This position is located at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.

Duties

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE. Please note that as provided for in the AFGE/VA Master Agreement the FIRST area of consideration for this position will be permanent employees of the local facility in which this position is being filled, the SECOND area of consideration will be employees at other VA facilities, and the THIRD area of consideration will be all other eligibles. Performs a variety of tasks, including, but not limited to the following: identifying and opening new gravesites burial sections, identifying monumentation and other pertinent layout guidelines, including the physical measuring and determination of gravesites. Operates a heavy-duty industrial-type tractor (backhoe) equipped with hydraulic backhoe and bucket loader to open and dig graves. Moves interment equipment to various locations in the cemetery, places equipment in vicinity of gravesites for excavation or backfilling; operates hydraulic digging attachment (backhoe/excavator) and also front end loader bucket; and operates controls to turn, lift, and lower bucket in excavation and filling of gravesites and other projects. Loads and unloads dirt to and from dumpers or spoils pile. Pushes or picks up dirt. Exercises caution to avoid damage to gravesites, marker, shrubbery, visitors, and personnel working in the area. Instruct workers in squaring out corners of graves, leveling bottom, and removal of excess dirt, etc. The incumbent identifies problems, needed repairs, and necessary maintenance by maintaining good relations with the subordinate personal, or by observation. Directs repairs or maintenance of such equipment. Determines whether work can be performed in-house or must be contracted to best maintain equipment. Performs or oversees manual tasks such as filling and tamping sunken graves, preparing areas for seeding or sodding, leveling soil, grading, or other similar duties; fertilizers, waters, and maintains landscaped areas. Polices areas, clearing or overseeing the clearing of flowers, related debris, leaves, or other items as necessary to maintain the beauty of the cemetery. Assists or provides direction to interment crews as necessary; handles cremated or casketed remains. Performs or oversees the preparation of gravesites from the beginning to the closing of the site. Performs or oversees marker maintenance and installation and assists as required. Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Engineering Eqpt Operator Leader/ PD1662677 The full performance level of this position is WL - 10. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,11/25/2024. Your background must demonstrate work involved in leading the operation of equipment such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). 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(s) for this position are/is: Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: Drive SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Lead or SuperviseTechnical PracticesWithout more than normal supervisionWork Practices 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Physical demands on the incumbent consist of walking, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling, tugging, and climbing. Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Must be able to walk in all types of terrain and soil conditions. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed outside in all type of inclement weather to include sun, wind, rain, cold, or snow and under periodic muddy conditions. The incumbent may be subjected to significant exposure to loud noises, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from the motor and exhaust while operating machinery. The position requires walking and standing including significant periods of outdoor duty to perform tasks such as attending services and inspecting sections of the cemetery including sections which are active interment areas or sections under construction. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Fort Gibson National Cemetery 1423 Cemetery Road Fort Gibson, OK 74434 US
• Name: NCA Human Resources Center
• Phone: (317)916-3660
• Email: [email protected]