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Utility Systems Operator
Federal Emergency Management Agency · Posted today
On-site Round Hill, VA $32.9 – $40.6/hr Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Utility Systems Operating ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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In this position you will work as a member of the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC), Facilities Management, Operations Branch and Control Room team. MWEOC is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with water and wastewater treatment. At the WG-09 level possess a Virginia Class III Water Treatment License or Virginia Class IV Wastewater Treatment License and possess both licenses for the WG-10 level.
What You'll Do
- →All MWEOC staff have emergency assignments and are considered deployed in place.
- →Exercises and activations are planned and unplanned, and may require long hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
- →All MWEOC employees are: (1) required to use a government-issued electronic device (to include cellular phones); (2) subject to recall during emergency situations; and (3) required to perform work in locations both above and below ground.
- →What will I do in this position if hired?
- →In this position, you will you will serve as a Utility Systems Operator responsible for monitoring, operating, and maintaining site water and wastewater systems.
- →Typical assignments include: Serving as a plant operator for efficient and continuous operation of all utility systems.
- →Determining maintenance problems and initiating immediate corrective action.
- →Maintaining accurate records of all phases of plant operations (i.e., water treatment, wastewater treatment).
- →Operating water treatment and sewage treatment facilities & performing water treatment tests and measurements which require knowledge of various microbiological organisms.
- →Recognizing the cause of faulty equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning.
- →Certifications Required for the position: WG-09: The incumbent must currently possess and maintain a Virginia Class III Water Treatment License or a Virginia Class IV Wastewater Treatment License.
- →WG-10: The incumbent must currently possess and maintain a Virginia Class III Water Treatment License and a Virginia Class IV Wastewater Treatment License.
- →If licensed in another State, you are required to obtain a Virginia license within one year of your appointment in the position.
- →What else do I need to know?
Requirements
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for a Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement into this position.
- ✓This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information).
- ✓For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs please visit OPM Investigations.
- ✓Please ensure you meet the qualification requirements described below.
- ✓Key Requirements: You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- ✓You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓Selective Service registration required.
- ✓Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
- ✓You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
- ✓You must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.
- ✓Please review the Additional Information section for additional key requirements.
- ✓No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "qualifications" section of this announcement.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
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