Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to U.S. Citizens or Nationals. Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) in the local area may apply also.

At the full performance level (WS-10) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises large snow removal operations, repair, maintenance and construction activities on park roads.
• Supervises operation of all park road operations related to surfacing of bituminous roads (patching, resealing, overlays), re-grading, down trees, installation and maintenance of roadway gates, and repairing culverts and drainages.
• Works closely with Federal Highways Administration (FHA) on the road construction and repair program.
• Prepares specification, purchase documents, and all support planning required for operations.
• Initiates and monitors Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interagency Agreements, Task Agreements, etc.
• Supervises operations of the sign shop and oversees the Park's sign program.
• Responsible for planning and prioritizing work tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Supervises heavy equipment shop, ensuring equipment and vehicles are inspected, maintained and repaired properly.

Crater Lake is one of the snowiest inhabited places in the country, averaging more than 500 inches of snowfall each year. Winter is long, with deep snow and excellent opportunities for snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. Summers and falls are brief but spectacular, with mild temperatures and full access to the park's trails and viewpoints.

Chiloquin and Prospect, both within reasonable commuting distance of the park, offer basic services such as groceries, fuel, and small restaurants, with a slower-paced, tight-knit rural Oregon lifestyle.

Klamath Falls, about an hour southeast, is home to Oregon Institute of Technology, Sky Lakes Medical Center, a regional airport, and a full range of shopping, dining, and professional services. Medford and the Rogue Valley, about 90 minutes west, offer Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, an international airport with direct West Coast flights, and a thriving arts and dining scene anchored by nearby Ashland and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Employees have easy access to the Rogue and Klamath Rivers, Upper Klamath Lake, the Sky Lakes Wilderness, Mount Bailey, and the Pacific Crest Trail. Fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, paddling, skiing, and climbing are all part of everyday life, making Crater Lake a rare combination of a globally significant natural setting and easy access to southern Oregon's recreation and culture.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must possess (within 6 months of EOD)and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/15/2026 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out)
2. Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor
3. Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)
4. Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
5. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
6. Operation of Motor Vehicles
7. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)

Your resume must clearly show that you are able to perform Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor functions such as:

• Supervises large snow removal operations, repair, maintenance and construction activities on park roads.
• Supervises operation of all park road operations related to surfacing of bituminous roads (patching, resealing, overlays), re-grading, down trees, installation and maintenance of roadway gates, and repairing culverts and drainages.
• Works closely with Federal Highways Administration (FHA) on the road construction and repair program.
• Prepares specification, purchase documents, and all support planning required for operations.
• Initiates and monitors Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interagency Agreements, Task Agreements, etc.
• Supervises operations of the sign shop and oversees the Park's sign program.
• Responsible for planning and prioritizing work tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Supervises heavy equipment shop, ensuring equipment and vehicles are inspected, maintained and repaired properly.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position.

Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories:

• Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position

• Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job

• Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.

You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:

• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)
• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)

Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/15/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement:

1. Resume which includes your name and a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates in month-year format, and indicates hours worked per week. Your resume must clearly show how long you have held each grade/rank. If you have federal experience, you should include series, and grade for each position held, and if experience is part of a career ladder position, you must clearly distinguish the job duties and length of time working for each grade level. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your 2-page resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements. More information on how to write a Federal Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
2. Complete Required Assessment(s).
3. Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. Veterans must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Parent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.va.gov/records/ or call 1-800-827-1000. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active-duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
4. Interagency Career Transition (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): You MUST submit proof of eligibility including 1) copy of the agency notice, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc.; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be well qualified. For more information visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

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