Clarification from the agency

Local Commuting area to Naval Station Mayport, FL. Local Commute is defined as within 50 miles from the installation. the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

The incumbent operates tractor and attached or towed equipment; including, mower, trailer, tow bars, plows, harrows, spreaders and front-end loaders. Incumbent is responsible for operator maintenance on tractors, such as checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels.

Mows various fields using gas mowers, rotary mower and back blade. Moves and spreads dirt and clay using front loader and hand tools. Drags and prepares fields for various sporting events. Spreads fertilizer and grass seed. Checks irrigation system and may make minor repairs to system.

Edges walkways, patios and flower beds in and around MWR facilities. Loads, carries and spreads mulch in flower beds and in other areas as directed.

May assist ball field maintenance staff by infield grooming on the artificial turf field. Preparing athletic fields for sporting events such as: softball, baseball, football and soccer, to include marking fields, setting goals and bases according to regulations.

May assist golf maintenance staff with golf course maintenance duties as needed.

Prepares field areas for special events as directed by supervisor.

Assists other facility maintenance personnel in accomplishing other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Incumbent uses frequent and repetitive arm and leg movements to operate tractor controls and equipment controls.
• The operator lifts and handles heavy equipment attachments when connecting them to tractor. Incumbent also lifts materials, such as bags of fertilizer and seed, weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Work is performed outside, subject to long periods of in the sun and sometimes in inclement weather as well heat, high humidity and chilly temperatures. Normal exposure to dirt, dust, mud, chemical fertilizers and chance of minor cuts and bruises.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Incumbent operates both the tractor and equipment and must be able to manipulate both the tractor and equipment controls at the same time. For example, incumbent must be able to operate the tractor while raising and lowering the tractor and equipment in confined areas, such as between shrubs and trees, and along fences and curbs.
• Operator must be able to operate the tractor and equipment under difficult conditions, such as mud and in areas where flying objects are more likely to cause clogging of the equipment.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience on all types of equipment used.
• Tractors are field-type tractors, typically powered with gasoline or diesel engines, have four (4) wheels and up to eight (8) forward gears ranging in size from eighteen (18) HP to forty-six (46) HP. The equipment requires multiple connections to the tractor and adjustments, such as setting the depth of the plow blades or height of mower blades. Other equipment includes dump truck (average five (5) tons), fork-lift, tree spade back and front hoe tractor.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.