- Position Title
- SEASONAL Engineering Equipment Operator
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1548-SR-25-12730504-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025 to Monday, May 12, 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:
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.
- 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?
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.
2.
The duties of this position involve operation of vehicles that require the operator to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Please mark the answer below that best matches how you meet this requirement.
Please mark the answer below that best matches how you meet this requirement.
Assessment 1
Ability to Do the Work of the position without More than Normal Supervision (Screen out)
1.
Ability to do the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-08 without more than normal supervision (Screen out). If you do not answer the question, or do not meet the screen out, you will be considered ineligible. Read the following statement and select from answers A, B, C, or D that best describes your level of training and/or experience. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. YOU MUST DOCUMENT/VERIFY YOUR RESPONSE IN YOUR RESUME/APPLICATION.
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 the experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package, include a resume or application form, and clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this 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 after you begin work.
Operation of motor vehicles
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 road maintenance activities.
3.
Operate five and fifteen cubic yard dump trucks and tractor/trailer combinations on steep grades and winding roads to transport materials and equipment or snow and ice removal.
4.
Operate front-end loaders to move dirt, snow, and other materials and to load trucks.
5.
Operate a road grader to grade and ditch flat roads and peel ice.
6.
Operate front load 40 yard compactor refuse truck for trash and/or recycle collection and disposal.
7.
Use multiple control devices on equipment simultaneously.
Work Practices (including 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.
8.
Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as but not limited to greasing, adding fluids and changing cutting edges/wear surfaces.
9.
Make minor repairs and adjustments to heavy equipment.
10.
Make adjustments and repairs to replace attachments, tire chains and cutting edges.
11.
Perform documented pre-trip inspections and DOT required air brake tests.
12.
Communicate to dispatch and supervisors, road conditions or emergencies using radio communication devices.
13.
Perform flagging operator duties for traffic control.
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.
14.
Follow written instructions pertaining to maintenance standards and standard operating procedures to perform tasks.
15.
Read and interpret equipment maintenance and operator manuals.
16.
Read and interpret detailed equipment inspection forms and complete as required.
Ability to drive safely (heavy equipment and motor vehicles).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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 all types of weather including on snow and ice while on steep narrow mountain roadways.
20.
Perform equipment operations at night and during severe weather.
Ability to Operate Safety (non-motor vehicle)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Operate multiple types of small powered equipment including plate compactors and pavement saws.
22.
Maintain and inspect small equipment and tools to ensure they are safe for use.
23.
Works with chain saw to remove fallen trees and debris from roads and roadsides.
Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Operates equipment in a safe manner, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
25.
Ensures equipment capacity is not exceeded.
26.
Remains constantly alert (especially when working around other persons, structures, trees ect.).
27.
Operates equipment appropriately to prevent injury to others and damage to equipment.