- Position Title
- Engineering Equipment Operator
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R2-24-12197136-CL-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 14, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 2023
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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?
Assessment 1
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
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 provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
A WG-09 is expected to: 1) operate a crawler tractor, excavator, or motor grader to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications; 2) move earth on steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky or low lying soft/wet ground, hilly forests, and other surfaces with similar features; 3) on flat or rolling terrain, operate crawler tractor or motor grader in grading surfaces, compacting soils, and/or spreading surfacing materials; 4) operate equipment close to buildings, towers, trees, drop-offs, waterlines, etc.; 5) perform operator/preventative maintenance on all equipment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver's license.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Do you possess, or are able to obtain a valid State driver's license?
Duties of this position require the employee to have and maintain a valid State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to operate various vehicles and equipment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you possess, or able to obtain, a valid State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to operate various vehicles and equipment?
Wears the Service uniform according to policy.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Are you willing to wear an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform in a manner consistent with established policy and practice?
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).
5.
Are you willing and able to submit to a physical examination and drug and alcohol testing as established by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR 391.41 (b)(1) through (b)(13)?
Skill in keeping written maintenance and purchase records for all equipment operated
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Track all maintenance program repair, replacement, operational and improvement activities via written notes, records and reports.
7.
Use credit card for procurement of parts for equipment repairs, balancing monthly statements, and perform audit-level accurate record keeping to remain policy and regulation compliant.
8.
Keep written maintenance records and logbooks for equipment operated.
Knowledge and ability to use computers in order to input maintenance data into the Service database.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Use a computer to maintain a maintenance database on recurring maintenance needs for equipment.
10.
Use computers to effectively communicate with federal and non-federal staff through email and other available software approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Skill in operating heavy equipment
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Plan basic approaches to accomplish assigned tasks when operating equipment.
12.
Operate a variety of tracked and wheeled heavy equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, motor-graders, agricultural and articulating tractors with implements, and dozers to D6 size.
13.
Ability to load, unload and transport equipment for long distances.
14.
Perform safety checks, such as checking fluid levels, fuel, lubricant, etc., on equipment and/or attachments before operation.
15.
Select appropriate tractor and/or equipment to work on terrain features such as steepness of slopes, size of obstacles, and/or depth of holes to accomplish necessary work.
16.
Complete work assignments through oral and written instructions, often without direct supervision, adhering to policies, technical manuals, and techniques learned in training to ensure the safety of yourself and others, and minimize damage to equipment.
Ability to perform agricultural and construction tasks
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Operate farm tractors with auxiliary equipment for farming, mowing, maintaining dikes, and other related activities.
18.
Complete required training to operate a variety of equipment including: tracked and wheeled heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, dump trucks, motor-grader, agricultural and articulating tractors with implements, front-end loaders, ATV/UTV, trailers, and boats.
19.
Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of herbicides and herbicide application equipment and requirements, and ability to adhere to laws and policies to obtain or maintain chemical application certifications.
Knowledge of various terrain/conditions; understands grade levels and able to install pipes/structures at specified elevations.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Adjust all attachments, usually without stopping the power unit or equipment, for proper level, angle, and depth, according to the work to be done and type of equipment used.
21.
Estimate terrain features, such as steepness of slopes, size of obstacles, depth of holes and the type of equipment required to overcome the terrain features, accomplish the work, and prevent overturning of the tractor and equipment.
22.
Operate equipment in wet/boggy terrain using mats or similar devices.
23.
Operate heavy equipment close to buildings, drop-offs, irrigation canals and water control structures such as dams, concrete headwalls and metal pipes.
24.
Utilize a basic knowledge of the nature of terrain soil and surface/subsurface conditions in operating engineering equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Skill in performing daily preventative maintenance, repairs and adjustments to equipment and attachments.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
Perform routine building and facility maintenance and repairs requiring a knowledge of and skill in such trades as electrical, welding, carpentry, and plumbing, and ability to read blueprints.
26.
Use welding equipment and acetylene torches to make repairs or fabricate various metal pieces and jigs.
27.
Perform minor plumbing repairs such as fixing water leaks, stopped up pipes and changing faucets, fixtures, etc.
28.
Service and repair equipment (before, during and after operation) 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.
Certification Statement
29.
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.