Engineering Equipment Operator

Summary
About the Position: This is a vacancy for an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG- , Illinois Waterway Project, Maintenance Section, located in Peoria, Illinois.
This position is being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA). There will be a 90 day restriction on movement for those selected under this authority.
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Duties
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• Engaged in construction and maintenance of shore protection and channel control work on the Illinois Waterway.
• Operate crawler-type equipment with wheeled or crawler-type traction; including material handlers, bulldozers, motor grades, tractors,
  pavement rollers, etc.
• Utilizes equipment to push and grade or load and relocate earth, riprap, gravel, or other materials; clear brush and stubble or tree stumps; cut weeds and grass; etc.
• Operates and/or maintains and repairs marine and engineering equipment.
• Operates and/or maintains and repairs marine and engineering equipment.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A medical examination is required. If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.
• Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• The position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state issued motor vehicle driver's license.
• Position requires a current Class B Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within one year from hire date and to be able to successfully test for renewal if required.
• Required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Engineering Equipment Operator~ without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to operate heavy equipment to safely push and grade or load and relocate materials, establish ditches on roadways, clear brush and perform maintenance on such equipment. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
• 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 (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

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• Physical Efforts: Heavy physical effort is required in operating equipment controls. Considerable strain is encountered resulting from vibration, jerking, jolting, etc., in operation over rough surfaces, Because of location of controls, may be required to work in awkward or strained positions. Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather, usually in an open driver's seat or partially protected cab, on a variety of terrain and soil conditions of types mentioned above. Employee is exposed to the possibility of equipment overturning and subject to normal power and hand equipment operational noise, dust, vibrations, fumes, or other injuries. Subject to the hazards of burns from hot metal chips, cuts, bruises, injuries to hands from use of tools, and to strains from infrequent lifting or swinging of somewhat heavy items. Wears safety glasses, shoes, and other equipment as required. Standard hazard of drowning during floating plant operation is encountered.

Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) 18 Engineers and Scientists Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates 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.

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