- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R7-25-12745691-SC-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 6, 2025 to Friday, June 13, 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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF MAINTENANCE MECHANIC WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN-OUT)
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.
The following questions/task statements address whether you have actually performed these tasks and at what levels of responsibility and not whether you feel you possess the potential to perform them. Your resume must show examples of specialized experience that support your answers or your score may be lowered or you may be found not qualified.
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Assemble appropriate tools, materials, supplies, gear, and equipment necessary to complete daily work projects.
3.
Perform routine maintenance and repair work to light and heavy equipment, replacing worn out parts.
4.
Follows Service policies for operating and performing maintenance of equipment and infrastructure.
5.
Performs repairs and adjustments to equipment and attachments to equipment, this includes, but is not limited to, replacing chains and belts, cables, lubrication, filter changes, battery checks, changing dozer teeth and safety inspections.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Conduct facility and equipment assessments to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
7.
Perform electrical repairs, remove, replace or repair fixtures and controls.
8.
Install, modify, repair, maintain, or troubleshoot new or existing plumbing piping, valves, pumps, strainers, controls or equipment.
9.
Construct, modify, repair, building structures and related facilities such as framework, rafters, windows and doors and ensure structural soundness and appropriate appearance of all projects.
10.
Plans and coordinates small to medium land management and earth moving projects within applicable specifications and requirements.
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Use and maintain equipment for facility grounds maintenance activities such as chain saws, lawn mowers, power generators, water pumps, power trimmers, and skid loaders.
12.
Uses and maintains tools and equipment, records inventory and maintenance, and reports/documents equipment damage or loss.
13.
Use and maintain power carpentry tools for construction projects such as power circular and table saws, power drills, planers, jointers, sanders and other tools.
14.
Use hand and power tools associated with vehicle maintenance and repair (i.e., wrenches, screwdrivers, and timing lights).
15.
Perform work using common hand tools and simple power equipment such as hatchets, ladders, screwdrivers, axes, picks, tampers, hand saws, clippers, buffers, grinders, power saws, weed trimmers, low-pressure sprayers, powered push lawn mowers, chain saws, etc.
Technical Practices (Operation of Motor Vehicles).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Operate heavy equipment within accepted parameters (e.g., narrow quarters, such as close to buildings, drop-offs or other obstructions and challenging field conditions such as marshy, unsteady or steep surfaces).
17.
Operate attachments for all types of equipment such as tractors, bulldozers, road graders, backhoes, or other heavy equipment.
18.
Operate various vehicles such as light and heavy trucks, tractors, lawn mowers, UTV's, skid loaders and other heavy equipment on steep slopes, rocky or soft ground, or other surfaces with rough features.
19.
Operate platform, van or stake trucks and cargo vans to pick up and deliver materials and equipment or tow equipment to various locations and work sites.
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Follow and carry out assignments in accordance with established oral or written directions, or established policies and practices.
21.
Use knowledge of shop mathematics to plan and compute accurate measurements.
22.
Interpret oral and written instructions for completion of maintenance and repair work.
23.
Employ safe and efficient practices while working or traveling.
24.
Communicate and interact professionally with other people.
25.
Inputs equipment service and maintenance data into a maintenance database or filing system.
Certification Statement.
26.
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.