Engineering Equipment Operator

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,04/09/2024. Your background must demonstrate the ability to use different sets of controls or operation of the equipment and attachments and be skilled in handling these controls to perform the work. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). 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(s) for this position are/is: Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Without more than normal supervision Work Practices 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Incumbent must be able to perform tasks requiring moderate and various body strengths, such as lowering caskets, “walking” headstones to headstone sockets and setting them, unloading headstones, holding a string trimmer and trimming for extended periods. This requires strength, e.g., the ability to lift/lower 70 pounds or more, and stamina, i.e. the ability to endure, repetitious physical tasks. Both field and office work require frequent walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and carrying. Operation of equipment requires considerable effort to maneuver large vehicles, frequent arm and leg movement to operate controls, exposure to constant vibration caused by movement of equipment over rough terrain, and effort to hook up heavy attachments to tractors. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed outside in the sun, wind, rain, cold, or snow and under extended periods of extremely muddy conditions. Incumbent is exposed to all types of natural elements and must be able to endure in all types of weather (except in extreme conditions such as floods or blizzards). Incumbent is exposed to noise, vibration, dirt, dust, exhaust fumes, and agricultural chemicals. These conditions are considered normal for this occupation. Incumbent is also exposed to traffic and the possibility of accidents. The incumbent may operate machinery that causes noise and vibrations, emit carbon monoxide, has moving parts which may cut or harm the body and requires the use of safety-protective clothing and devices. This work may be performed over uneven terrain. Incumbent is required to wear government issued protective clothing and follow safety rules and regulations requiring the use of items such as a hard hat, safety boots, respirator, face mask, hearing protection devices, safety glasses, gloves, and rain gear. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.