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Position Title
Engineering Equipment Operator Leader
Agency
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Announcement Number
ST-24-12328096-CAWX-BSc Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 to Thursday, September 26, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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.
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3. Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

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Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
 
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4. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

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, member 4) 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.
 
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5. This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates.  Proof of eligibility, in the form of a completed Verification of Indian Preference, BIA - 4432 Form, must be provided with your application by the closing date to be granted such preference.  

Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
 
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6. 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.
 
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7. 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:
• 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 a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
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8. Do you wish to be considered as a Military Spouse?

To be eligible for appointment under this authority, you must be the spouse of one of the following:

Active Duty Spouse

  • Includes all spouses of members of the armed forces on active duty
  • Spouses do not have to relocate with active duty spouse

Based on 100% Disability - As a military spouse, you may be eligible to be considered under this authority if:

  • The military member was retired under Chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code with a 100% disability rating from the military; or
  • Was released from active duty and has a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans' Affairs or the military department.

Note: There is no geographic limitation under this category. You will be required to provide documentation of your spouse's disability.

Based on Service Member's Death - As the military spouse, you may be eligible if the military member was killed while on active duty (it does not have to be combat related), and you have not remarried.

Note: There is no geographic limitation in this category. You will be required to provide documentation on the death of the spouse and your marital status at the time of death.


In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. For more information regarding Military Spouse, see here.

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9. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

-OR-

Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or have you obtained career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you held the same grade as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect: 
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
 
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10. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

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.
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11. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:

• 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.
 
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Engineering Equipment Operator Leader WL-5716-10 position with the federal government. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job related factors. Applicants will be further evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the online questions. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, WG-5716-10 WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT) (limit characters)
1. This position requires a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and maintain a BIA Motor Vehicle Operators Authorization .  A copy of your license must be submitted prior to employment and you must be able to maintain that license as a condition of employment. Will you be able to provide a copy of your Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (Class A) prior to employment and will you be able to maintain that license? (limit characters)
2.

Select the one statement that best describes your highest level of experience as it relates to your ability to perform the duties of Engineering Equipment Operator Leader, WL-5716-10 position. (SCREEN-OUT)

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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Operate various types of heavy equipment, such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, backhoes, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments to perform construction and road maintenance work. (limit characters)
4. Operate Road graders on steep and rough terrain to level and grade earth, including roads to exact specifications. (limit characters)
5. Routinely operate heavy trucks and vehicles with manual transmissions, dual transmissions, and multiple gear boxes. (limit characters)
6. Operate excavator or backhoe to excavate, backfill, grade or level earth to exact specifications for culvert installations. (limit characters)
7. Operate a dump truck and semi-truck with trailer with maximum gross vehicle weight of 80,000 to 120,000 lbs. to haul specialized heavy equipment. (limit characters)
8. Operate tractor/trailer combination heavy trucks exceeding 50,000 lbs. on winding roads and steep grades. (limit characters)
9. Operate heavy equipment to complete excavation, backfilling, and grading of construction materials to specifications as required on such projects as roads, ditches, campgrounds, minor and major culverts, and other construction projects. (limit characters)
10. Maintain work areas, including heavy equipment and truck vehicle cabs in a clean and orderly condition meeting standards and requirements. (limit characters)
11. 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. (limit characters)
12. Adjust the heavy equipment attachments for proper level, angle, or depth, according to the work to be done and the type of equipment used. (limit characters)
13. Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of heavy equipment, power tools, trucks, and vehicle (limit characters)
14. Use blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or work orders associated with road maintenance or earth moving to produce work meeting such specifications. (limit characters)
15. Perform preventive maintenance and make minor repairs and adjustments on automobiles, trucks, and heavy equipment. (limit characters)
16. Operate bulldozers or excavators (or a combination of this heavy construction equipment) on steep slopes, rocky or sot ground or other surfaces with similar rough features to push, pull, pile, excavate, backfill, grade or load earth to specifications. (limit characters)
17. Perform and document comprehensive pre-start inspections on heavy equipment, heavy trucks and tractors/trailers including but not limited to structural components, operating systems, and multiple methods of airbrake checks. (limit characters)
18. Assess and analyze work sites for safety issues and design work to mitigate them. (limit characters)
19. Estimates and reports on expected time of completion of work and maintains record of work accomplishments. (limit characters)
20. Practice safe, effective, and efficient use of heavy equipment. (limit characters)
21. Provide certifiable safety training i.e. OSHA training, confined space training etc., as it applies to on the job safety and awareness. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
22. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. (limit characters)