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Engineering Equipment Operator

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Posted Date 11/23/2024
Description Summary

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

These positions are located in Boise, Burley, Shoshone, and Twin Falls, Idaho. Information about these locations and the surrounding area can be found at here.

We expect to fill 5 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Learn more about this agency

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Overview
  • Accepting applications
  • Open & closing dates
11/21/2024 to 12/04/2024

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
  • Salary
$28.60 - $33.38 per hour

A supplemental pay increase of $20,000 or 50% of base pay per year, is authorized under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and continuing resolutions.
  • Pay scale & grade
WG 8
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Locations
  • Boise, ID 2 vacancies
  • Burley, ID 1 vacancy
  • Shoshone, ID 1 vacancy
  • Twin Falls, ID 1 vacancy
  • Remote job
No
  • Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
  • Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
  • Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
  • Appointment type
Permanent - This is a permanent seasonal appointment. You will be in pay status for at least 6 months but less than 12 months in a calendar year. When work/funds are unavailable, you will be placed in non-pay status.
  • Work schedule
Full-time
  • Service
Competitive
  • Promotion potential
None
  • Job family (Series)
  • 5716 Engineering Equipment Operating
  • Supervisory status
No
  • Security clearance
Not Required
  • Drug test
Yes
  • Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
  • Trust determination process
  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness
  • Financial disclosure
No
  • Bargaining unit status
Yes
  • Announcement number
ID-DHA-25-12612871-PW
  • Control number
820224900

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This job is open to
  • The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - No previous federal service is required. This position is being advertised under an OPM government-wide Direct Hire authority. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

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Duties
  • Operate a variety of heavy equipment such as water tenders, dozers, lowboys, etc. on fire lines for the purpose of suppressing wildfires.
  • Operate a 20-ton tractor-transport (lowboy) for transfer of heavy equipment on flat or rolling terrain with simple terrain problems.
  • Maintain and repair heavy equipment used in firefighting operations.
  • Follow instructions concerning the location of the job and the work to be done.
  • Operate equipment by adjusting attachments for proper level, angle, or depth according to work to be done.
  • Responsible for the safe operation of the equipment and the safety of any assigned crewmembers who may be working alongside the equipment.
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Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
  • You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
  • Direct Deposit Required.
  • Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
  • Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
  • This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.
  • You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
  • You must pass a pre-employment physical.
  • You must meet specified levels on annual physical fitness tests, and pass periodic medical exams for wild land fire personnel, commensurate with current incident management qualifications.
  • You must also pass the work capacity test for arduous positions.
  • You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A, B or C endorsement.
  • May require a one-year probationary period.
  • Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
  • NFFE 2152 is the bargaining unit for the Boise District.
Qualifications

Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Applicants for the position must have operated a variety of heavy equipment such as water tenders, dozers, lowboys, etc. on fire lines for the purpose of suppressing wildfires.

Selective Placement Factors: These positions require special qualifications that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factors will be rated not qualified:
  1. You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License.
  2. Maximum Entry Age: As this is a covered primary fire position, your application package MUST include official government issued documentation (SF-50, driver's license, etc.) indicating your date of birth. If over the maximum entry age (MEA), and you are not a Veteran, proof of prior covered service must be submitted (i.e. initial primary covered SF-50, copies of approved coverage letters based on individual claims, and any additional SF-50s showing beginning and ending dates of covered/creditable appointments if a break occurred). If over the MEA and you are a Veteran, you must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation. Failure to submit required documentation may result in loss of consideration.
  3. You must have possessed the following National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) incident management qualification to be considered eligible for this position (currency not required):

Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision.

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.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

This is a primary firefighter position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c)(CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). The position is subject to maximum entry age (MEA) requirements.

The maximum entry-age for this position shall not exceed age 37 unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian firefighter experience, or you are a preference eligible veteran. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD-214) along with Standard Form 15 (if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation with your application will result in loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. If over the MEA and you are not a veteran, proof of prior covered service must be submitted prior to employment. Acceptable proof consists of SF-50s showing beginning and ending dates of covered/creditable appointments and copies of approved letters based on individual claims.

Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is used by the operator in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle controls to operate the equipment and attachments. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating on rough surfaces. During fire suppression assignments, the operator is exposed to smoky conditions, fire burns, am other similar conditions.
Salary28.60 Hour
Trade
Equipment Operator
Per Diem
None

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