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Position Title
Engineering Equipment Operator
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
CADE-23-11980567-LH Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, June 1, 2023 to Thursday, June 15, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Career Transition Assistance Plan:  Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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4. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
  • I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
  • I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
  • I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
  • My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. I am able to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (limit characters)
2. I have a current valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL). I will provide a copy of my Class A CDL. (limit characters)
3. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrate your ability to perform Engineering Equipment Operator as listed in the announcement. (limit characters)
4. Select all of the equipment that you have operated. (limit characters)
5. I have used my knowledge or ability to do the following work tasks on my own, under normal supervision (check all that apply): (limit characters)
6. I have used my knowledge or ability to operate construction equipment while performing the following tasks on my own, under normal supervision (check all that apply): (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. I have used my knowledge or ability to operate a road grader, along with one or more of the following small and large wheeled diesel-powered construction equipment such as crawlers (D-6), bulldozers, excavators, backhoes, brush-cutters, and front-end loaders on my own, under normal supervision. This work was performed on flat and rolling terrain, mountains, steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky and soft ground, or other surfaces with similar rough features. (limit characters)
8. Indicate all of the trades in which you have experience. (limit characters)
9. I am able to lift: (limit characters)
10. I have used my knowledge or ability to interpret instructions and specifications while performing the following tasks on my own, under normal supervision (check all that apply): (limit characters)
11. I have used my knowledge or ability to do the following assignments on my own, under normal supervision: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. I operate engineering/heavy equipment on trails, dirt, or gravel roads. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
13. I have an excellent driving record for the past 6 years. (limit characters)
14. Select the answer that best describes your experience operating motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 lbs. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. I have worked in hazardous work areas. (limit characters)
16. I have work experience working with safety requirements to drive and operate required equipment. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI. (limit characters)