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Position Title
Engineering Equipment Operator Leader
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
NV-DEU-24-12162018-KP Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, November 9, 2023 to Tuesday, November 28, 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. 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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3. 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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Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience and/or training that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Engineering Equipment Operator Leader (Fire), WL-5716-10 duties. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
2. To meet IFPM requirements, you must have possessed all of the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualifications and training requirements to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required at time of referral but may be required to obtain and maintain currency if selected).
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3. I currently hold the NWCG qualification Heavy Equipment Boss. I will provide a copy of my IQCS master record or equivalent documentation.
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4. I have a minimum of 90 days of wildland firefighting experience. Wildland firefighting experience is defined as on-the-line wildland firefighting experience gained through containment, control, suppression, or use of wildland fire. Wildland fire defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. The two types of wildland fire are wildfire and prescribed fire. (See announcement for further definition)
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5. I have a current, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). I will provide a copy of my Class A CDL.
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6. 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.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment such as pickups, transports, dozers, graders, backhoes, dump trucks, tank trucks, water tenders, and tractors. (limit characters)
8. Operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment in mountains, steep slopes, graded curves/shoulders, rocky or soft ground, hilly forests, and rough terrain. (limit characters)
9. Select each of the following vehicles you have operated in fire suppression situations. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Performing service of equipment to manufacturers specifications, perform preventative maintenance and repairs/adjustment to heavy equipment, and monitor equipment for evidence of wear and failure.
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11. Operate heavy equipment in reclaiming burned areas when not assigned to fire suppression operations.
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12. Perform daily checks of oil, water, and other fluid levels, and correct if needed.
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13. Interpreting instructions and specifications while completing work assignments (sketches, drawings, visual and oral instructions).
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14. Ensure crew is adhering to the use of safety equipment and safety precautions.
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15. Understand maps and land features.
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16. Operate equipment close to structures, trees, drop-offs, rocks, pipelines, powerlines, or other obstructions.
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17. Operate engineering/heavy equipment on trails, dirt, or gravel roads.
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18. Operate gear shift controls on steep downgrades to avoid overheating brakes or jackknifing.
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19. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs/adjustments to power equipment.
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20. Follow safety requirements related to heavy equipment.
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21. Conduct daily walk around safety inspections of vehicles.
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22. Follow written instructions, maintenance standards, and standard operating procedures to perform complex tasks.
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23. Complete logbooks, fuel issue records, time sheets and tracking daily work tasks.
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24. Select all of the following statements related to your reliability and dependability as a worker and equipment operator.
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25. 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.
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