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TRACTOR OPERATOR

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT CMD USAG FT LEONARD WOOD DPW OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DIVISION
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Resumes limited to two pages

Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.


This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017)

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
01/29/2025 to 07/24/2025
Salary
$17.16 to - $20.57 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 4
Location
many vacancies in the following location:
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - 15 NOV 2025
Work schedule
Part-time - NTE 79 hours per pay period
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
4
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCFS256213030151
Control number
829699100

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Duties

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  • Operate a riding mower and/or a small tractor in mowing and grounds maintenance work.
  • Perform various tasks in support of buildings and grounds upkeep to include mowing, raking, area police, etc.
  • Perform minor maintenance on equipment to keep in safe working condition.
  • Make judgments concerning tractor operations to maintain safety at work sites.

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.
  • Pre-employment physical is required
  • This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.

Qualifications

This is an Open and Continuous Announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the open period and will receive notification of results/referral. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period as stated above. Applications will expire after 90 days of submission. To continue to be eligible for consideration, reapplying is required at the time of expiration.


Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) TRACTOR OPERATOR~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common operation of a field type tractor and attached or towed mower or cutter bar, operate a riding lawn mower and 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)
  • Physical Effort: Work requires arm and leg movement to manipulate equipment controls; frequent walking, bending, stooping, pushing of conveyances, etc.; frequently lifts, carries and moves objects weighing up to 60 pounds and occasionally lifts items over 60 pounds.
  • Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors involving exposure to temperature extremes. Is exposed to noise, dust and dirt and possibility of bruises, cuts and scrapes.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • 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) 17 Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a temporary appointment will be appointed/converted into a Temporary appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.

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, 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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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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