- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R2-23-11968052-MR-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 15, 2023 to Friday, May 26, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
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.
• 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 U.S. citizen or national?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications
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.
1.
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN-OUT)
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 heavy equipment within accepted parameters (e.g., narrow quarters, such as close to buildings, drop-offs or other obstructions and challenging field conditions such as marshy, unsteady or steep surfaces).
3.
Operate a tractor with attachments such as mowers, cutter bars, augers, plows, harrows, sprayers, discs, front-end scoops, and backhoes.
4.
Operate, maintain, and repair various types of light duty equipment including chainsaws, weed eaters, ATV's, UTV's, generators, etc.
5.
Operate atvs (all-terrain vehicles), pick-up trucks, cars or vans over rough uneven terrain or unimproved roads.
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Remove and replace vehicle parts, perform tune-ups, set timing, or clean components as needed.
7.
Clean, replace, or make minor adjustment to such parts as fuel, electrical, brakes, steering, regulators, water/fuel pumps, carburetors, cooling systems or attachments to vehicles or heavy equipment.
8.
Repair, maintain, or operate a variety of equipment, hand and power tools or test equipment as needed.
9.
Select and use the proper tools when performing motor vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
Use of Measuring Instruments
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Apply knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles, and familiarity with trade practices to disassemble, repair, reassemble, or test electrical equipment and components (e.g., fixtures, wiring, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, outlets, etc.) .
11.
Check flow output in irrigation or water transportation systems, adjusting valves as needed to ensure proper distribution of water, quantity of water needed, delivered, or the duration of delivery.
12.
Use knowledge of shop mathematics to plan and compute accurate measurements.
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Use knowledge of natural resource protection to plan or coordinate work to avoid any adverse impact on habitat or natural resources.
14.
Use carpentry power and hand tools such as hammers, hand and power saws, drills, planes, routers, sanders, and nail guns, using safety rules/regulations/ procedures to safeguard tools and equipment.
15.
Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment (e.g. front-endloader, forklift, dump truck, farm agricultural tractor and implements, rubber tired backhoe/ loader, skid steer, excavator, bulldozer, road grader) and other pieces of equipment as needed for project activities.
16.
Operate power tools, including: handsaws, power saws, power planers, plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, lead pots, pipe threaders and cutters, soldering irons, electrical circuit testing equipment and gas and electrical welders.
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Apply shop mathematics, use measuring tools or instruments, follow oral and written instructions, use drawings, sketches, schematics, blueprints, etc. to determine work procedures and details of work layout.
18.
Lay out the installation, modification, or repair of systems for example: wiring systems in buildings, power and control circuits, and distribution panels.
19.
Interpret oral and written instructions for completion of maintenance and repair work.
20.
Follow safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
Ability to Obtain and Maintain a Valid Driver's License.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
I understand that I will be required to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.