Engineering Equipment Operator (Fire)
Company: Department Of Agriculture
Location: Oscoda
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
* Duties Help Duties Summary THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS
ANNOUNCEMENT. This type of announcement provides the Forest Service
with a readily available source of applicants when vacancies occur.
Eligibility and qualifications will be verified when there is a
vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied.
Information on specific locations where jobs are being filled and
the dates when applications are due for these locations can be
found on the Forest Service website. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
section for details. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities
* The primary purpose of this position is the operation of a
variety of heavy equipment for fire suppression activities. *
Incumbent must have an understanding of fire behavior, fuels,
weather and topography to safely and effectively perform initial
attack on wildland fires. * Suppression activities may be under
immediate supervision, however, incumbent may be required to
conduct suppression activities independently. * Operates one or
more types of heavy equipment to push, pull, pile or load materials
such as sand, gravel and earth. * Clears brush, tree stumps and
rocks while constructing fire lines for suppression and prescribed
fire activities. * Adjusts the attachments for proper level, angle
or depth, according to the work to be done and the type of
equipment used. * Work is generally done on flat or rolling terrain
with simple terrain problems. * May serve in positions as qualified
on wildland and prescribed fire. * May perform a full range of
duties for fire, roads, timber, silviculture, recreation,
wilderness or research activities * Is required to have a good
degree of mechanical ability and skill to perform preventive
maintenance and minor repair of equipment. * Transports heavy
equipment to job site. Completes all agency required administrative
duties. May provide direction and instruction to personnel assigned
to assist. * Performs wildlife suppression support as directed
within training and physical and other duties as assigned. Travel
Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel
overnights on fire suppression or fire related assignments for this
position. Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None * Job
family (Series) 5716 Engineering Equipment Operating * Requirements
Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * Must be a U.S. Citizen
or National. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for
Selective Service or exempt. * Subject to satisfactory adjudication
of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. * Successful
completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously
served. * Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required
to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial
institution. * Successfully pass the E-Verify employment
verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your
rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. * Must be 18 years of
age. * Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of
training. * This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested
for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter.
Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative
results. * Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency
Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions. *
Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
* Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver's License. * Must
possess and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). * There
may be additional Conditions of Employment not listed here, however
applicants will be notified of any specific requirements at the
time a tentative job offer is made. * Under age 37; less than age
37 after subtracting the months of Permanent Federal Service in a
primary or secondary firefighter/law enforcement position or a
veteran preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a
waiver to the requirement. Qualifications In order to qualify, you
must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as
defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more
information on the qualifications for this position, visit the
Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification
Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you
possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided
for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions
as necessary. Primary firefighter positions include the following
age requirements: Under age 37 -OR- less than age 37 after
subtracting the months of Federal Service worked in a primary or
secondary firefighter/law enforcement position -OR- a veteran
preference eligible, older than age 37 and is requesting a waiver
to the maximum age requirement. 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. FIREFIGHTER RETIREMENT COVERAGE:
This is a primary/rigorous position covered under the special
retirement provisions of 5 USC 8336(c) for the Civil Service
Retirement System and of 5 USC 8412(d) for the Federal Employees
Retirement System. WORK CAPACITY TEST (WCT) for Wildland
Firefighters: This position participates in wildland firefighting
activities. Based on the type of work performed, TAKING and PASSING
the WCT at the MODERATE level is a "condition of employment." The
Moderate fitness (Field) test requires completing a two (2) mile
hike within thirty (30) minutes, while carrying a twenty-five (25)
pound pack. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your
physician and begin training immediately if applying for this
position. This announcement constitutes the required 30 days
advanced notice for testing requirements. To receive consideration
for this position, you must provide updated required documents and
meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this
announcement. Education This job does not have an education
qualification requirement.
Keywords: Department Of Agriculture, Flint , Engineering Equipment Operator (Fire), Engineering , Oscoda, Michigan
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