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Position Title
Engineering Equipment Operator
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1549-YOSE-21-11123144-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 to Tuesday, June 1, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. 
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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2. Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
  • Current Federal or former employees with career or career- conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation.  For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
  • performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
  • if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
 
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
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5. Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
  • Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
  • Transfer or reinstatement eligible:  current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
  • Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation.  For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Preferences
1. My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). (limit characters)
2. The duties of this position involve operation of vehicles that require the operator to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Please mark the answer below that best matches how you meet this requirement.
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3. This vacancy has both required occupancy positions (where the selectee would be required to live in park housing) and non-required occupancy.

Please choose which position(s) you would like to be considered for. You may choose more than one option.
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Assessment 1
Ability to Do the Work of the position without More than Normal Supervision (Screen out) (limit characters)
1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-Out). From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-10) position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these experience requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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Ability to drive safely (Motor Vehicles) (Screen-out) (limit characters)
2. The duties of this position involve operation of vehicles that require the operator to possess a Commercial Driver's License with Tank Vehicle endorsement, airbrake endorsement and current medical examiners certificate. Do you have both of these? (Please provide CDL license number and expiration date in resume)
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Operation of motor vehicles (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Operate front-end loaders, bulldozers or excavators (or a combination of this heavy construction equipment) on steep slopes, rocky or soft ground or other surfaces with similar rough features to push, pull, pile, excavate, backfill, grade or load earth to specifications.
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4. Operate tractor/trailer combination heavy trucks exceeding 50,000 lbs. on winding roads and steep grades.
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5. Operate excavator or backhoe to excavate, backfill, grade or level earth to exact specifications for culvert installations.
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6. Operate snow plows, sanders, graders and rotaries performing snow removal operations.
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7. Attach trailers to heavy trucks and tractors and ensure all systems are safe and operational.
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8. Load and transport heavy equipment or other items on trailers and properly secure items per DOT regulations.
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Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean and in order) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Perform and document comprehensive pre-start inspections on heavy equipment, heavy trucks and tractors/trailers including but not limited to formal operating system and airbrake checks.
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10. Perform routine maintenance on heavy equipment, heavy trucks, and tractors/trailers such as but not limited to greasing, adding fluids and changing cutting edges/wear surfaces.
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11. Maintain work areas, including heavy equipment and truck vehicle cabs in a clean and orderly condition meeting standards and requirements.
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12. Adapt work plans to changing conditions; i.e., weather, crew strength, unexpected problems with equipment, tools or projects or other unforeseen circumstances.
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13. Use hand and power tools associated with road maintenance and repair activities repairs such as plate and foot compactors, chain saws, metal cutting saws, pumps, generators, crack seal pots, chains and chain binders, shovels, rakes.
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Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Follow verbal instructions from supervisor.
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15. Follow verbal and written instructions pertaining to maintenance standards and standard operating procedures to perform tasks.
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16. Interpret supervisor's instructions and effectively communicate them to other crew members.
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17. Use computers, spreadsheets, databases, DOI Learn, email programs for documenting work or communication.
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18. Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of heavy equipment, power tools, trucks and vehicle.
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19. Use blue prints, specifications, diagrams or work orders associated with road maintenance or earth moving to produce work meeting such specifications.
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Ability to operate safely (heavy equipment, motor and non-motor vehicles). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Operate graders performing road grading, application of material to specified depths, building and maintaining road crown, and snow and ice removal/winging on roads up to 16% vertical grade, 6% horizontal grade adjacent to exposed dropoffs of up to 500 feet safely.
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21. Operate loaders up to 6 cubic yard size on steep and hilly terrain in snow and ice; plowing heavy snow and overboarding ice on icy roads with 16% vertical grade, and an outward sloping sidehill grade up to 6% adjacent to exposed dropoffs from 30 to 500 feet safely.
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22. Operate tractor trailer combinations in rain, snow, fog, and on snowy/icy roads with 16% vertical grade, and an outward sloping sidehill grade up to 6% adjacent to exposed dropoffs from 30 to 500 feet safely.
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23. Inspect equipment, vehicles and tools on a regular, recurring basis to assure safe working conditions.
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24. Assess winter weather, road conditions and methods/strategies for driving/operating vehicles and equipment on overflow and/or black ice.
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25. Follow all safety work practices in performing heavy equipment and motor vehicle operator duties.
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Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
26. Safely operated heavy equipment on one job or for one employer for 5 or more years.
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27. Have never had a major accident or created any damage while operating heavy equipment.
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28. Have never missed work without prior authorization, not including sick time.
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29. Work independently and contribute to a team effort to accomplish a project
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