moderate lifting is required and necessary. Mainly works indoors, but occasionally works outside for short periods of time. The incumbent is frequently called upon to work in intensely stressful situations in areas such as surgical suites, intensive care units, special procedures laboratories, etc. Several work environments include standard infection control procedures and precautions that are required to safely operate equipment within the various work environments. The incumbent is expected to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) safety equipment whenever working in conditions that require it. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
