- Position Title
- Engineering Equipment Operator
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-YOSE-23-11873651-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 13, 2023 to Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 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.
2.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
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.
- 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.
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:
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.
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:
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).
- 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).
5.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
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.
Please mark the answer below that best matches how you meet this requirement.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Ability to Do the Work of the position without More than Normal Supervision (Screen out)
1.
Question 1 is the screen out for the Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-09 level. If you do not answer the question, or do not meet the screen out, you will be considered ineligible. Read the following statement and select from answers A, B, C, or D that best describes your level of training and/or experience. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. YOU MUST DOCUMENT/VERIFY YOUR RESPONSE IN YOUR RESUME/APPLICATION.
Operation of motor vehicles
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Operate hydraulic front loading trash compactor truck for solid waste operation.
3.
Operate a refuse compactor trailer and truck/tractor combination to transfer compacted refuse.
4.
Operate gasoline and diesel-powered heavy mobile equipment to perform road maintenance activities.
5.
Operate five yard dump trucks to remove snow or similar materials from roads and parking lots.
6.
Operate front-end loaders to move dirt, snow, aggregate materials and to load trucks.
7.
Operate a road grader to grade and ditch flat roads.
Work Practices
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as but not limited to: greasing, adding fluids and changing cutting edges/wear surfaces.
9.
Make minor repairs and adjustments to heavy equipment including adjustments and repairs to replace attachments, tire chains and cutting edges.
10.
Follow verbal instructions as to which loads go to which backcountry camps utilizing the correct route.
11.
Maintain work areas, including heavy equipment and truck vehicle cabs, in a clean and orderly condition meeting standards and requirements.
12.
Use multiple control devices on equipment simultaneously.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Follow oral instructions from a supervisor or work leader.
14.
Follow written instructions pertaining to maintenance standards and standard operating procedures.
15.
Read and interpret detailed equipment inspection forms and complete as required.
Ability to operate equipment safely
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Operate equipment based on peculiar features of the vehicle's overhead and underneath clearances,turning radius, and stopping distances at different speeds.
17.
Operate equipment in all types of weather in a safe manor to prevent injury and damge including on snow and ice with the use of tire chains.
18.
Operate multiple types of small powered equipment ranging from chainsaws, weed eaters, plate compactors and pavement saws in a safe manner.
19.
Operate equipment in all types of weather including on snow and ice with the use of tire chains.
20.
Ability to select correct tools for assigned tasks.
Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Perform equipment operations at night and during severe weather.
22.
Effectively communicate with radio communications to supervisors, dispatch and give clear current road conditions or to report emergencies.
23.
Maintain and inspect small equipment and tools to ensure they are safe for use.
24.
Perform documented pre-trip inspections and DOT required air brake tests.
25.
Work long shifts, weekends, holidays, nights and overtime for multiple days to perform critical operational functions.
26.
Determine the approach and operation of equipment based on the conditions of the soil surface, subsurface, and terrain features.