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Position Title
Tractor Operator
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PWR-1548-SR-24-12502984-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 to Tuesday, September 3, 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. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (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)
Assessment 1
Ability to Do the Work of a Tractor Operator without More than Normal Supervision (Screen out) (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your highest level of experience and/training performing tractor operator duties. Your claim must be supported in your resume.
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Operation of Motor Vehicles (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Operate large agricultural tractors equipped with a 18' reach boom and stick mounted 4' flail mower head and a rear mounted 96" flail mower deck. Must be proficient in simultaneously manipulating multiple mower controls while operating tractors on front and back country roads.
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3. Knowledgeable and proficient in performing pre-shift /post-shift walk around inspections of tractors and equipment. Must be able to identify defects and damage to equipment and independently perform small repairs.
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4. Demonstrates safe and skillful operation of pick up trucks and small non CDL dump trucks on front country highways and roads, and on high visitation (horses, bikers, hikers) backcountry roads.
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5. Maneuver tractor and equipment in confined areas or around obstacles such as between trees, along fences and roads, ravines, holes, ditches, and structures.
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6. Manipulate tractor and attached equipment controls together to compensate for changes in terrain and accomplish the work.
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Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, adjustments and troubleshoot problems operating farm tractors and auxiliary equipment.
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8. Perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, adjustments and troubleshoot problems to a wide variety of small gasoline powered tools common to Roads maintenance, such as chainsaws, weed trimmers, backpack blowers.
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9. Work with multiple difficult tractor/equipment connections such as mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines for power and control systems.
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10. Properly clean and store tractors and equipment after use.
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11. Adjust equipment for job requirements such as height of mower decks, loader cutting edges, anti-wear skids to protect implements from excessive wear.
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12. Use computers for web based training, correspondence, research, and documenting work activitiesn
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Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
13. Read, interpret, and apply tractor and equipment operation and maintenance manuals.
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14. Able to read and interpret service manuals to follow a consistent schedule of required preventative maintenance duties on all equipment used.
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15. Use initiative and judgment in following through with instructions and/or orders.
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Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Operate the tractor and a variety of equipment under a variety of conditions such as mud, snow, rain, soft ground, etc.
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17. Operate farm/field type tractor and equipment on steep, rough and/or uneven terrain
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18. Choose the proper gears, speeds, and angles of turn to accomplish the work and avoid turning over the tractor.
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19. Operate front-end loader on steep banks.
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20. Judge soil conditions and stability when in operating under varying contour levels and terrain.
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Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
21. Independently safely operate/use and maintain a wide variety of hand tools and power tools such as impact wrenches, torque wrenches, power and hammer drills, etc.
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22. Operate and maintain equipment such as string trimmers, chainsaws, pressure washers, jack hammers and forklifts.
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Reliability and Dependability as a Tractor Operator (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
23. Apply experience and judgment in working out details and completing work when directions are incomplete.
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24. Provide supervisor with daily updates on project progression and unusual situations.
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25. Use experience with equipment to evaluate the condition of equipment and needed supplies and materials.
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