This position is located in Grand Canyon National Park, in the Facility Management Division. Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment.

Duties

Major Duties: The Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor provides leadership within the Roads and Signs Branch of the Facility Management and Engineering Division at Grand Canyon National Park and is directly supervised by the Deputy Chief of Operations. The incumbent oversees all operational, maintenance and construction activites associated with the parks roads asset portfolio that includes approximately 170 miles of paved and unpaved roads, over 3,775,000 square feet of parking lots, over 230 drainage structures and over 3,000 signs dispersed throughout the park. The incumbent is responsible for all administrative needs and planning of day-to-day and long-term work for a diverse trade staff comprised of a: WL-10 Engineering Equipment Operator Work Leader, three WG-10 Engineering Equipment Operators, five WG-08 Engineering Equipment Operators, WG-10 Wood Crafter and two WG-07 Sign Painters. Incumbent serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on government construction and service contracts and as Agreement Technical Representative (ATR) on task agreements. Area Information: This position is stationed at Grand Canyon National Park at the South Rim located in Northern Arizona. The South Rim is located approximately 60 miles north of Williams and 82 miles Northwest of Flagstaff at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Temperatures range from approximately 90 degrees in the summer to 0 degrees in the winter. Annual precipitation averages around 13 inches. Grand Canyon Village has schools K-12, a daycare center, post office, general store, churches, a recreation center with gym, a public library, a clinic with resident physicians, and several restaurants. The park community consists of some 2,500 people, including employees of the NPS and concessionaires and their family members. There are often employment opportunities for family members in the park and surrounding areas. The park community is small enough that many employees choose to walk or bike from their homes to work. Complete shopping, educational, medical and professional services are available in Williams and Flagstaff. Flagstaff has a population of about 75,000 and has multiple K-12 public and private schools, Northern Arizona University, and diverse community, medical and other support services. Recreational opportunities include hiking, backpacking, fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and golfing in nearby communities. South Rim Housing: Permanent and Term employees with a Full Performance Level (FPL) of a GS-09 or WG-8 and above will be provided the option of accepting assigned housing, participating in the normal bid system, or accepting shared housing. Permanent and Term employees with an FPL of GS-08 or WG-7 and below may be provided the option of participating in the normal bid system or accepting shared housing. Any employee assigned to shared housing may continue to bid into non-shared housing.

Requirements

Qualifications

Selective Factor - You must possess a valid commercial driver's license Class A, or you will not qualify for consideration. Applicants must document in their application materials how they meet this requirement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Lead Or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Engineer Equipment Operator Supervisor Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) 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. To be found minimally qualified, your resume must show the following: I am an experienced engineering equipment operator. I am able learn supervisory and leadership skills associated with the maintenance and repair of auto and heavy equipment operation and maintenance, and the maintenance and repair of paved and unpaved roads and sign installation in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other appropriate standards. 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.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Grand Canyon National Park PO Box 129 20 South Entrance Road Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 US
• Name: Thomas Pratt
• Email: [email protected]