Job Description

Summary

Serves as an Engineering Equipment Operator at a designated Field Office, in the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Division, Operations Department, in the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC).

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/16/2023 to 06/30/2024

Salary

$26.75 - $36.46 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 10

Locations

few vacancies in the following locations:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes\xe2\x80\x94as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

DEST-12209903-23-LP

Control number

761315400

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles), Certain Military Spouses, Former Overseas Employees, Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Vista, Schedule A, Special Authorities, certain Land Management Eligibles, The Public, and Veterans

Duties

• Operates gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment.
• Excavates, backfills, and levels earth to rough specifications.
• Clears sloped banks along waterways, roadways, floodways, and levees.
• Operates a heavy equipment transport truck and lowboy trailer combination for the purpose of transporting heavy construction equipment and materials to and from job sites.
• Operates vehicles that may be equipped with attachments such as plows, blades, etc.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and serviceable condition.
• Some locations may require crane operations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
• For Merit Promotion/Status Candidates Only: You must meet one or more criteria in the Area of Consideration section.
• You must obtain and maintain a favorable background Investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• You must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL), without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• You must obtain and maintain, within one year of the date of appointment, a hazardous material (HAZ-MAT) endorsement on your Commercial Driver License (CDL), that is issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• You must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.
• You must pass a pre-employment drug test and pass periodic drug testing thereafter. A positive result will prevent employment or subject the incumbent to disciplinary action, up to removal from the position.
• You must be able to lift and carry up to 44 pounds unassisted, and over 44 pounds with assistance.
• You must be able to sustain periods of substantial walking, bending, stooping, standing, crouching, stretching, and reaching.
• You may be subject to unfavorable conditions that include high and low temperature extremes, and excessive winds.
• You must maintain Direct Deposit of your federal pay.
• You will be exposed to loud noise, vibration, dirt, gaseous fumes, cleaning solvents, oil, grease, and machines with dangerous moving parts.
• You may be required to work overtime.
• You must complete and successfully pass the DHS required E-Verify employment verification check.
• You may be required to use a face-fitted respirator.
• You must be able to work on high structures up to 75 feet and in confined spaces.

Qualifications

Qualifications for initial cutoff date must be met by 11/30/2023.

Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required, however your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Engineering Equipment Operator (Open Until Filled) without more than normal supervision.

Examples of such experience include: operating gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler type traction (e.g. crawler tractor, graders, front-end loader, backhoe, trench digger, bulldozer, etc.); operating gasoline or diesel-powered motor vehicles (e.g. dump truck, water truck, tractor/trailer) with a gross vehicle weight of over 32,000 pounds; operating a heavy equipment transport truck and lowboy trailer combination; operating different sets of controls and attachments on heavy equipment using hand, foot, and eye coordination; determining the nature of soil and features of the terrain in order to safely grade surfaces to rough or fine specification; using basic tools such as wrenches, sockets, pliers, and/or screwdrivers to perform maintenance tasks on vehicles and equipment; applying knowledge of vehicle overhead and side clearances, turning radius, and breaking distance to adhere to state laws and agency traffic safety rules; loading, arranging, and securing cargo onto trailers.

For more information on these qualification standards, please

Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Physical Effort
Representative duties entail the following functional requirements: unassisted heavy lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 44 pounds; lifting and carrying of items weighing over 44 pounds with the assistance of others or by using equipment such as carts, hand trucks, and dollies; recurring walking, standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling to work in cramped or hard-to-reach places; using legs and arms to climb ladders, scaffolds, and large equipment; reaching above shoulders; engaging in rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously to operate multiple vehicle controls; using near and far vision (correctable) and depth perception to read instructions, monitor gauges, and operate mobile equipment; hearing (aid permitted) to monitor equipment operation and voice communication; and adjusting to considerable strain caused by constant vibration of equipment and continual jerking and jolting from operating mobile equipment over rough surfaces.

Working Conditions
Representative duties entail the following environmental factors: working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in geographically remote areas alone or as part of a work crew; exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, dirt, dust, grease, solvents, chemical fumes, noise, heights, slippery and uneven surfaces, and open waterways; constant noise from equipment; and subject to abrasions, cuts, bruises, strains, broken bones, insect bites, and other injuries. Follows established safety procedures and practices to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area. Uses personal protective clothing, equipment, and safety gear (e.g. life vest, safety shoes, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).

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.

Additional information

• If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans\' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans\' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans\' Preference." For more information on veterans\' preference see
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

). * The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM\'s Career Transition Resources website at

• The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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