This position is a Motor Vehicle Operator, WG- 5703-8 working in Anderson, California, for the R8-Coleman National Fish Hatchery.

Duties

As a Motor Vehicle Operator your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs fish cultural work as related to caring for eggs, fry, and fish throughout the rearing and distribution cycle. Monitors appearance and activity of fish for obvious signs of disease, overcrowding, and adverse water conditions. Feeds fish using automatic and/or manual feeding methods and monitors feeding responses and suggests changes as needed to biologists. Cleans intake structures. Flushes, cleans, and sterilizes raceways, troughs, hatchery tanks and recirculation system components. Prepares and administers drugs and chemicals for fish disease, and water quality, under the control of a supervisor. Records daily feed amounts, mortality numbers, and water quality parameters. Maintains imperiled aquatic species. Operates gasoline and diesel vehicles, distribution trucks and tanks, cars, pickups, trucks, forklifts, or tractors, UTV's, and Cushman's, with gross vehicle weight of up to and including 40,000 pounds or more with a load capacity of 6 tons or more 10% of the time. The vehicles usually have two or more gear ranges capable of providing six or more forward speeds, have six or more driving wheels and are usually equipped with air brakes. Operator may drive over rough, unimproved roads and will need to determine manner and sequence of loading to achieve balance and protection for fragile items. A commercial driver's license will be required. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on motor vehicles, distribution trucks, fish feeders, lawn mowers, water pumps, and utility trucks used in the operation of the hatchery. Preventive maintenance tasks may include the replacement of filters, changing oil, lubrication. Operates equipment such as low and high pressure sprayers, automatic fish feeders and a variety of power tools such as sanders, hand-held trimmers, and drills to accomplish tasks. Performs adjustments to the water supply system to regulate a variety of automatic or manually controlled equipment necessary for the production of fish to ensure maximum safety and health of the fish. Operates and maintains equipment such as gates, pumps, valves, filters, and sterilizers to regulate water quality and quantity. Assists higher graded employees in performing electrical work and involves making minor repairs that can be accomplished by removing and replacing defective wiring; and replacing burned out switches and fixtures. Performs ground maintenance duties including mowing lawns, weed eating, using blowers, trimming shrubs, planting trees, spraying, and other associated work. Assists higher graded employees in performing plumbing work involved in modification and repair of aquariums, hatchery tanks, and lines. Plumbing tasks may include the replacement and cleaning of faulty plumbing fixtures including leaky drains, dirty traps, and commodes as well as installation of water lines, pumps, and valves. Assists higher graded employees in painting buildings and fixtures, including surface preparation, priming, staining, and applications of final coat. Tasks are accomplished using brush, roller, or spray gun. Interior staining or painting may involve the application of fine, even, and decorative finish in a display area. Performs general carpentry work to repair and construct raceway screens, tables, shelves, and cabinets. Maintains accurate records on certain maintenance activities. Maintains work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner. Physical Effort: Prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending and climbing are required, as well as lifting and carrying. The incumbent must be physically active, agile and have endurance to withstand arduous conditions. Items weighing up to 50 pounds are lifted ( 50 pound bags of fish feed are lifted to a height of 4 feet). This position involves periods of sustained exertion during periods of spawning and fish handling and extreme exertion when participating in emergency operations (i.e cleaning and adjustment of water intake structures during high water and/or leaf drop). This position is primarily outdoor work, so the incumbent will be subject to extreme ranges in temperature and inclement weather. Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed outdoors. The incumbent is exposed to extreme weather conditions. Drives in all types of traffic and weather, often over unimproved roads. Is subject to cuts and bruises while loading and unloading vehicles and caring for fish. Uses safety precautions and specialized gear such as hip waders, aprons, steel toed boots, gloves, goggles an other protective equipment. Exercises care in handling chemicals and pharmaceuticals

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement, as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Drug Testing Position: Selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Medical Requirements: DOT administered physical and medical exams as required to maintain commercial drivers license.
• Driver’s License: Selectee will be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Other License: Duties of the position require the employee to have and maintain a valid State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in order to operate vehicles and equipment.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform will be required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

Qualifications

By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/ Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the Assessment Questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for consideration. To be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an "acceptable" level, and must achieve an average rating of at least "acceptable" on all of the elements. Only education, training, or experience acquired before the closing date will be considered. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen out element for this position is: The ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision. The job elements you will be evaluated on are: Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) 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

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

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Email: [email protected]