- Position Title
- Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-ACAD-25-12666931-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025 to Friday, May 16, 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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-08 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.
Operate gasoline and diesel-powered heavy mobile equipment to perform summer and winter road maintenance activities.
3.
Operate a five-yard dump truck to remove snow from roads and parking lots during the winter months.
4.
Operate front-end loaders to move dirt, snow, and other materials to load trucks.
5.
Operate backhoe to ditch road shoulders.
6.
Operate a road grader to ditch surfaces where grading to stake is not required.
7.
Operate front-end loaders to plow and load snow into trucks.
8.
Operate heavy equipment over rough terrain.
9.
Use all control devices on the equipment to select the proper gear ratios.
10.
Use equipment to perform roadside brushing.
11.
Perform preventative maintenance on the equipment. (i.e., repairs and minor adjustments).
12.
Replace chains, belts, cables, etc.
13.
Check battery, oil, water, and transmission fluid levels and replenish as needed.
14.
Check for leaks, replace hoses.
15.
Make sure all bolts and nuts are tight and none are missing.
16.
Maintain cutting edges and replace when needed.
17.
Operate equipment based on peculiar features of the vehicle's overhead and underneath clearances, turning radius, and stopping distances at different speeds.
18.
Determine the approach and operation of equipment based on the conditions of the soil surface, subsurface, and terrain features.
19.
Operate equipment in close proximity to people and structures.
20.
Completes assigned tasks under general supervision after receiving initial written or oral instructions.
21.
Follows standard operating procedures and protocols to perform routine work in efficient and consistent manner.
22.
Adheres to established work schedules.
23.
Follow oral instructions from a supervisor, work leader, or foreman.
24.
Receive work assignments in writing.
25.
Complete work assignments received from written work orders.
26.
Complete assigned work assignments within a predetermined time frame.
27.
Able to read simple blueprints.
28.
Operate gasoline and diesel-powered heavy mobile equipment to perform road maintenance activities.
29.
Operate front-end loaders to move dirt and other materials to load trucks.
30.
Operate a road grader to grade and ditch flat roads.
31.
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 this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.