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Tractor Operator

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Public Works - Operations and Maintenance Division
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Summary

About the Position: You will provide grounds maintenance and snow removal services for the Public Works Division, Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
12/04/2024 to 12/09/2024
Salary
$31.08 to - $36.23 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 6
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Greely, AK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
CHDE245032895263D
Control number
820243700

Duties

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  • Perform grounds maintenance using lawn mower, tractors, and bob cat.
  • Perform snow removal operations on sidewalks and driveways.
  • Perform daily operator's maintenance on all equipment used whether hand or engine driven equipment.
  • Perform general labor duties to include digging ditches, grading, sloping, and occasional jack hammering.

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.
  • Incumbent must either possess or must be able to obtain and maintain Alaska State Driver's License (required to operate motor vehicles across the installation and occasionally to pick-up or deliver supplies to worksites off site).
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
  • In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
  • Incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to ensure mission accomplishment of sustaining base operations during mobilization.
  • Position requires the employee to pass pre-employment physical and annually thereafter.
  • Exerts very heavy physical effort in doing tasks such as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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) Tractor Operator~ without more than normal supervision. I can operate and perform common maintenance duties one or more grounds maintenance vehicle such as field tractors, mowers, fertilizers, spreaders, snow removal or tree removal equipment. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. - 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 Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
  • Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
  • Reliability and Dependability as a Tractor Operator
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
  • Physical Effort- Exerts very heavy physical effort in doing tasks such as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, running power mowers on grades, pushing heavy wheelbarrow loads of cement, using picks and jack hammers to remove damaged pavement, shoveling asphalt, etc. Duties require frequent and continual bending, reaching, pushing, kneeling, and lifting.
  • Working Conditions- Works outside in all types of weather and inside in areas that may be dusty, drafty, and noisy. Equipment, tools, and tasks frequently require special care to avoid serious injuries. Subject to loud noises, dirt, grease, oil, cuts, burns, and other injuries from handling materials, tools, and equipment. May require use of protective shoes, gloves, and safety glasses when working around craftsmen or asphalt repair work. Some work is performed outdoors under various weather conditions.

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.
  • 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) Installations Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment assistance may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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