This position is an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-9, working in Augusta, Arkansas, for the Central Arkansas Refuges. This position is also open to the public under announcement R4-23-12076114-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As an Engineering Equipment Operator, your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Track all maintenance program repair, replacement, operational and improvement activities via written notes, records and reports. Use credit card for procurement of parts for equipment repairs, balancing monthly statements, and perform audit-level accurate record keeping to remain policy and regulation compliant. Keep written maintenance records and logbooks for equipment operated. Use a computer to maintain a maintenance database on recurring maintenance needs for equipment. Use computers to effectively communicate with federal and non-federal staff through email and other available software approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Plan basic approaches to accomplish assigned tasks when operating equipment. Operate a variety of tracked and wheeled heavy equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, motor-graders, agricultural and articulating tractors with implements, and dozers to D6 size. Ability to load, unload and transport equipment for long distances. Perform safety checks, such as checking fluid levels, fuel, lubricant, etc., on equipment and/or attachments before operation. Select appropriate tractor and/or equipment to work on terrain features such as steepness of slopes, size of obstacles, and/or depth of holes to accomplish necessary work. Complete work assignments through oral and written instructions, often without direct supervision, adhering to policies, technical manuals, and techniques learned in training to ensure the safety of yourself and others, and minimize damage to equipment. Operate farm tractors with auxiliary equipment for farming, mowing, maintaining dikes, and other related activities. Complete required training to operate a variety of equipment including: tracked and wheeled heavy equipment, such as excavators, dozers, dump trucks, motor-grader, agricultural and articulating tractors with implements, front-end loaders, ATV/UTV, trailers, and boats. Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of herbicides and herbicide application equipment and requirements, and ability to adhere to laws and policies to obtain or maintain chemical application certifications. Adjust all attachments, usually without stopping the power unit or equipment, for proper level, angle, and depth, according to the work to be done and type of equipment used. Estimate terrain features, such as steepness of slopes, size of obstacles, depth of holes and the type of equipment required to overcome the terrain features, accomplish the work, and prevent overturning of the tractor and equipment. Operate equipment in wet/boggy terrain using mats or similar devices. Operate heavy equipment close to buildings, drop-offs, irrigation canals and water control structures such as dams, concrete headwalls and metal pipes. Utilize a basic knowledge of the nature of terrain soil and surface/subsurface conditions in operating engineering equipment in a safe and effective manner. Perform routine building and facility maintenance and repairs requiring a knowledge of and skill in such trades as electrical, welding, carpentry, and plumbing, and ability to read blueprints. Use welding equipment and acetylene torches to make repairs or fabricate various metal pieces and jigs. Perform minor plumbing repairs such as fixing water leaks, stopped up pipes and changing faucets, fixtures, etc. Service and repair equipment (before, during and after operation) 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.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement, as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Drug Testing Position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Driver's License: Selectee required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Duties of this position require the employee to have and maintain a valid State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to operate various vehicles and equipment.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/ Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the Assessment Questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for consideration. To be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an "acceptable" level, and must achieve an average rating of at least "acceptable" on all of the elements. Only education, training, or experience acquired before the closing date will be considered. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen out element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Skill in keeping written maintenance and purchase records for all equipment operated. Knowledge and ability to use computers in order to input maintenance data into the Service database. Skill in operating heavy equipment. Ability to perform agricultural and construction tasks. Knowledge of various terrain/conditions; understands grade levels and able to install pipes/structures at specified elevations. Skill in performing daily preventative maintenance, repairs and adjustments to equipment and attachments. 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.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Capital Management 1875 Century Blvd Suite 370 Atlanta, GA 30345 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 833-512-0482
• Email: [email protected]