FUL - Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S.-Fish-; Calipatria (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Calipatria, CA seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator. You will operate heavy construction equipment, plan and coordinate project work, perform equipment maintenance and repairs, and maintain buildings and facilities.

The role involves enforcing safety, applying herbicides, managing water systems and habitats, and maintaining roads. A probationary period is required during which performance and organizational needs are evaluated.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to interpret instructions and operate mobile equipment safely.
• Proven record of maintaining facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment and coordinate project work.
• Perform equipment maintenance, repairs, and records.
• Maintain buildings, facilities, and roads; enforce safety.
• Apply herbicides and control pests; manage water systems and habitats.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety enforcement

Project planning

Maintenance skills

Record keeping

Herbicide application

Pest control

Job description

You will serve as a FUL - Engineering Equipment Operator at Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Complex located in Calipatria, CA.

Operate heavy construction equipment, plan and coordinate project work, perform equipment maintenance and repairs, maintain buildings and facilities, enforce safety and maintain records, apply herbicides and control pests, manage water systems and habitats, and maintaining roads.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probabilatary 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.

To qualify for this position

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

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
4. Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
5. Operation of Motor Vehicles
6. Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator
7. Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

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. 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.

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.