Engineering Equipment Operator

Engineering Equipment OperatorDepartment of AgricultureForest ServiceOverview

##### Open & closing dates

10/21/2019 to 10/25/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

WG 10

##### Salary

$25.91 to $30.24 per hour

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Elko, NVRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in the Intermountain Region, Region 4, on

the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Sparks, NV.This position operates and maintains engineering equipment on unit

road systems.For additional information about the duties of this position, please

contact Anita Lusty at (775) 355-5356 or [email protected] more about this agencyResponsibilities

Requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), based on

the type or kind of equipment being operated. The incumbent must

ensure appropriate permits are obtained for transporting and

operating equipment assigned.

Operates one or more heavy gasoline or diesel powered wheeled or

crawler type engineering and construction equipment to excavate,

backfill, grade or level earth to rough specifications on such

projects as roads, ditches, or construction sites.

Ensures equipment is maintained in good working condition.

Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, minor repairs and

adjustments, and maintains proper records.

Moves earth and rock on mountains with steep slopes, graded

curves and shoulders, rocky or soft ground, and other surfaces

with similar rough features to grade to the general contour

desired on trails, roads, canals, tunnels, or construction

sites.

Performs rough grading as well as fine surfacing on flat or

rolling terrain. May perform fine grading with closer

instruction and supervision.

Assess and analyze work sites for safety issues and design work

to mitigate them.

Travel Required76% or greater - This position may require extensive traveling, with

approximately 75% of the work being performed out of town. The road

crew typically works a modified schedule of eight days on and six

days off, with a day consisting of ten hours. Lodging is in a hotel

or a government provided camp trailer shared with a co-crew member.Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone

#### Job family (Series)

5716 Engineering Equipment Operating- RequirementsConditions of Employment

You must be a US Citizen or US National.

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered

or exempt.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation

and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless

previously served.

Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to

have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial

institution.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To

learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and

responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov

Must possess and maintain a valid class A commercial drivers

license within 30 days from the time of job offer.

This is a Test Designation Position. You will be tested for

illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter.

Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative

results. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.

QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and

qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of

the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for

this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal

Wage System Qualifications Standards.Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the

appropriate experience requirements. Applicants will be evaluated on

their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than

length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the

relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training,

regardless of where or how acquired.In addition to the above requirement, applicants will be ranked and

rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below:

- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal

Supervision (Screen-out)

- Operation of Motor Vehicles

- Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related

to mobile equipment operation)

- Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)

- Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment

OperatorScreen-out Job Element: Applicants must show the ability to do

the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

Applicants who do not meet this screen-out job element will not be

evaluated further.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer

work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,

AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;

philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and

skills and can provide valuable training and experience that

translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for

all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationAdditional informationTHIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP),

USDA REEMPLOYMENT PRIORITY LIST (RPL), AND INTERAGENCY CAREER

TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES who meet the

eligibility requirements for priority consideration. The following

link provides information for determining if you meet these

criteria: Career Transition Guidelines.VEOA candidates may also apply. Veterans who are preference eligible

or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable

conditions after three years or more of continuous active service

are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment

Opportunity Act (VEOA).DRUG TESTING: This position requires the selectee to possess a

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and therefore, is a Testing

Designated Position (TDP) under the Department of Transportation

(DOT)/Forest Service Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing

Program. Applicant tentatively selected for this position will be

required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use

unless they currently occupy a TDP under the DOT/Forest Service

Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing Program. Final appointment

and continued employment is conditional on negative results for

illegal drug use. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance

notice.This position is not eligible for telework.Government housing is not available.This is not a bargaining unit designated position.This agency offers alternative and flexible work schedules; however,

this position typically works 10 hour days Monday through Monday.We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one

or more vacancies.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position

as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you

described in your application package, as well as the responses to

the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you

possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed

below:

Ability to do the work of the position without more than

normal supervision

Operation of motor vehicles

Work practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in

order)

Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.

(related to mobile equipment operation)

Ability to drive safely (motor vehicles)

Reliability and dependability as an Engineering Equipment

Operator

Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire,

will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification

requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the

job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your

responses to all the questions addressing experience and education

relevant to this position. Referral to the hiring manager will be

based on the following:CTAP/ICTAP applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification

requirements and are determined to be well qualified. Well qualified

is defined as receiving a rating of at least 85 out of a possible

100 based on responses to the occupational questionnaire.RPL applicants who meet the basic minimum qualifications and have a

rating of at least minimally successful on the most recent

performance appraisal.VEOA applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification

requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified. Best

qualified is defined as receiving a rating of at least 91 out of a

possible 100 based on responses to the occupational questionnaire.Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting

documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your

qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more

accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all

instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be

grounds for non-selection disciplinary action up to including

removal from the Federal service.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness- Required DocumentsThe following documents are required for your application to be

complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible

software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your

system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed

documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible

documents may result in loss of consideration.

1. Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3)

work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week,

dates of employment; and title, series and grade if

applicable; 4) supervisor's phone number, e-mail address for

each work period listed, and whether we may contact for

reference checks; and 5) other qualifications; and

2. College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic

qualifications and/or used as a substitute for specialized

experience. An unofficial copy is sufficient; however, if

selected, an official transcript will be required prior to

entering on duty; and

3. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force

Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal AND most recent

performance evaluation AND SF-50 documenting separation or the

most recent SF-50 if pending separation showing position title,

series, grade and duty location; or

4. Worker's Compensation Separation: Agency certification of

inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR

Separation SF-50; or

5. Disability Annuity Termination: Notification from OPM of

disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50; or

6. Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability

Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456: Certification

of special disability retirement annuity from the military or

National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50.VEOA Required Documentation:

1. Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3)

work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week,

dates of employment; and title, series and grade if

applicable; 4) supervisor's phone number, e-mail address for

each work period listed, and whether we may contact for

reference checks; and 5) other qualifications; and

2. College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic

qualifications and/or used as a substitute for specialized

experience (an unofficial copy is sufficient; however, if

selected, an official transcript will be required prior to

entering on duty); and

3. DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty showing dates of

service and type of discharge or if a current active duty

member, certification of expected discharge or release from

active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days

after date the certification is signed; and

4. VA letter that shows percent of disability if claiming 10 pt.

preference for a service connected disability.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyPlease view Tips for Applicants - a guide to the Forest Service

application process.Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you

begin. You must complete this application process and submit all

required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on

the closing date of this announcement.Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you

during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday -

Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency

Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate

method. All hardship application packages must be complete and

submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the

announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its

closing.This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with

disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to

request this.To begin, click "Apply Online" and follow the instructions to

complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all

required documents.NOTE: You must verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS

transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Applicants may combine

all like required documents (e.g., all SF-50s) into one or more

files and scan for uploading into the application. Each file must

not exceed 3MB. Grouping like documents into files will simplify the

application process. Documents must be in one of the following

formats: GIF, JPEG, JPG, PDF, PNG, RTF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).

Uploaded documents may not require a password, digital signature, or

other encryption to open.Agency contact informationHRM Contact CenterPhone1-877-372-7248 [email protected] Forest Service HRM Contact Center

DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

Albuquerque, NM 87109

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsYour application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the

eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to

issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further

evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in

to your USAJOBS account to check your application status.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job

applicants

Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants

with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations

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Financial suitability

Social security number request

Privacy Act

Signature and false statements

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/549242200. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.