Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: An applicant list will be sent to the hiring official every 10 days until the position is filled.

Duties

Operate a field type tractor and attached or towed mower or cutter bar. Perform adjustments and minor maintenance on equipment. Follow all established safety rules and regulations for motor vehicles, riding mowers, and tractors.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires wear of uniform and/or protective gear.
• Pre-employment physical is required
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

This is an Open and Continuous Announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the open period and will receive notification of results/referral. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period as stated above. Applications will expire after 90 days of submission. To continue to be eligible for consideration, reapplying is required at the time of expiration. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) TRACTOR OPERATOR~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common operation of a field type tractor and attached or towed mower or cutter bar, perform adjustments and minor maintenance on equipment operated and assist in changing tires. Skilled in operating equipment in confined areas and varying terrain and work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Physical Effort: Work requires frequent arm and leg movements to operate tractors and mowing equipment. Additional effort is required in operating the tractor and manipulating the equipment controls when operating on steep slopes and in rough terrain. Must be able to lift and handle heavy equipment attachments. May also lift materials weighing up to 100 pounds on occasion. Working Conditions: Work is performed on steep slopes and in rough terrain and may be subject to injury from falls or overturned tractors and equipment. Work can be performed indoors and outdoors involving exposure to temperature extremes. Exposed to noise, dust and dirt and possibility of bruises, cuts and scrapes.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address FS-W6B8AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT LEONARD WOOD DO NOT MAIL Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk