- Position Title
- Engineering Equipment Operator
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-23-12138551-SD-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 21, 2023 to Tuesday, October 10, 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?
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?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification.
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 an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT). You must bring this specific experience to the job in order to meet basic qualification for this position. Your application/resume must include enough information to support your answer.
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.
2.
Maintain and/or repair tools and equipment including; welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, grinders, metal saws and other related equipment.
3.
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.
4.
Repair, maintain, or operate a variety of equipment, hand and power tools or test equipment as needed.
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.
5.
Repair, maintain, or operate a variety of equipment, hand and power tools or test equipment as needed.
6.
Service and repair equipment that includes checking fluids, lubricating, replacing components that require dismantling of the equipment such as radiators, hydraulic tanks, alternators, tracks, and excavator bucket teeth; and rebuilding components.
7.
Track all maintenance program repair, replacement, operational and improvement activities via written notes, records and reports.
8.
Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment (e.g. front-end loader, 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.
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Respond to frequent and complicated changes in plans or instructions as required by the setting of priorities.
10.
Interpret plans and profiles for earthwork construction and maintenance.
11.
Ability to apply shop mathematics and use measuring tools or instruments, and to follow oral and written instructions, to use drawings, sketches, schematics, and blueprints, and to determine work procedures and details of work layout.
12.
Follow oral instructions.
13.
Follow written instructions.
Operation of Motor Vehicles.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Operate a variety of tracked and wheeled heavy equipment, such as excavators, dump trucks, motor-grader, agricultural and articulating tractors with implements, and dozers up to the D-6 size.
15.
Operate a farm-type tractor and attached towed equipment on level and rolling terrain to mow, plow, spray, plant or dig ditches.
16.
Operate a truck/tractor with trailer (e.g. 50 ton low boy trailer) on highways and streets to transport equipment to and from work sites.
17.
Operate equipment on flat and rolling terrain with some uneven characteristics due to habitat differences or artificial slopes such as roads and dikes.
Duties of this position require the employee to obtain and maintain a valid Class A State Commercial Drivers License (CDL) to operate various vehicles and equipment. This position is subject to physical examination and drug and alcohol testing requirements as established by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR 391.41 (b)(l) through (b)(13)).
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
18.
I understand that I must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) within six months of the start date.
19.
I understand that I must complete the required physical examination and drug and alcohol testing requirements as established by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR 391.41 (b)(l) through (b)(13)) for this position.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
20.
I have a valid state driver's license or will have it before and during employment. I am capable of operating the type(s) of vehicles identified in this announcement.
The employee is required to wear the FWS uniform in accordance with Part 041 of the Fish and Wildlife Service Manual.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
I understand that I must wear an official uniform according to USFWS policy.
Assessment Questionnaire Certification.
22.
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 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 me not being considered for this position.
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 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 me not being considered for this position.