FUL Engineering Equipment Operator
Job Location:
Calipatria, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Safely operate heavy equipment for habitat water-management agricultural and infrastructure projects.
- Perform excavation grading leveling clearing mowing and maintaining refuge roads canals ponds dikes and levees.
- Assess terrain soil and environmental conditions to choose safe effective equipment-operation methods.
- Operate and maintain agricultural tractors and implements for vegetation planting and land-management tasks.
- Manage pumps valves canals and ditches to regulate water flow and support habitat objectives.
- Safely mix apply store and dispose of herbicides/pesticides and maintain spray equipment.
- Maintain and repair equipment fencing and facilities using mechanical electrical welding and carpentry skills.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Pesticide Applicators License.
- You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
This probationary period 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.
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 you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
- Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
- Operation of Motor Vehicles
- Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat clean and in order)
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.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions.
The defined vicinity for this position is: within a 100-mile commuting distance from Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Complex 906 W. Sinclair Rd. Calipatria CA 92233.
You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed lease/rental agreement utility bill insurance policy etc.). See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies.
Physical Demands: Considerable physical effort is required in the operation of the equipment and attachments and in performing maintenance of facilities equipment and attachments. Considerable strain can be caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jolting received from operation of the equipment over rough surfaces. Location of the controls and attachments frequently requires working in awkward or strained positions. Physical effort is required in constantly reaching bending turning and moving hands arms feet and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds and often puts forth similar effort when pushing pulling turning and positioning parts assemblies equipment and tools.
Working Conditions: This position is required to perform work both inside and outside with most of the work outside in all kinds of weather and frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from running water fumes dust grease dirt and moving parts of equipment and machinery. Work performed outside is in a variety of settings where steep terrain uneven rocky and slippery footing is normal. Temperature extremes are common.
All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
