FUL - Engineering Equipment Operator @ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Job Summary

You will serve as a FUL - Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-9, working for the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Titusville, Florida.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: The screen out elements for this position are: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF AN ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. POSSESS A VALID CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL) TO OPERATE VARIUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT. POSSESS AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN A VALID STATER DRIVER'S LICENSE. BE WILL ING TO WEAR AN OFFICIAL U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE UNIFORM IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ESTABLISHED POLICY AND PRACTICE.

Knowledge of various terrain/conditions. Understands grade levels and able to install pipes/structures at specified elevations. Skill in operating Heavy Equipment and Motor Vehicles. Ability to perform agricultural tasks such as plowing, planting crops, spraying, etc. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading and shooting grade elevations) Knowledge of Equipment repairs and how to troubleshoot breakdown issues when operating equipment.

Work Practices (includes keeping workshop and equipment neat, clean, and in order) 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. 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).

Major Duties

• Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operate multiple heavy equipment types on varied and difficult terrain.
• Excavate, grade, and finish earthwork to precise specifications.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and repair heavy equipment.
• Transport, load, and secure heavy machinery safely and legally.
• Operate agricultural tractors and implements for land management.
• Apply herbicides and conduct vegetation management as required.
• Interpret instructions, drawings, and specifications to plan work.
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance and service records.

Requirements

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/. 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.

Must have and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You must pass a physical examination. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. 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.