Engineering Equipment Operator

Summary

This position is located in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the Facility Management Division.

The primary purpose of this position is to operate gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment to grade surfaces to rough specifications on all types of terrain to include mountains and steep slopes graded curves and shoulders hilly forests rocky ground and other surfaces with similar rough features.

Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment.

Duties

The major duties of the Engineering Equipment Operator position include but are not limited to the following:

• Operate two or more types of heavy equipment to excavate backfill grade or level earth to fine specifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails roads canals tunnels or construction sites.
• Move earth on moderate slopes grade curves and shoulders rocky or soft ground hilly forest and other surfaces with similar rough features.
• Operate engineering equipment on flat and rolling terrain to excavate backfill grade or level earth including roads to exact specifications.
• Operate equipment on steep rocky slick surfaces with little traction
• Follow established safety procedures to avoid injury and damage equipment or property

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to addition this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• You must possess and maintain a current Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) (or higher) with no Air Brake Restrictions and Tanker endorsements (N).
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• This is a bargaining unit position

Qualifications

Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Operation of Motor Vehicles
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
4. Work Practices (including keeping things neat clean and in order)
5. Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
6. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
7. Reliability and Dependability as a Engineer Equipment Operator

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SELECTIVE FACTOR: Applicants MUST possess a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with No Air Brake restrictions and Taker endorsements (N) by the closing of this announcement. You must provide a copy of your Class A CDL with No Air Brake Restrictions and Tanker endorsements (N) with your application.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience : 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in constantly climbing in and out of different machines pushing and pulling
levers continuously while machine is in operation and lifting such items as opening and closing tail gates on dump trucks. Work is strenuous because of the large equipment operated the frequent adjustments made and the adverse operating conditions. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. The incumbent is required to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and often puts forth similar effort when pushing pulling turning and
positioning parts assemblies equipment and tools.

Working Conditions: This position is required to perform work both inside and outside with most of the work performed outside. The incumbent works in rain mud snow and in hot/cold temperatures and is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from noise vibration dust dirt fumes exhaust oils heat cold and dampness. The operation of large and complicated equipment in difficult circumstances increases the incumbents exposure and risk of injury. The incumbent is frequently subjected to the possibility of receiving cuts abrasions bruises and strains while servicing and operating equipment. When working inside the incumbent must ensure proper ventilation. The incumbent is required to follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as protective hearing devices and hard hats.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.

Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility submission of ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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