- Position Title
- Engineering Equipment Operator
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- TS-25-12710654-AF-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 31, 2025 to Monday, April 14, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan:
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Are you a current or former federal employee considered displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
Are you a current or former federal employee considered 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.
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.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
4.
U.S. Citizens
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
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?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification
For each question, 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 provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Ability to do the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT). You must bring this specific experience to the job in order to meet basic qualification for this position. Your application/resume must include enough information to support your answer.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to hold and maintain a valid state driver's license throughout their employment. If selected, prior to entering on duty you will need to provide a copy of your valid driver's license before your appointment. Do you currently have a valid state driver's license?
Operation of Motor Vehicles
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Operate a farm-type tractor and attached towed equipment on level and rolling terrain to mow, plow, spray, plant or dig ditches.
4.
Operate a truck/tractor with trailer (e.g. 50 ton low boy trailer) on highways and streets to transport equipment to and from work sites.
5.
Operate equipment on flat and rolling terrain with some uneven characteristics due to habitat differences or artificial slopes such as roads and dikes.
6.
Operate a variety of tracked and wheeled heavy equipment, such as excavators, dump trucks, motor-grader, agricultural and articulating tractors with implements, and dozers up to the D-6 size.
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Check fluids, fuel, lubricate, and perform safety checks for equipment and attachments before operation
8.
Interpret plans and profiles for roads, buildings, earthwork construction and maintenance.
9.
Ability to apply shop mathematics and use measuring tools or instruments, to use drawings, sketches, schematics, and blueprints, and to determine work procedures and details of work layout.
10.
Service and repair equipment that includes checking fluids, lubricating, replacing components that require dismantling of the equipment such as radiators, hydraulic tanks, alternators, tracks, and excavator bucket teeth; and rebuilding components.
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Ensure that safety and housekeeping rules are followed (for example, assuring that limits of safe machine operation are not exceeded and that all tools are used properly).
12.
Track all maintenance program repair, replacement, operational and improvement activities via written notes, records and reports.
13.
Service and repair equipment that includes checking fluids, lubricating, replacing components that require dismantling of the equipment such as radiators, hydraulic tanks, alternators, tracks, and excavator bucket teeth; and rebuilding components.
14.
Complete work assignments through oral and written instructions, often without direct supervision, adhering to policies, technical manuals, and techniques learned in training to assure the safety of yourself and others, and minimize damage to equipment.
Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Operate tools, such as: handsaws, power saws, power planers, plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, lead pots, pipe threaders and cutters, soldering irons, electrical circuit testing equipment and gas and electrical welders.
16.
Maintain and/or repair tools and equipment including; welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, grinders, metal saws and other related equipment.
17.
Perform simple building maintenance such as painting using brushes, sprayers, or rollers; prepare surfaces for painting or coating by scraping, wire brushing, masking, or sanding surfaces.
18.
Perform routine building and facility maintenance and repairs requiring a knowledge/skill in such trades as electrical, welding, carpentry, and plumbing, and ability to read blue prints.
Certification Statement
19.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith.
I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.