Tractor Operator

U.S.-Fish-; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a Tractor Operator (WG-5705-06) to operate tractors and related equipment at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Elk Grove, CA.

The role emphasizes safe operation on level and rolling terrain and routine preventive maintenance. The position requires following the Office of Personnel Management guidelines and meeting the screen-out element of performing work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Meeting the screen-out: ability to perform the work of a Tractor Operator with minimal supervision.
• Experience operating tractors and equipment on level or rolling terrain.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and equipment on fields, lawns, roads, and ponds.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on tractors and equipment.
• Follow safety practices and instruction manuals during operation.

Skills

Operation of Motor Vehicles

Ability To Drive Safely

Work Practices

Ability To Interpret Instructions

Job description

You will serve as a Tractor Operator with US Fish and Wildlife Service.

This position is a Tractor Operator, WG-5705-06 working in Elk Grove, California, Oregon, for the Region 8, Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/ Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the Assessment Questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for consideration. To be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an "acceptable" level, and must achieve an average rating of at least "acceptable" on all of the elements. Only education, training, or experience acquired before the closing date of this announcement will be considered. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen out element for this position is the ability to perform the work of a Tractor Operator without more than normal supervision. This experience may include: (1) Operating tractors and equipment on level or rolling terrain in such areas as open fields, lawns, roadways, and ponds; (2) Operating auxiliary equipment and attachments such as cutter bars, plow, harrow, sprayers, discs, front-end loader, moveable dozer blades, and backhoes; (3) Performing preventative maintenance and making minor repairs and adjustments to tractors and equipment. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following Job Elements:

• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)

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.