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Summary Serves as the Technical and Administrative Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) Operator Supervisor at the Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP), Nogales Field Office (NFO), Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Division, Operations Department of the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC). Operates and controls the NIWTP processes to ensure proper and safe operations in accordance with the State of Arizona and Federal regulatory requirements. Responsibilities The initial cut-off date for first consideration is March 04, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET, with additional cut-off dates established as necessary. Plans and directs weekly and monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for employees. Monitors NIWTP operations budget and provides justification to management if not executing within the established budget. Monitors and controls plant operations to verify performance is in compliance with state and federal environmental permits and safety regulations. Controls treatment plant performance through review of laboratory analysis, physical inspections, and data in program applications. Identifies employees' training needs, and initiates recommendations to provide necessary training. Develops performance standards, counsels' employees on performance requirements and completes annual performance appraisals. Implements such programs as Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Qualifications must be met by March 04, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET, for first consideration. Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required; however, your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor (Open Until Filled)without more than normal supervision. Examples of such experience include: establishing deadlines and priorities on the basis of general work schedules; explaining work requirements, methods, and procedures; monitoring an operational budget; properly training employees on adherence to hazardous material/waste management; developing employee performance standards; scheduling and approving employee leave requests; resolving informal or formal employee complaints; performing tests to assess characteristics for solids, conductivity, ultraviolet transmissivity, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total residual chlorine, organic and ammonia nitrogen, alkalinity, hardness, toxic substances such as heavy metals, and fecal coliform; preparing samples for transport to outside laboratories; increasing or decreasing chemical agents; composing daily reports designed to meet federal and state requirements; operates a computer to input data; operating wastewater equipment such as pumps, gate valves, and outlets; using equipment such as bar racks, fine screens, grit settling basins, and separators; reading and monitoring meters and gauges to maintain efficient wastewater treatment; performing inspections; reviewing laboratory analysis; using basic tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, drills, wire-cutters, strippers, and soldering irons; interpreting oral and written communication and instruction; performing simple corrective action to plant processes to manually or remotely regulate the flow of wastewater; operating a variety of motor vehicles such as a sedan or pickup truck; and operating a forklift. The following summarizes the qualification standard for this position found in the Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (Handbook X-118C) http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Tabindx.asp. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package will be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.