This announcement establishes an open continuous (10-month) Standing Register for Crane Operator positions. This register will primarily be used to fill temporary positions for additional coverage during our winter work maintenance period and for various work projects. But, in rare instances, could be used to fill a permanent or term position if needed. Applications will be forwarded on an "as needed" basis.
Summary
This announcement establishes an open continuous (10-month) Standing Register for Crane Operator positions. This register will primarily be used to fill temporary positions for additional coverage during our winter work maintenance period and for various work projects. But, in rare instances, could be used to fill a permanent or term position if needed. Applications will be forwarded on an "as needed" basis.
Current Permanent Competitive Service Civilian Federal Employees, Reinstatement Eligibles and individuals with the following special appointing authorities; Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), and ICTAP eligibles.
You will operate cranes, derricks and mobile cranes, and a variety of engineering and construction equipment. Equipment operated can include, but is not limited to, trucks of gross vehicle weights of up to and exceeding 22,000 pounds, backhoes, front end loaders, and various cranes. You will be responsible for assuring equipment is in safe operating condition and for operating the equipment in a safe manner according to safety rules and regulations.
THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION ARE:
Operates all hydraulic cranes with various attachments to lift equipment, personnel and material at or near crane capacity. Accuracy is critical and worksites restrict maneuverability requiring extreme boom lengths and angles.
Operates conventional cable cranes where placement of crane, boom angles and capacity are not critical.
Operates hydraulic crane on buoy barge to place and remove all buoys. Operates buoy barrage crane to pick other equipment, personnel and material as required within the capacity of the crane. May serve as deckhand on gatelifter.
Performs daily maintenance on equipment checking oil/water levels, greasing/cleaning as needed, filling reservoirs, checking gauges, air pressures, etc.
Inspects equipment observing conditions of cables, clamps, outriggers, attachments, moving parts, running gear, etc. Makes minor adjustments and reports all major maintenance or possible safety problems.
Determines and selects the equipment and attachments appropriate to the job at hand. Positions cranes accordingly and changes and/or directs changing of boom segments and rigging.
Operates fifth wheel or tractor trailer type vehicle to transport engineering equipment and/or other materials and equipment.
Operates single body type trucks of unlimited capacities to haul materials/equipment including hazardous materials such as petroleum products.
Loads material with equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, crane, etc. ensuring proper load distribution.
You must be eligible for Status, VEOA or NC consideration.
Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
You must have a State issued Class A CDL.
A copy of a current Crane Operator license or certification is required.
Announcement also advertised to U.S. Citizens: SLSDC.MNT-2018-0002.
May be used to fill similar positions within 60 days for this location.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT: This position requires that you possess and maintain a State issued Class A CDL.
CERTIFICATION: You must have a current Crane Operator license or certification. A copy of the license or certification must be submitted with your application.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You will be subject to a pre-employment and post-employment background investigation process which includes a fingerprint check.
PHYSICAL EXAM REQUIRED: You will be required to successfully complete a physical exam and a functional capacity test, at the expense of the Saint Lawrence Seaway, before being placed in the position.
FEDERAL DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING FOR CDL POSITIONS:This position is a Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP) and CDL drivers are subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, follow-up and post-accident testing for illegal drug and alcohol use.
PHYSICAL EFFORT FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work requires frequent bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, turning and moving of hands, arms, feet, and legs. Good hand, foot and eye coordination is required. Strain may be caused by vibration of equipment and jerking and jolting from operating in strained positions, and making continual control changes to maneuver the crane around obstructions. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds, and often puts forth similar effort in pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning items. Lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers and/or lifting devices.
WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Work is performed indoors or outside in all types of weather, in open/enclosed drivers seats or cabs, on land or water. Is exposed to noise, vibration, dust, oil, dirt, and fumes. May be subject to hazards causing cuts, burns, shocks, bruises, broken bones, drowning, etc. The equipment, tools, and tasks involved with this position require the employee to constantly apply safe work methods and special care to avoid injuries to self and other workers.
