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Open: April 14, 2026 — Closes: April 27, 2026
Summary
These positions are located in Grand Canyon National Park, in the Facility Management and Engineering Division, within the Utilities Branch. 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.
Major Duties
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: As a regular and recurring part of the position, the incumbent is independently responsible for leading three permanent full-time WG-4742-09 Utility Systems Repairer Operators. The incumbent prioritizes water utility work to ensure work is accomplished in a timely manner and staff is kept busy. The USRO Work Leader will ensure that the South Rim Wastewater Treatment Plant is operated and maintained properly and consistent with state and federal regulations. Will visit and inspect the other three wastewater treatment facilities frequently. The USRO Work Leader ensures the completion of the regularly scheduled daily checks of potable water systems including gauges, meters, electrical motors, pumps, feeders, recording and control devices, chemical feeds, and laboratory analysis as required by regulation. The USRO Work Leader will be assigned to maintenance and repair duties to the North Rim pipeline, the trans-Canyon pipeline, and the Desert View pipeline when repairs are required. 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.
