Summary This position is located in Grand Canyon National Park, in the Facility Management and Engineering Division, within the Utilities Branch. Responsibilities Grand Canyon National Park is pleased to announce openings in the Facility Management and Engineering Division, within the Utilities Branch. This is an opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities scheduled to be commissioned from late 2025 through 2030. In total, three new water treatment facilities and three new wastewater treatment facilities will be constructed and placed into service. We are seeking team-oriented individuals to join our inclusive, growth-oriented approach to utility management. If working with the latest technologies in the water and wastewater treatment field appeals to you, please apply. You too can live in a location that is home to one of the natural wonders of the world-right in your backyard! Major Duties: Perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of highly complex Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) computerized control systems that have been custom designed for the Grand Canyon National Park Utilities Systems operation, including high speed microwave digital communications systems, fiberoptic modems, high speed digital subscriber lines, and dedicated T-1 lines used to provide wide area communications network for system monitoring and controlling of utility systems equipment located in 18 sites throughout the Grand Canyon National Park. Network administration for a Windows NT based Wide Area Network utilized by the Utility Section for SCADA Control. Required to set up PC based controllers, assign network addresses, troubleshoot and develop PC based SCADA programming languages to include Flow-Logic and Ladder-Logic programming code. Perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of programmable logic controllers (PLC), ethernet I/O modules, and PC based controllers at various installations throughout the Utilities System at the Grand Canyon National Park. Perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of out-put control devices including variable frequency drives, motor control center relays, electric motor operated valves, pneumatic operated valves and equipment, hydraulic operated valves and equipment, current modulated valves, electrical and internal combustion motors and engines, a variety of pumps, mixers, grinders, clarifiers and aeration basin drives, agitators, and other processing equipment installed throughout the water and wastewater utility within the Park. Performs installation, troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of microwave and VHF spread-spectrum and direct sequence radios and assorted antenna systems and arrays including parabolic, YAGI, di-pole, and multi-pole antennas. Installation, repair, and calibration of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems including pumps, motors, automatic and manual valves, controllers, grinders and cutters, dewatering equipment, system drivers, chemical feed systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and other related water and wastewater systems equipment. Area Information: This position is stationed at Grand Canyon National Park at the South Rim located in Northern Arizona. The South Rim is located approximately 60 miles north of Williams and 82 miles Northwest of Flagstaff at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Temperatures range from approximately 90 degrees in the summer to 0 degrees in the winter. Annual precipitation averages around 13 inches. Grand Canyon Village has schools K-12, a daycare center, post office, general store, churches, a recreation center with gym, a public library, a clinic with resident physicians, and several restaurants. The park community consists of some 2,500 people, including employees of the NPS and concessionaires and their family members. There are often employment opportunities for family members in the park and surrounding areas. The park community is small enough that many employees choose to walk or bike from their homes to work. Complete shopping, educational, medical and professional services are available in Williams and Flagstaff. Flagstaff has a population of about 75,000 and has multiple K-12 public and private schools, Northern Arizona University, and diverse community, medical and other support services. Recreational opportunities include hiking, backpacking, fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and golfing in nearby communities. South Rim Housing: Permanent and Term employees with a Full Performance Level (FPL) of a GS-09 or WG-8 and above will be provided the option of accepting assigned housing, participating in the normal bid system, or accepting shared housing. Permanent and Term employees with an FPL of GS-08 or WG-7 and below may be provided the option of participating in the normal bid system or accepting shared housing. Any employee assigned to shared housing may continue to bid into non-shared housing. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Occupancy of government quarters is required. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Additional Requirements located under qualifications Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of A WG-2606-12 Electronics Industrial Control Mechanic Without More Than Normal Supervision including: experience working on electronic industrial systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), inspecting complex industrial controls installation projects, reading and interpreting complex schematics, writing diagrams, sketches, engineer drawings, blueprints and instructions pertaining to the installation or maintenance of electronic equipment; performing energy audits to identify energy abuses. I worked independently, requiring guidance in only the more complex or unique situations. (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Use Hand and Power Tools -Electronics Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Theory of Electronics Trouble shooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: 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). 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. Requirements Continued... As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Physical Demands: Physical effort may be from light to moderately heavy. May frequently lift up to 50 pounds and at times up to 100 pounds with help of other personnel or materials handling equipment. Will be required to perform work around construction sites, exposed electrical systems and control centers, moving machinery, chemical systems, and other hazardous locations. Incumbent will work and perform inspections and maintenance from ladders, platforms, and lifts to perform work in hard-to-reach locations. Will be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb to accomplish certain duties such as electrical construction installation, antenna installation, and other utility systems equipment and systems locations. Work can be both inside and outside with personnel exposed to weather elements including heat, cold, rain, and snow. Working Conditions: Work will be both inside and outside in temperatures that can range from 100 degrees F. plus during the summer to -10 degrees F. in the winter. Exposure to rain and snow can occur. Work is performed primarily outdoors in rugged conditions, or in public right of ways and easements. Working conditions would include strenuous manual labor, walking, lifting, bending, and standing for long periods. May be exposed to insect bites, bruises, cuts, falls, burns, and scrapes. Will work around a variety of hazardous conditions and equipment common to an industrial treatment facility. Will be exposed to 'both raw and treated sewage. Will be required to work on steep slopes, around helicopter operations, entry into confined spaces, work around a variety of chemicals, and be exposed to heights and rock falls. May be exposed to loud and high-pitched noises, slippery surfaces above and below ground level, moving vehicles and equipment, and noisy power tools and equipment. Will work in areas that are noisy, dirty, greasy, dusty, and unpleasant. Incumbent may be called out at any time of the day or night as emergencies dictate. May be assigned to work weekends or holidays.