Qualifications
Qualifications for the position are based on the training, experience, or other requirements that determine which applicants would be able to perform satisfactorily in the position to be filled.
NOTE: The score from the hands-on test will be combined with the score from the on-line questions to determine whether your application will be referred to management.
To qualify at the WG-10 level,you need to have industrial and construction experience operating cranes up to 75-ton capacity.
To qualify for the WG-10, your application will also be rated on the following job elements:
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
Operation of Motor Vehicles.
Work Practices.
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equip. operation).
Ability to Operate Safely (Drive).
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.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.If you do not meet the minimum levels in the ability to do the work OR if you do not meet the minimum level overall, you will be disqualified.
EEO STATEMENT: The Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains a model federal work environment that is free of discrimination. DOT ensures equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, or protected activity.
PHYSICAL EFFORT FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assignments require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving agility, cramped positions, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, entering cramped compartments; working behind high voltage power panels in restricted spaces. Lifts objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, may lift and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds, although assistance is usually provided. Good vision with or without glasses is required; ability to distinguish color code of wires and depth of perception is also required. Must be able to detect unusual noise or odor emanating from electrical components.
When working at Lock Operations, frequently lifts and turns while handling lines weighting up to 100 pounds, generally with another Lock Operations employee. Frequently required to climb ladders, walk over rough terrain, climb towers, reach, twist, turn, bend, and squat, often while wearing uncomfortable or awkward safety equipment. May be required to stand for long periods or to board craft from lock walls, docks, or shoreline areas. Perception of distance and motion, and coordination of hands and eyes are necessary for operating the lock equipment and tying up vessels.
WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
May be required to climb to various heights up to 100 feet and work from scaffolds, ladders, or manbaskets. Work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather, over water, on the water from rafts, and in work areas that are noisy. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones and burns. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of electrical shock, cuts and bruises. May be exposed to hazardous materials/waste. Guidance for proper handling of hazardous materials/waste is obtained through formal training efforts and specific guidance issued by the supervisor. Failure to handle wastes properly has the possibility of damaging the health of SLSDC employees, damaging Federal property, or polluting the Seaway.
PLEASE NOTE: As part of the assessment process applicants will be required to come to SLSDC in Massena, NY to perform a Crane Operator hands-on test. Your score on this part of the assessment will be combined with the score from the on-line test to determine whether your application will be referred to management.
Reimbursements for testing and interview expenses are not authorized. If you are required to perform the test and then selected for an interview you are responsible for all costs involved with traveling to Massena, NY. If you do not live in the local commuting area, phone interviews may be arranged prior to arranging an on-site interview.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
Federal Wage System (FWS) positions require the use of a Screen-Out Element. Points will be based on experience and training which are documented by your responses to the questionnaire. To be qualified, applicants must receive at least 2 points on the Screen-Out Element and an average of 2 points on all the elements in order to be considered minimally qualified for the position. Applicants who do not receive 2 points on the Screen-Out Element will be eliminated from further consideration.
Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package. If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated or you may not be referred to the selecting official. Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review. The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.
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.
ALL Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy.
The following is a list of documents that are only required based on the type of position and consideration for which you are applying. Please review each of the following sections to determine which, if any, additional documents you need to provide with your application.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - Most recent performance appraisal (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan that does not include this information.
AWARDS - Copies of any award(s) received within the last 3 years.
VETERANS: Your last DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, that shows the type of discharge and all dates of active duty is required to verify your eligibility. it need not be official.
If you are applying to a vacancy opened to all US Citizens under category rating and wish to be considered as a preference eligible, you need to submit a copy of your DD214.
If you are claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. An SF-15 is desired, but not required.
If you are applying to a vacancy opened Status and you are requesting consideration under Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act(VEOA) (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/#veoa), you need to provide a copy of your last DD214,which verifies your military service dates, reason for separation, and eligibility for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act.
