This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region in Chinle, Arizona. Incumbent provides a variety of general equipment operator leader duties maintaining BIA system roads, bridges, transit and transportation facilities. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RECRUITMENT BONUS MAY BE AUTHORIZED PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL.

Duties

Lead others by assisting, providing instructions, training, or answering questions regarding work procedures and directives. Operates machinery to repair and restoration of earth roads, graveled roads, paved roads, and bridges. Operates an assortment of power and pneumatic tools including diesel-powered air compressor, and air powered tools. Performs routine preventative maintenance and emergency service on equipment. Attend meetings and training as required. Strictly adheres to the Agency Safety Program, Continuity of Operations Plan and Spill Prevention and Counter Measures Plan. Keep field records on equipment maintenance and operation. Performs a variety of general labor duties in the preservation, repair and restoration of earth roads, graveled roads, paved roads, and bridges.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C, Qualification Standard Handbook) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Listed below are the JOB ELEMENTS you will be rated on: Element #73 - Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out Element) Element # 2-E - Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc Element # 25-E - Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Element # 60 - Use of Measuring Instruments Element #75-A - Ability to Interpret Instruction, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Element #81 - Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Element # 82-A - Knowledge of Materials Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

Education is not required.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque 1011 Indian School Road, NW Suite 136 Albuquerque, NM 87104 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (505) 563-5124
• Email: [email protected]