Lead Wildland Firefighter (Engineering Equipment Operator)

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 56.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service unit seeks a lead operator of heavy equipment to support initial attack, fire and fuels management activities and other natural resource projects.

You will operate graders, dozers, loaders, backhoes and large tractors on varied terrains. The role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to transport equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and comply with federal hiring rules, including background checks, drug testing, and direct-hire

Qualifikationen

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Male applicants born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct-Hire Authority may apply.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations.
• May require license such as CDL or state driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Operates a range of heavy equipment (graders, dozers, loaders, backhoes, tractors) on varied terrains.
• Transports heavy equipment to job sites and performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Operates equipment used in fire suppression and fuels management.
• May prepare time reports and travel vouchers for supervisory review.
• May serve in wildland fire positions ensuring ignition, holding, mop-up and rehab meet standards.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Time reporting

Tools

CDL

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

This position is located at a USDA Forest Service Unit. This position serves as a lead operator of heavy equipment on initial attack, fire and fuels management activities and operates this equipment in support of other natural resource projects, and is responsible for the operation of a variety of heavy equipment for fire suppression activities. See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for regional contacts.

Major Duties

Operates engineering and construction equipment, such as graders, between angle-dozer blades, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors, on all types of terrains. The incumbent 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. Operates specialized equipment used in fire suppression, road construction and maintenance and operates a semi-truck with trailer with GCVWR of 80,000 lbs. and may reach up to 120,000 lbs. to haul specialized equipment. May prepare time reports and travel vouchers for the crew to be submitted for approval by the Supervisor. Adjusts equipment attachments for proper positioning and working order, making adjustments without stopping the power unit or the equipment. May serve in positions as qualified on wildland and prescribed fire, ensuring that preparation, ignition, holding, mop-up and rehabilitation are completed to the standards specified.

Education

There is no substitution of education for this position.

Requirements

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.

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. This is a drug testing designated position. You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice. 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).

Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination. 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may 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. 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.

Evaluations

This is a Direct-Hire Authority position, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, the resume is reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used; veteran's preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position. Selections made under this authority will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would be given a new appointment. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.

Required Documents

The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration. Resume that includes: Personal Information: name, address, contact information; Education; Work Experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); other qualifications. Resume cannot exceed 2 pages.

If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards.

There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

If requesting maximum entry age (MEA) waiver, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. For additional veteran information visit FEDSHIREVETS. Incident Qualification and Certification System (IQCS) Master Record (or equivalent training documents) which contain documented proof of the certification or attainment of the IFPM Selective Placement Factor. Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), current performance appraisal with rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.

Other Information

For additional information about the duties and location(s) of these positions, please contact regional representative. To see the different locations within the Regional Offices US Forest Service (usda.gov) Region 2: Rocky Mountain Region - Timothy Griffin at [e-mail] Region 5: Pacific Southwest Region - Brian Grabowski - [e-mail]. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. These are permanent positions with varying tours of duty and may include weekend work. Some positions may have irregular and protracted hours of work. Tours of duty include full-time or less than full time (guaranteed minimum 13 pay periods full-time employment). Government housing and federal day care facilities may be available. Pay rates vary depending on location and may be higher or lower than the amount shown. Please visit the Appropriated Fund Wage Schedules webpage for additional information on pay rates. https://wageandsalary.dcpas.osd.mil/BWN/AFWageSchedules/ Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer. The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website. Selectee will be responsible for tax obligations related to payments for moving expenses - 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act, Public Law 115-97. Questions should be directed to the Travel Help Desk, 877-372-7248, Option 1, or email [e-mail]. Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE.