- Position Title
- Logistic Management Specialist (Heavy Equipment)
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R3-22-11585450-SD-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 26, 2022 to Tuesday, August 9, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
(1) The husband or wife of a member of the Armed Forces who, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, is performing active duty pursuant to orders that authorize a permanent change of station move, if such husband or wife relocates to the member's new permanent duty station;
-OR-
(2) The husband or wife of a totally disabled retired or separated member of the Armed Forces?
-OR-
(3) Are you the unremarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while performing active duty? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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(2) The husband or wife of a totally disabled retired or separated member of the Armed Forces?
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(3) Are you the unremarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while performing active duty? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
the husband or wife of a totally disabled retired or separated member of the Armed Forces; or
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
3.
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.
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.
4.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you are ANY of the options below:
- A Current or Former Federal Employee who has held or currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has never held the full performance level of the position being announced. OR
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Eligible
5.
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.
• 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.
6.
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency and are serving or served under a time-limited competitive service appointment? You may be eligible to compete under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47.
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (generally SF-50s) and acceptable performance (generally performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
7.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you meet ANY of the eligibilities listed below:
- A Current or Former Federal Employee who has held or currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position in the competitive service at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced
- A Veteran who has a service connected disability of 30% or more
- Certain Overseas Family Members (A family member of a federal employee, or uniformed service member, who has completed 52 weeks of service in a federal position overseas.)
- Peace Corps/VISTA Eligible
- A Foreign Service Employee
- Miscellaneous Authorities not regulated by OPM (Postal Career Service Employee; Postal Rate Commission Employee; Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee)
- DOI or FWS Authorities not regulated by OPM (e.g. Directorate Fellowship Program)
- Interchange agreement with other merit systems Eligible
8.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment? For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
9.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you are a former Public Land Corps (PLC) Member who meets all the requirements below for non-competitive eligibility:
- Served as a qualified youth, ages 16 to 30 years inclusive, or a veteran age 35 or younger, on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours on a PLC project as defined in 16 USC 1723(d); and
- Completed the PLC service within the last two (2) years, and
- Possess a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Competitive Hiring Status (PLC)" signed by a bureau PLC Coordinator.
10.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
11.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR
• are a disabled veteran; OR
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit 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. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR
• are a disabled veteran; OR
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit 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. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references. You must meet A, B, or C to qualify for the GS-09 level.
1.
Minimum Qualifications GS-9
Frequent travel is required. Based on the needs of the assigned Region, the employee of this position will be required to spend up to 50% of duty time spent in a travel status.
2.
Frequent travel is required. Based on the needs of the assigned Region, the incumbent of this position will be required to spend up to 75% of duty time spent in a travel status.
This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee must successfully pass a preemployment as well as subsequent random drug tests while encumbering this position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
I understand that I must complete the required physical examination and drug and alcohol testing requirements as established by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR 391.41 (b)(l) through (b)(13)) for this position.
The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License.
4.
Duties of this position require the employee to obtain and maintain a valid Class A State Commercial Drivers License (CDL) to operate various vehicles and equipment.
The employee must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) certification in operating and instructing HEST and ORUV safety training for equipment utilized by FWS.
5.
The employee must be able to obtain and maintain FWS certification in operating and instructing Heavy Equipment Safety Testing (HEST) and Off-Road Utility Vehicle (ORUV) safety training.
The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a current State Driver's License.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
I understand that obtaining and maintaining a valid state driver's license is required.
Written communication skills sufficient to effectively prepare a variety of documents (i.e., reports on MAT findings, proposals for purchase/lease of new vehicles or equipment, training materials).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Analyze data to identify problems/inconsistencies and recommend solutions.
8.
Work closely with management and Engineering and Contracting staff to organize projects covering limited construction, repair and maintenance of equipment, buildings, roads, trails, fences, dikes and other infrastructure.
9.
Identify and evaluate work orders in SAMMS eligible for deferred maintenance appropriations consistent with service policy.
10.
Operate property systems to track and manage motor vehicle fleet data to ensure accuracy.
