- Position Title
- Engineering Equipment Operator
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1545-MORA-23-11800199-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 18, 2023 to Friday, January 27, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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.
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:
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-8 positions with Mount Rainier National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application may be evaluated to determine your qualifications. The resume or application materials you submit must support the answers you provide on the questionnaire. If they do not, you may be found not qualified, or you may be placed in a lower quality category, or disqualified. Please carefully follow the instructions for each question. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or items that are left blank will not receive credit.
Minimum Qualification Requirement for WG-5716-8 Engineering Equipment Operator:
Possession of valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restrictions and current Department of Transportation medical examiner's certificate (Screen Out)
1.
The duties of this position involve operation of vehicles that require the operator to possess a Commercial Driver's License with endorsements. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your qualifications. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
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-5716-08 position. Read all of the 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
Competency/Job Element 1190: Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Operate gasoline and diesel-powered heavy mobile equipment to perform road maintenance activities.
4.
Operate snow removal equipment on steep and narrow roads.
5.
Operate twelve yard dump trucks and tractor trailer combinations on steep grades and winding roads to transport materials and equipment, or snow and ice removal.
6.
Operate front end loaders to move dirt, snow, and other materials and to load trucks.
7.
Operate a road grader to grade and ditch flat roads and to peel compact snow and ice.
8.
Use multiple control devices on equipment simultaneously
Competency/Job Element 1215: Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Operate equipment based on peculiar features of the vehicles overhead and underneath clearences, turning radius, and stopping distances and different speeds
10.
Determine the approach and operation of equipment based on the conditions of the soil surface, subsurface, and terrain features.
11.
Operate equipment and tractor/trailer combination heavy trucks exceeding 80,000 lbs. on winding roads, unpaved roads, narrow roads and steep grades.
12.
Routinely operate heavy trucks and vehicles with manual transmissions, dual transmissions and multiple gear boxes.
13.
Operate trucks and tractor/trailer in all types of weather including rain, wind, fog, heat, and cold.
14.
Perform equipment operations at night and during severe weather.
Competency/Job Element 1216: Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicles)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Operate multiple types of small powered equipment including plate compactors, pavement saws and grindres, and drills.
16.
Maintain and inspect small equipment and tools to insure they are safe for use.
17.
Operate large chain saws with up to a 42 inch bar to buck out large trees.
Competency/Job Element 1197: Ability to Interpret Instructions. (related to mobile equipment operations)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Follow written instructions pertaining to maintenance and standard operating procedures to perform tasks.
19.
Read and interpret equipment maintenance and operating manuals.
20.
Read and interpret detailed inspection forms and complete as required.
Competency/Job Element 1177 Work practices, including keeping things neat, clean and in order.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as, but not limited to, greasing, adding fluids, and changing cutting edges/wear surfaces.
22.
Leaves equipment in condition ready for next user, including removing trash, fueling, and documenting issues.