The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2024

Duties

On a recurring basis, operates farm type tractors with towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds, trails, and road shoulders, and/or perform farming-type functions. The incumbent operates this equipment's implements by manipulating hydraulic or mechanical controls while simultaneously driving. Equipment operated may include mowers, plows, chippers, farm-type three-point implements, augers, rotary brooms and backhoes. This equipment may be direct driver, or a power take off. Work may involve making multiple hydraulic and mechanical connections between the towed and/or attached equipment and the tractor. Incumbent works on mostly level or steep rolling terrain in such areas as open fields, parks, backcountry trails, fire roads, or along roadways. Physical Demands: Incumbent operates tractors in all types of terrain (steep and level) and along roadways. Incumbent must be able to perform heavy strenuous lifting (50 pounds), and is comfortable when stooping, bending, climbing, and working in cramped positions. The incumbent frequently operates towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controls. Grade 66 tractor operators exert additional effort in operating equipment controls making more frequent arm and leg movements. Working Conditions: Work location is outside, potentially in extreme temperatures. Incumbent must be capable of sustained physical effort under these conditions. Dirt, dust, and marginal ranges of air pollution are present. Operators at the Grade 6 level primarily work outside and are exposed to all kinds of weather conditions. Some operators are exposed to chemicals, dust and sprays and may need to wear protective clothing and respirators.

Requirements

Qualifications

Have the ability to do the work of a Tractor Operator without more than normal supervision. (Screen out) This includes work such as operation of field-type tractors over uneven ground such as open fields, banks, ditches, lawns, hills and roadsides; connecting various attachments such as blades, farm-type three -point implemants, trailers, and rotary brush hogs, and can skillfully manipulate controls as required; apply a good knowledge of controls for starting, stopping, and maneuvering while judging turn angles of tractor and towed vehicles/equipment with regards to speed, clearances, cargo weight, etc; interpret and follow oral and written instructions; perform routine operator maintenance to include lubricating, inspecting, and cleaning the equipment; and checking and maintaining fluids to proper levels. Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM's web site at:OPM.GOV If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In 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. CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address PWR Seasonal Recruitment 333 Bush Street Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94104 US
• Name: Brady Greene
• Phone: 4154645242
• Email: [email protected]