- Position Title
- Engineering Equipment Operator
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1547-CMBO-23-12071773-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 10, 2023 to Friday, February 9, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
1. Are you the spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty?
-OR-
2. Are you a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty?
-OR-
3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit documentation verifying active duty status; and documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
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..
-OR-
2. Are you a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty?
-OR-
3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit documentation verifying active duty status; and documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
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..
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
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:
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 (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).
7.
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.
8.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
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.
9.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years)
- are a disabled veteran
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
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.
3.
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.
4.
Some of these positions are Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. An employment agreement is required and can be changed annually.
Are you willing to accept a permanent, career seasonal position?
Are you willing to accept a permanent, career seasonal position?
Assessment 1
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT)
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Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-Out). 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-5716-10) position. Read all 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 experience requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
2.
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.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list, and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Operate road graders on steep and rough terrain to level and grade earth, including roads, to exact specifications.
Operation of Motor Vehicles
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Operate tractor/trailer combination heavy trucks and dual axle dump trucks exceeding 50,000 lbs. on winding roads and steep grades up to 16% vertical and 6% horizontal, intermittent pull outs, and two-way traffic.
4.
Routinely operate heavy trucks and vehicles with manual transmissions, dual transmissions, and multiple gear boxes.
5.
Perform basic preventative and operational maintenance on vehicles and heavy trucks including but not limited to installing chains, adjusting brakes, changing fluids, cleaning and washing, replacing light bulbs, wiper blades, greasing, changing tires, etc.
6.
Operate on or more types engineering equipment (grader, excavator, loader, and bulldozer) on steep slopes/rough terrain to push, pull, pile, backfill, grade, trench, and load to exact specifications
7.
Operate one or more types of heavy trucks and trailers on narrow dirt and gravel one lane roads with soft road edges, intermittent pullouts and two-way traffic.
Work Practices (includes 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.
8.
Perform and document comprehensive pre-start inspections on heavy equipment, heavy trucks and tractors/trailers including but not limited to formal operating system and airbrake checks.
9.
Perform routine maintenance on heavy equipment, heavy trucks, and tractors/trailers such as but not limited to greasing, adding fluids, and changing cutting edges/wear surfaces.
10.
Maintain work areas, including heavy equipment and truck vehicle cabs in a clean and orderly condition meeting standards and requirements.
11.
Plan and assemble tools, materials, and equipment necessary when working in remote locations when return to base is not possible.
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.
12.
Follow verbal instructions from supervisor.
13.
Follow written instructions, maintenance standards, safety standards, and standard operating procedures to perform tasks.
14.
Use computers, spreadsheets, databases, email programs for documenting work or communication.
15.
Interpret supervisor's instructions for other crew members.
16.
Use blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or work orders associated with road maintenance or earth moving to produce work meeting such specifications.
17.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of heavy equipment, power tools, trucks and vehicles and follow all written safety requirements.
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.
18.
Safely operate vehicles and heavy trucks in adverse weather including fog, snow, rain, dust, low visibility conditions, including operation on snowy, icy or muddy roads, day or night.
19.
Safely backup vehicles and heavy trucks using mirrors and/or ground guides for coupling to trailers or general maneuvering on uphill/downhill or difficult terrain situations.
20.
Safely load and unload vehicles and heavy trucks including dump trucks, flat-bed trucks, including securing load appropriately.
21.
Operate heavy equipment (ladder, excavator, backhoe, grader, bulldozer) safely on roads up to 16% vertical grade, 6% horizonal grade adjacent to exposed drop-offs up to 500 feet.
22.
Safely attach, check, and operate vehicle and heavy truck trailers.
Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Perform duties such as but not limited to general labor for road maintenance operations.
24.
Use hand and power tools associated with heavy equipment and heavy truck maintenance and repairs such as air actuated equipment, hydraulic jacks, welders, grease guns, wrenches, and other tools common to equipment maintenance.
25.
Inspect equipment, vehicles, and tools on a regular, recurring basis to assure safety working conditions
26.
Use fabricating and welding tools associated with fabricating, installation, and repairing metal and wooden park gates and bridges
27.
Use hand and power tools associated with road maintenance and repair activities repairs such as plate and foot compactors, chain saws, metal cutting saws, pumps, generators, crack seal pots, sealcoat sprayer, paint line stripers, chains and chain binders, shovels, rakes.
28.
Keep updated on all DOT rules and regulations and local road conditions and limits.
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.
29.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) while working
30.
Assess and analyze work sites issues and design work to mitigate them
31.
Transport equipment and materials safely and properly securing loads
32.
Use proper techniques to lift and carry heavy objects
33.
Ensure Park is in compliance with state regulations on Diesel engine emission control regulations
34.
Follow oral and written instruction from supervisor or work lead
35.
Actively participate in safety meetings and safety programs. Be proactive in writing JHAs and safety plans for work sites