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Motor Vehicle Operator

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
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Summary

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is looking for temporary employees to work as Motor Vehicle Operators in Idaho.

For contacts and information regarding housing availability visit Fire Contacts on the DOI FIRES Jobs website and select Idaho.

For more information about temporary fire positions with DOI, go to the following link: https://www.firejobs.doi.gov/.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Posted 12/20/21
Location
FEW vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$23.29 - $27.14 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel is required.
Appointment type
Temporary - These are temporary appointments. These positions will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year. Hours may be extended up to 1730 hours dependent on the agency's authority.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Announcement number
BLM-FIRE-2022-035-DE
Control number
627809200

Duties

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A Motor Vehicle Operator (WG-08) operates a water tender by supplying water or retardant to engines, helicopters, SEATS and hand crews during firefighting operations. Vehicle typically has a gross vehicle weight of 64,000 pounds, dual rear axles, up to 13 forward gears and is equipped with air brakes. Vehicle is typically equipped with a 3,000 gallon water tank and pumps to fill and discharge water. Operation of vehicle will be performed on public roads and over rough terrain. Performs operator maintenance on vehicle and auxiliary equipment. Performs emergency repairs such as changing tires and replacing fan belts, lights and windshield wipers.

Locations for these positions are:
Idaho Falls, ID
Twin Falls District (Burley/Shoshone/Twin Falls, ID)*

Note: For district locations, applicants may be assigned to any of the locations listed for that district.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/TESTING: You must pass pre-employment medical examination for the Moderate Work Capacity Test. Failure to meet any of the required medical qualifications will disqualify you for employment.

DRUG TESTING: Positions require a mandatory pre-employment drug test. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. The drug test will be provided at Government direction and expense. Once hired, employees are also subject to random drug testing during employment. This is in accordance with Executive Order 12564 and under the Department's Drug Free Workplace Program.

Positions may require a valid state driver's license.

CDL Requirement.

You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of appointment.

All positions have medical qualification requirements.

Qualifications

The Office of Personnel Management (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 your resume.

To qualify for Motor Vehicle Operator WG-08, you must have experience driving a diesel truck (60,000-80,000 GVW) over the highway with some experience driving in off road or unimproved road situations where the supervisor was available to set and routinely monitor standards of operation and correct deficiencies.

Selective Placement Factors:
1. You must have a valid state Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

2. You must have 90 days of wildland fire experience. Wildland fire experience is defined as any non-structure fire that occurs in the wildland. Wildland firefighting experience is gained through work on the fire line in containment, control, suppression or use of wildland fire. This experience can be met by serving in a temporary, seasonal or equivalent private sector fire position. Periods of wildland firefighting experience gained through militia and rural fire departments can also be credited.

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

Additional information

SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: These positions are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. If applicable, the appointment will be subject to successful completion of the background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to satisfy the background check will result in cancellation of offer of employment or may be grounds for termination.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well-qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Well or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.

Temporary employees hired in wildland fire or wildland fire support positions are eligible for the following:
-Annual, sick leave, and paid federal holidays
-Depending on tour of duty - Sunday, holiday, shift differential and/or hazard pay
-Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program - Employees electing to participate in the FEHB will be responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the official agency roles, which is deducted from bi-weekly earnings. After separating from federal employment, employees will be offered to continue participation in FEHB under the Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC) option. Employees electing to continue coverage under the TCC provision will be responsible for the full premium amount plus a 2% administration fee.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. The job specific questions relate to the following job elements required to do the work of this position.

Element 1 - Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (Screen-Out)
Element 2 - Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order).
Element 3 - Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).

Bureau of Land Management

The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

Agency contact information

DOI FIRES Program Office
Phone
888-364-6432
Email
blm_fa_fires@blm.gov
Website
http://www.firejobs.doi.gov
Address
Bureau of Land Management
call toll free number for address information
Boise, ID 83705
US

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