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Position Title
(Seasonal) Engineering Equipment Operator
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
SE-1628-BICY-25-12709279-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, March 28, 2025 to Tuesday, April 1, 2025
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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. 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)
Assessment 1
CDL License Requirement (Screen out) (limit characters)
1. The Incumbent must possess or obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) prior to employment and submit proof. (SCREEN-OUT)
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2. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a 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.

THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in the questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you afer you begin work. A - I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B - I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee. E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it. (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. Follow rules and regulations to assure yourself and others are safe.
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4. Follow operator's and safety manuals on all equipment
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5. Perform safety inspections on all equipment.
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6. Use personal protective equipment while working
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7. Complete safety training in operation of heavy equipment
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8. Have you had a traffic violation in the past 5 years? (Do not include parking tickets).
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9. If yes, complete the following: Type of Violation: Date(Month/Year); Details of action taken(length of suspension, amount of fine(s), etc.).

If answer is No please just put N/A
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10. Have you had any traffic accidents in the past 5 years?
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11. If yes, complete the following for each in your resume: Type of accident: Date(Month/Year); Details of action taken

If answer is No please just put N/A
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Perform work through oral instructions.
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13. Perform work through written instructions.
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14. Track work orders within the Facility Management Software System(FMSS) or equivalent
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15. Perform pre/post trip inspections on vehicles/equipment.
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16. Perform minor vehicle and equipment maintenance to include troubleshooting.
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17. Perform welding repair.
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18. Perform maual labor with use of hand tools, shovels, rakes, etc.
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19. Operate a chainsaw to remove hazardous trees.
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20. Operate a road grader to condition gravel road surfaces, pull ditches, road shoulders maintenance, cut slopes, and drainage ditches.
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21. Operate a backhoe with 4 in 1 bucket attachment to move/backfill materials, load dump trucks, rough grade road/shoulder surfaces, and dig trenches.
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22. Operate a dozer to grade/cut surfaces and move materials.
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23. Operate dump trucks with single/tandem axles.
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24. Operate a 60+ horsepower tractor with attachments
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25. Operate a skid steer(bobcat) with many different attachments
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