You will serve as an ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR in the Public Works Department, Base Support Vehicles and Equipment and Integrated Solid Waste Division of NAVFAC NORTHWEST.

Duties

You will be responsible for operating gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles such as tractor-trailer combinations, semi, refuse trucks, or other vehicles typically with a gross vehicle weight of more than 32,000 pounds. You will be responsible for daily inspection and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment, filling out operator's daily check list cards, identifying operational defects and/or discrepancies. You will be responsible for the safe operation of assigned equipment at all times and will immediately report any accidents or incidents to a higher authority. You will operate engineering and construction equipment for assignments. You will drive vehicles on public roads (or equivalent) in a full range of traffic conditions and at highway speeds to transport supplies, hazardous materials, equipment, and/or passengers.

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.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Incumbent works mostly outside and operates vehicles and equipment in all kinds of traffic and under many adverse weather conditions on public roads and may be exposed to the danger of serious accidents
• Incumbent may be assigned to work areas where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present.
• Incumbent will be required to possess and maintain a valid Washington State Class "A" Commercial Driver's License upon selection. Out of state CDL license is acceptable and must be transferred to a Washington State License within 30 days of hire.
• Operation of other equipment may require additional licensing, e.g., forklift, bailer, sorter, etc. or other equipment associated with recycle operations.
• This position may require regular, frequent travel away from the normal duty station and may be assigned to a similar position at any site or workstation within NAVFAC Northwest.
• The incumbent may be required to participate in programs consistent with applicable laws and regulations which may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personnel protective equipment, and medical surveillance.

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 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: 1) Operating gasoline or diesel powered, wheeled or tracked heavy equipment; 2) Using basic equipment to tow and operate various accessories; and 3) Completing the appropriate vehicle check lists noting the required preventive maintenance and deficiencies for the various vehicles and equipment. 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 NAVFAC NORTHWEST 1101 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]