This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crawling and climbing are involved. Work must frequently be lead or done in a cramped and uncomfortable position. Must be capable of adjusting to rapid changes in work and/or procedures. There is much tiring movement of arms, lifting, carrying and setting up of heavy equipment involved. Heaviest weight handled averages 50 pounds with weight handling equipment available for heavier loads.
When operating engineering equipment heavy physical effort in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. There is strain caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Because of the location of some of the controls and attachments, the operators are frequently required to work in awkward
or strained positions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed inside and outside, inside will be normal office conditions. Incumbent may be exposed to all kinds of weather including
extended periods of exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Employees are subjected to dust, dirt, oil, and unpleasant odors, as well as
fumes, flames and the possibility of wild fire suppression, etc. Must maintain situational awareness in order to avoid falling on wet,
slippery surfaces. Also subject to cuts, bruises, broken bones, etc. as a result of accidents while operating heavy equipment or performing target and facility maintenance.
HAZARDS
Subject to operating vehicles on unstable land, falls when working from ladders and scaffolds, venomous insects, burns from hot material and broken bones working around heavy equipment.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.