- Position Title
- Tractor Operator (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-GETT-25-12618342-OC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 2, 2024 to Monday, May 19, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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.
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:
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Tractor Operator, WG-5705-07 position. Read all of the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Complete work assignments with little detailed instruction on the methods or equipment required.
3.
Select the proper equipment and work methods required for the terrain.
4.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
5.
Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
6.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals for proper care of equipment.
7.
Read and follow instructions on tool and equipment usage and safety precautions.
8.
Obey vehicle and equipment weight load specifications.
9.
Read and understand technical or other complex materials required for the job.
10.
Use computers, maintain records and perform simple arithmetic calculations in performance of duties required by position.
11.
Safely operate motor vehicles on public and private roadways, among congested and rural areas.
12.
Operate a variety of motor vehicles including passenger vans, pickup trucks and dump trucks.
13.
Interpret and obey Federal, State and local regulations for motor vehicle operation.
14.
Safely operate a 5 ton truck with a trailer in heavy traffic.
15.
Properly hook up a trailer to a truck.
16.
Properly load and secure a load to a trailer.
17.
Safely operates motor vehicles off road in a maintained landscape.
18.
Safely hook up and make adjustments to a variety of tractor attachments including mowers, blades, rakes, blowers, etc.
19.
Select the proper equipment and work methods required for the terrain.
20.
Perform safety inspections of equipment attachments.
21.
Operate and maintain diesel powered 4x4 industrial type tractors with attachment in fields, lawns and roadways while avoiding numerous obstacles.
22.
Possess the ability to solve problems and make minor repairs to tractors and attachments in the field.
23.
Operate individually for the duration of the day to complete tasks as assigned.
24.
Perform cultural preservation/rehabilitation/maintenance of historic landscapes, orchards, fencing or trails.
25.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting your or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.