What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? This is a term appointment not to exceed 13-months with possible extensions up to a total of 4-years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Salary: Per Hour $32.09 (Step 01) to $37.43 (Step 05) NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Duties

As a DRILL RIG OPERATOR within the USGS Research Drilling Program, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the basic work of the position without more than normal supervision through experience shown in the written resume and responses to the job-related task statements in this announcement. To qualify for this position applicants must meet the identified screen-out element below. Screen-Out Elements: Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision. Ability to Inspect. Ability to instruct. Ability to provide production support services. Ability to lead or supervise. I am able to perform the duties of this position listed above including but not limited to operating conventional boring drill rigs and auxiliary equipment to perform the full range of standard foundation core drilling and noncore boring operations including techniques such as: winching, removing, and setting aside drill rods, removing core from core barrels and samplers, and adjusting and controlling bit speed, pressure, water volume and velocity precisely. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by cutoff date.

Education

• 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 completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .

Contacts

• Address RESEARCH DRILLING PROGRAM 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Victor Mendoza
• Phone: 650-439-2454
• Email: [email protected]