You will serve as a AIRFIELD CLEARING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR in the Airfield Service Branch of MARINE CORPS AIR FACILITY QUANTICO.

Duties

You will operate one or more types of gasoline or diesel powered special purpose airfield clearing equipment. You will comply with safe driving rules when driving and maneuvering vehicles in all conditions. You will maneuver vehicles around parked aircraft and back vehicles close to aircraft. You will maintain continuous communication with Air Traffic Control Tower during airfield sweeping events. You will utilize safe work practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clear work environment. You will use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license and qualify for a government license for vehicles up to 12,000 lbs.
• You will be required to possess and maintain a 10k Forklift Operator's license and a grader's license.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• You will be required to lift/carry items up to 50lbs.
• You will be required to be well versed in radios to communicate with a variety of controlling agencies aboard the air facility.
• You will be required to possess the ability to read and understand the English language.
• You will be required to be familiar with aircraft signaling through hand and arm signals.
• You will be required to be familiar with the use of 6ft snow plow attachments for vehicles.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants MUST be rated Well Qualified for this position and those who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including maneuvering and backing a variety of vehicles/equipment around parked aircrafts and close to parked vehicles to avoid damage to aircraft, equipment, or surrounding area. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS AIR FACILITY QUANTICO Marine Corps Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]