ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEADER Job in Fort Cavazos, TX

Vacancy No. MCFU256367279432HW Department United States Army Installation Management Command
Salary $30.93 to $36.10 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/29/2025 Close Date 2/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Cavazos, TX


Summary

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 Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

  • Serves as working leader of 13-16 employees in accomplishing trades and labor work.
  • Works alongside other workers setting the pace and provides guidance and instruction on proper work methods as necessary.
  • Checks work in progress and, when completed, for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Directs other employees to follow supervisor's instructions and to meet deadlines.
  • Answers workers questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (e.g., technical orders).
  • Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as front-end loader, back-hoe, grader, road roller, excavator, and bulldozer to build roads, berms, dikes, roadbeds, parking lots, etc.
  • Construct new and maintain existing range roads, cut back and reshape banks, excavate trenches and pits, fill in low spots, move earth, sand, gravel, clear brush, trees, stumps, rock, and occasionally move or cover hazardous or flammable materials.
  • Performs and oversees fire-fighting operations in extreme wildfire conditions, utilizing bulldozers, tankers, and other equipment as required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Texas Commercial Driver license with hazardous material and tanker endorsement. (CDL Class A)
  • This position has a condition of employment which requires a civilian drug and alcohol test. Incumbent is required to sign a DA 5019-R.
  • Incumbent must pass a pre-appointment physical.
  • This position requires incumbent to work a call-back work schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies. This may include, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • This position requires the incumbent to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier.

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 LEADER ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the Ability to Lead or Supervise common Engineering Equipment Operator duties, such as operation of various pieces of heavy equipment, gasoline- and diesel-powered, engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler type traction. I can operate 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. I can perform functions such as cutting, moving, digging, grading; rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials; maintain ditches, road shoulders and beds, and maintenance of new firebreaks, roads, drainage ditches, and life-fire ranges, to include, performing fire-fighting operations in extreme wildfire conditions; utilizing bulldozers, tankers, and other equipment as required. I can perform a basic data automation duties related to the completion of preventative maintenance orders; I can utilize web-based computer information systems, and complete a simple automation work through utilization of electronic mail, technical correspondence/research, and/or online safety/technical trainings; I am able to operate computers, smartphones and/or tablets to complete a variety of tasks. I have the Ability to Lead or Supervise common Engineering Equipment Operator duties, such as operation of various pieces of heavy equipment, gasoline- and diesel-powered, engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler type traction. I can operate 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. I can perform functions such as cutting, moving, digging, grading; rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials; maintain ditches, road shoulders and beds, and maintenance of new firebreaks, roads, drainage ditches, and life-fire ranges, to include, performing fire-fighting operations in extreme wildfire conditions; utilizing bulldozers, tankers, and other equipment as required. I can perform a basic data automation duties related to the completion of preventative maintenance orders; I can utilize web-based computer information systems, and complete a simple automation work through utilization of electronic mail, technical correspondence/research, and/or online safety/technical trainings; I am able to operate computers, smartphones and/or tablets to complete a variety of tasks. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
  • Physical Effort: Work involves constant bending, reaching, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet and legs to handle and adjust different sets of controls. Considerable strain is caused by constant vibration, loud mechanical noise, jerking and jolting from operations over rough surfaces. Frequently works in awkward or strained positions. Work is sometimes performed under adverse operating conditions. Some work requires long periods of standing and walking. Operation of equipment requires good hand and eye coordination and depth perception. Steer and operate by using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves according to the slope or tilt. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier.
  • Working Conditions: Works outside in extreme weather conditions and periodically in open driver's seat or on platforms. Works on all types of terrain. Operates and leads others in all types of heavy engineering equipment with complicated controls. Exposed to injury from overturning of equipment, extremely hot and smoky wildfire conditions, working around underground gas, steam, power, communication, and water lines. Exposed to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, hot and cold temperatures, fumes, and hazardous or flammable materials. There is a possibility of cuts, scrapes, burns, bruises, and strains. Majority of the work is performed within Fort Cavazos' training area, or surrounding area, and often on or near the live fire footprint where the individual is exposed to unexploded ordnance (dud munitions). Due to live fire restrictions, freedom of movement may be inhibited. When digging, the individual may be required to wear a Kevlar helmet, body armor, impact resistant glasses, and other protective gear. Individual must be able to wear safety protective equipment, such as safety boots, safety glasses with side shields, goggles, hearing protection, and hard hat or appropriate equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • 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 trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • 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.
  • This is a(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • 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.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
  • Flexible work schedules may be available.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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.

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:

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
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 02/12/2025 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/12679432).
  • 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

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
FU-W0VCAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT CAVAZOS
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Cavazos, TX 76544
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Next steps

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