ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Job in Lemoncove, CA

Vacancy No. CERI245572953851HW Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $27.60 to $32.20 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/6/2024 Close Date 12/30/2024
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Locations:
Lemoncove, CA


Summary

About the Position: You will operate equipment and perform duties in support of the maintenance functions at the project. Operate a construction-grade tractor with various attachments; maintenance duties to maintain and repair the dam and recreation facilities; during the flood season, operate the dam on a rotational basis, and operate a 75-ton mobile boom crane.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens. This solicitation is utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

  • Maintain and repair hydraulic gates, hoists, hangers, cranes, elevators, sump pumps, water system pumps, chlorinates and stand-by generators. Install and repair machinery.
  • Repair light switches, outlets and fixtures. Check for energized or overloaded circuits using an ammeter and voltmeter. Work with 110V and220V single-phase and 440V three-phase circuits.
  • Weld steel and aluminum components using welding processes (e.g., arc, oxy-acetylene, etc.).
  • Dam operation: Collect humidity, temperature and wind velocity readings from weather instrument, make gage readings pertaining to water storage, and performs related calculations.
  • Remove large logs and other debris from the back of the dam; remove and lower large equipment and heavy supplies into the dam; and raise and lower personnel on the downstream side of the dam to repair and inspect the structure.
  • Operate a construction-grade tractor for both new construction and repairs to existing systems by: loading and placing roadbase and leveling it to finish grades or contours for roadways, road shoulder sand boat launch ramps;
  • Excavate and trench for culverts, leach systems and underground utility lines; maintaining roadside drains and firebreaks; and clearing sedimentation and debris from boat launch ramps and roadways below gross pool.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to POSSESS (at the time of selection) and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. Proof will be required upon selection.
  • Must obtain a Class A California Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 12 months.
  • Subject to a pre-employment physical exam. This position requires heavy lifting.
  • Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter.
  • Must obtain the required Load Handling Equipment (LHE) (crane, forklift) certification(s) and license(s) within 12 months IAW EM 385-1-1, Section 16.
  • This position may require evening, weekend, and overtime shift work.
  • Must wear prescribed uniform.
  • Must acquire a Corps of Engineers boat operator's license.
  • Must obtain valid CPR certificate and first responder (or equivalent) certificate.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

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) ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. Engineering Equipment Operation Screen out: Operate and maintain heavy equipment to include: bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks, excavators, backhoes, etc..

- 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: Works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. The work requires frequent standing, bending, crouching, kneeling and climbing. Frequently lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally items weighing more with assistance of material lifting devices or other workers.
  • Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and shops. Incumbent is exposed to extreme heat and cold, noisy, dirty, and dusty areas, uneven ground, and insect and reptile stings or bites. There is danger of drowning when working on flood control structures. Is exposed to inadequately heated areas, as well as, dirty, greasy, fumed, and noisy areas. Possibility exists for injury from dropped parts, slipping tools or slipping from work positions. Work inside is usually performed on concrete floors, which is fatigue producing from long periods of standing and stooping. Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable fumes from exhaust of engines, minor cuts and bruises from working in close places and hazards of moving vehicles, equipment, machinery, swinging loads, overturning, and breakage of cables. Subject to bruises, broken bones, and strained back.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • This solicitation is utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field (CF) position.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • 3 professional references' contact information, optional
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/30/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12633851).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

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Next steps

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