11.
Gathers project proposal information from field stations for Deferred Maintenance (DM), Construction and Transportation Five Year plans to meet administrative priorities and guidelines.
Oral communication skills sufficient to speak in front of groups of various sizes to deliver formal and informal presentations; conduct training within the NWRS, Service, and if required other Federal agencies and partners.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Facilitate discussions for effective communication among project participants to accomplish multi-phased projects.
13.
Complete training in the safe operation of engineering equipment and attachments.
14.
Conduct facility and equipment assessments to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
Ability to research technical specifications, capabilities, and suitability of applications under various field conditions of a wide variety of equipment and use in supporting management recommendations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Develop training projects or modules for development of equipment and vehicle operations skills of field staff.
16.
Operate a variety of tracked and wheeled heavy equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, motor-graders, agricultural and articulating tractors with implements, and dozers to D-6 size.
17.
Analyze data and documentation to determine accuracy, compliance, and trends in property and fleet management and utilization.
18.
Apply and interpret regulations and policies regarding the management of fleet and the greening of the fleet program.
19.
Ability to perform daily preventative maintenance and make repairs and adjustments to equipment and attachments. This includes, but is not limited to, replacing chains and belts, cables, lubrication, oil and filter changes, battery checks, and safety inspections.
Basic understanding of methods in the Federal sector used in equipment procurement for a wide variety of equipment and vehicles (e.g., excess property, GSA contracts, equipment rental) sufficient to identify management options for the management of the NWRS vehicle and Service equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Develop and implement a program to facilitate efficient and effective purchases of heavy equipment and vehicles and associated materials.
21.
Order, track, and monitor the purchases of all fleet vehicles.
22.
Perform routine building and/or facility maintenance and repairs requiring a knowledge/skill in such trades as electrical, welding, carpentry, and plumbing, and ability to read blueprints.
Minimum Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references. You must meet A, B, or C to qualify for the GS-07 level.
23.
Minimum Qualifications GS-7
Basic understanding of methods in the Federal sector used in equipment procurement for a wide variety of equipment and vehicles (e.g., excess property, GSA contracts, equipment rental) sufficient to identify management options for the management of the NWRS vehicle and Service equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Develop and implement a program to facilitate efficient and effective purchases of heavy equipment and vehicles and associated materials.
25.
Order, track, and monitor the purchases of all fleet vehicles.
26.
Perform routine building and/or facility maintenance and repairs requiring a knowledge/skill in such trades as electrical, welding, carpentry, and plumbing, and ability to read blueprints.
Written communication skills sufficient to effectively prepare a variety of documents (i.e., reports on MAT findings, proposals for purchase/lease of new vehicles or equipment, training materials).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Develop briefings and reports on job related studies/findings for higher level management.
28.
Work closely with management and Engineering and Contracting staff to organize projects covering limited construction, repair and maintenance of equipment, buildings, roads, trails, fences, dikes and other infrastructure.
29.
Identify and evaluate work orders in SAMMS eligible for deferred maintenance appropriations consistent with service policy.
Understanding of training principles sufficient to assist in the development of vehicle and heavy equipment use, maintenance, and safety training programs are practical, current, cost effective, and compliant with Federal, State, and local licensing and certification requirements.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Maintain safety training qualification records of field staff.
31.
Operate property systems to track and manage motor vehicle fleet data to ensure accuracy.
32.
Gathers project proposal information from field stations for Deferred Maintenance (DM), Construction and Transportation Five Year plans to meet administrative priorities and guidelines.
Oral communication skills sufficient to speak in front of groups of various sizes to assist in the delivery of formal and informal presentations as well as conduct training within the NWRS, Service, and if required other Federal agencies and partners.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
33.
Negotiate with partners and contractors to gain support to meet organizational goals.
34.
Facilitate discussions for effective communication among project participants to accomplish multi-phased projects.
35.
Complete training in the safe operation of engineering equipment and attachments.
36.
Conduct facility and equipment assessments to determine maintenance and repair requirements.