You will serve as an Engineering Equipment Operator, Production Division, Public Works Department Great Lakes of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic.

Duties

You will operate various types of heavy construction type equipment where power is transmitted through complicated shifting, hydraulic and steering controls. You will read specifications, sketches, and grade stakes for the fine grading of surfaces. You will apply knowledge of the nature of soil and features of different types of terrain to determine the proper approach to be used. You will communicate orally to serve as lead worker on a project and/or to interface and coordinate with contract employees. You will exercise familiarity with all OSHA regulations regarding trench safety, such as using trench boxes, shoring, or sloping or benching techniques.

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 obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• Possess and maintain a state Commercial Driver's License, Class A, and obtain any necessary endorsements such as Passenger, Tanker, and Hazardous, which may be needed to accomplish the department's mission (within 180 days of placement).
• 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.
• You may be assigned to a similar position at any site or workstation within the commuting area.
• You will be designated as a member of the Facility Spill Response Team and will be required to respond to oil spill emergencies.
• You will be designated as an Essential employee and be required to work regardless of emergency conditions or closure of the Naval Base.
• You will be required to respond to snow emergencies declared by the Director of Transportation or normal plowing operations initiated by the immediate supervisor or other emergencies.

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 various types of heavy construction type equipment where power is transmitted through complicated shifting, hydraulic and steering controls; 2) Reading specifications, sketches, and grade stakes for the fine grading of surfaces; 3) Applying knowledge of the nature of soil and features of different types of terrain to determine the proper approach to be used; 4) Communicating orally to serve as lead worker on a project and/or to interface and coordinate with contract employees; 5) Exercising familiarity with all OSHA regulations regarding trench safety, such as using trench boxes, shoring, or sloping or benching techniques. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC 9324 Virginia Ave Norfolk, VA 23511 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]