- Position Title
- Engineering Equipment Operator Leader
- Agency
- National Cemetery Administration
- Announcement Number
- RP-23-PS-12116058-914-BU Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 5, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
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 your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
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 your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
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,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; 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.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your background and experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
1.
I possess the ability to supervise Cemetery Caretakers and Engineering & Equipment Operators in performing interments, grounds maintenance, and building maintenance.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position requires possession of a valid state driver's license. Do you have a valid state driver's license?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Assigns work to individual employees, explain requirements, and provide instructions.
4.
Trains employees in proper procedures, explains requirements and provides guidance on technical problems and recommended solutions.
5.
Monitors employees to ensure safety equipment is being used.
6.
Instructs subordinates on proper work routines, techniques, and protocols.
7.
Provide technical advice to employee concerning layout and excavation of gravesites, and interment activities.
8.
Establishes, develops, and conducts an on-going safety program to insure elimination of hazardous conditions and equipment in safe working condition.
9.
Operate backhoes, tractors, and 2-5 ton dump trucks.
10.
Operate all types of mowers, trimmers, power tools etc.
11.
Perform grave maintenance tasks i.e. fill sunken graves, seed and sod.
12.
Receives and sets new and replacement markers.
13.
Raises, realigns, and cleans grave markers.
14.
Repairs vehicles/equipment, including trucks, tractors, backhoes, compressors, mowers, tampers, tillers, etc.
15.
Administer grounds and facilities maintenance contracts as Contracting Officer Technical Representative.
16.
Insure workers comply with rules/regulations, policies/procedures so burials are accomplished in a dignified and orderly manner.
17.
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets.
18.
Review shipping/receiving reports for accuracy and recording.
19.
Read and understand operating instructions and procedures, interpret codes and record necessary data.
20.
Use and maintain logs and records
21.
Plan, layout, set up and carry through difficult operations of the trade.
22.
Maintain preventive maintenance records.
23.
Follow work orders for the installation, modification, and repair of various systems and equipment.
24.
Able to follow established methods or special instructions for the equipment being used.
25.
Maintain accurate record and complete documents each business day.
26.
Establish deadlines, priorities and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods and guidelines set by Cemetery Director.
27.
Review progress of work to insure quality and timely completion.
28.
Inspect grounds daily to determine soil condition and prepare for grading and distribution of seed and fertilizer or sod.
29.
Inform Maintenance & Operations Supervisor or Cemetery Director on status of work.
30.
Ensure tools and material are available and needed stock is maintained.
31.
Inspect facilities daily to plan and schedule maintenance.
32.
Report discrepancies or sensitive issues that cannot be resolved to the Supervisor or Cemetery Director.
33.
Input data into computer to maintain various reports and files, i.e. manpower report, safety report, fuel usage etc.
34.
Make adjustments in procedures or redirects resources due to equipment failures, delays, absences etc.
35.
Resolve technical issues related to interment and grounds procedures and policies.
36.
Determine gravesites to open based on weather, ground condition, and workload.
37.
Monitor condition of cemetery grounds and roadways for maintenance, and appearance to insure a positive reflection on the operation.