Engineering Equipment Operator Leader - San Fernando, United States - US Forest Service

US Forest Service
US Forest Service
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San Fernando, United States

1 week ago

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Description

Duties:


  • Operates engineering and construction equipment, such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, frontend loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors, on all types of terrains.
  • Adjusts equipment attachments for proper positioning and working order, making adjustments without stopping the power unit or the equipment.
  • The incumbent is required to have a good degree of mechanical ability and skill to perform preventive maintenance and minor repair of equipment. Transports heavy equipment to job site.
  • Operates specialized equipment used in fire suppression, road construction and maintenance and operates a semitruck with trailer with GCVWR of 80,000 lbs. and may reach up to 120,000 lbs. to haul specialized equipment.
  • May prepare time reports and travel vouchers for the crew to be submitted for approval by the Supervisor.
  • May serve in positions as qualified on wildland and prescribed fire, ensuring that preparation, ignition, holding, mopup and rehabilitation are completed to the standards specified.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Males born after must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of oneyear probationary period, unless previously served.
  • Per Public Law all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 Days of Entry on Duty.
  • Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); preappointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
  • There may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the time a tentative job offer is made.
  • Under age 37; less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position or a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a waiver to the requirement.
  • Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
  • Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).

Qualifications:


  • In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.
  • Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement.
  • Applicants who do not meet the screenout job elements will not be further evaluated.
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Screen-out Job Element:


  • Ability to lead the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator Leader using equipment such as dozers, motor graders, backhoes, loaders, and excavators.

Job Element:


  • Experience operating engineering and construction equipment, such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, frontend loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments to push, pull, fill, pile or load gravel or earth.

Selective Placement Factors
Successfully completed the Primary NWCG Core Requirement of DZIA (Dozer Operator Initial Attack) qualification.
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  • AND
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 Days of Entry on Duty. Primary firefighter positions include the following age requirements: Under age 37 -OR- less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service worked in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position -OR- a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a waiver to the maximum age requirement -OR-currently occupy a permanent position with primary fire fighter retirement coverage.

  • For those who do not currently occupy a permanent Federal position covered under primary fire fighter retirement, you must be under age 37; less than age 37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position; or a veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and requesting a
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