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Position Title
Engineering Equipment Operator
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PWR-24-OCR-5716-8-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, July 1, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. 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.
 
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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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4. 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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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 3 location(s). (limit characters)
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
2. This vacancy has both required occupancy positions (where the selectee would be required to live in park housing) and non-required occupancy.

Please choose which position(s) you would like to be considered for. You may choose more than one option.
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3. The duties of this position involve operation of vehicles that require the operator to possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement.

Please mark the answer below that best matches how you meet this requirement.
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Assessment 1
For each of the following questions, 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 provide in your resume or application and information provided by your references. FAILURE TO RESPOND TO THESE QUESTIONS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING. (limit characters)
This section will be used to determine if you possess the ability to perform the duties for this position. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience described below. Read all responses before making your selection. Failure to respond to this question will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
1. Operates multiple types of gasoline or diesel powered heavy engineering and/or construction equipment to include but are not limited to: dump trucks, graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, wheel loader, trench diggers, large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments, street sweepers, and road brooms. Utilizes equipment to perform such functions as cutting, moving digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials, and to maintain ditches, road shoulders and beds.
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2. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) before entry into the position. Do you currently possess a valid Class A CDL? If yes, please include a copy of your Class A CDL with your application. Failure to include a copy of your Class A CDL will result in removal from consideration.
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3. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), therefore, this position has been identified as a testing designated position. If selected, are you willing to undergo random drug testing(s) as a condition of your employment?
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For each of the following questions, 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 provide in your resume or application, as well as information provided by your references. Failure to respond to these questions will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Operate gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment and/or construction equipment.
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5. Operate five and/or fifteen cubic yard dump trucks or tractor combinations on various terrain in order to transport materials, equipment, or remove snow and ice.
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6. Operate front-end loaders to move dirt, snow, and other materials and to load trucks.
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7. Operate a road grader to grade and ditch flat roads.
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8. Operates various equipment to push, pull, excavate, backfill grade, or level material such as dirt, snow and ice, debris, and other materials.
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9. Utilizes multiple control devices on equipment simultaneously.
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10. Conducts documented pre-trip inspections and Department of Transportation (DOT) required air brake tests.
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11. Communicates to dispatch a supervisors regarding road conditions and/or emergencies using radio communication devices.
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12. Performs preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as replacing batteries, oil, water, and transmission or hydraulic fluids as needed.
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13. Works according to work order, follows blueprints, and uses shop manuals to construct, remodel, and/or repair facilities.
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14. Reads and interprets equipment instructions, operating manuals, and work plans.
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15. Follows written instructions pertaining to maintenance standards and standard operating procedures to perform tasks.
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16. Operates equipment based on peculiar features of the vehicle's overhead and underneath clearances, turning radius, and stopping distances at different speeds.
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17. Determines the approach and operation of equipment based on the conditions of the soil surface, subsurface, and/or other various terrain features.
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18. Loads, secures, and hauls equipment to and from project sites using truck and trailer.
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19. Operates equipment in various terrains such as cliffs, narrow mountainous roads, refuse dumps, etc. during potential inclement weather conditions.
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20. Uses hand tools to maintain and clean culverts, ditches, and other water drainages.
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21. Works with chainsaws to remove fallen trees and debris from roads and roadsides.
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22. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective hearing devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), and hard hats.
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23. Operates equipment such as mobile broom, chip spreaders, and tree chippers.
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24. Operates equipment in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures equipment capacity is not exceeded.
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25. Remains alert when operating around other persons, structures, trees, etc.
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26. Determines how and when to use all control devices on vehicles and equipment for selecting proper gear ratios.
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27. Operate vehicles and equipment with proper overhead and underneath clearances, turning ratios, stopping distances, etc.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
28. I certify that I have read the vacancy announcement, more specifically the Summary section. I understand that this is an Open Continuous Recruitment (OCR) announcement and all of the duty locations listed may not fill position(s) from this announcement.
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