STATUS APPLICANTS: If seeking eligibility consideration as status/agency/DOT employee, you must provide proof of eligibility in the form of an SF-50. Your SF-50 must verify the highest grade held competitively, full performance level of position, and eligibility as a status applicant. Please do not submit an Award SF-50, as these are often incomplete and do not verify grade or status eligibility.
NON COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS: If requesting concurrent consideration for Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility, you must provide the appropriate SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS, such as PCS orders (military spouse) describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability (schedule A), etc. For more information, visit military spouse NC appointments or Persons with Disabilities NC appointments.
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85 or falling in the Gold Category) and provide all of the following documents:
your most recent performance appraisal,
the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement.
Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
If you are having difficulty applying online, send an email to transjobs@dot.gov or call us at (202)366-1298. Editing Your Application:
Access www.usajobs.gov, click on Sign In and log into your account.
Click on Application Status. You may access your applications for the past 18 months.
Under the Job Summary heading, click on the title of the application you wish to edit. Note: The vacancy must still be open in order to edit the application.
Click Update Application.
To make edits, proceed to the section to edit and make changes. The new information will replace the original entry.
Checking Your Job Status:
Go to www.usajobs.gov, log into your account, and select Application Status.
Your job application history will be displayed.
Under the 'Application Status' column, click the more information link.
Sign Up for Application Status Updates Via E-mail: USAJOBS has added an automatic email notification option for you to receive application status updates. We will continue to update your status on-line as changes are made. To activate the proactive notification emails from your USAJOBS profile:
DOT, SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States
Next steps
You may check your application status into by logging into your USAJOBS account. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy.
The following is a list of documents that are only required based on the type of position and consideration for which you are applying. Please review each of the following sections to determine which, if any, additional documents you need to provide with your application.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - Most recent performance appraisal (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan that does not include this information.
AWARDS - Copies of any award(s) received within the last 3 years.
VETERANS: Your last DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, that shows the type of discharge and all dates of active duty is required to verify your eligibility. it need not be official.
If you are applying to a vacancy opened to all US Citizens under category rating and wish to be considered as a preference eligible, you need to submit a copy of your DD214.
If you are claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. An SF-15 is desired, but not required.
If you are applying to a vacancy opened Status and you are requesting consideration under Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act(VEOA) (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/#veoa), you need to provide a copy of your last DD214,which verifies your military service dates, reason for separation, and eligibility for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act.
STATUS APPLICANTS: If seeking eligibility consideration as status/agency/DOT employee, you must provide proof of eligibility in the form of an SF-50. Your SF-50 must verify the highest grade held competitively, full performance level of position, and eligibility as a status applicant. Please do not submit an Award SF-50, as these are often incomplete and do not verify grade or status eligibility.
NON COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS: If requesting concurrent consideration for Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility, you must provide the appropriate SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS, such as PCS orders (military spouse) describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability (schedule A), etc. For more information, visit military spouse NC appointments or Persons with Disabilities NC appointments.
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85 or falling in the Gold Category) and provide all of the following documents:
your most recent performance appraisal,
the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement.
Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
If you are having difficulty applying online, send an email to transjobs@dot.gov or call us at (202)366-1298. Editing Your Application:
Access www.usajobs.gov, click on Sign In and log into your account.
Click on Application Status. You may access your applications for the past 18 months.
Under the Job Summary heading, click on the title of the application you wish to edit. Note: The vacancy must still be open in order to edit the application.
Click Update Application.
To make edits, proceed to the section to edit and make changes. The new information will replace the original entry.
Checking Your Job Status:
Go to www.usajobs.gov, log into your account, and select Application Status.
Your job application history will be displayed.
Under the 'Application Status' column, click the more information link.
Sign Up for Application Status Updates Via E-mail: USAJOBS has added an automatic email notification option for you to receive application status updates. We will continue to update your status on-line as changes are made. To activate the proactive notification emails from your USAJOBS profile:
DOT, SAINT LAWRENCE SEAWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States
Next steps
You may check your application status into by logging into your USAJOBS account. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
