Engineering Equipment Operator

In this position you will work as a member of the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC),Facilities Management Division, Roads and Grounds Section. MWEOC is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, approximately 60 miles west of Washington, DC. The ideal candidate is safety conscious and has operated a variety of engineering equipment with ability to service and maintain small engines and related equipment and possesses a current CDL while exhibiting attention to detail.

Qualifications:

The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard . Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Working Conditions:

The incumbent works both indoors and outdoors. Incumbent is frequently exposed to extreme temperature changes, dust, dirt, grease, heat, cold, wind, fumes and noise. Works in bad weather, in mud or snow and in wet or icy areas. Incumbent is subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, and bruises. The incumbent follows prescribed and uses prescribed safety practices and safety equipment such as protective hearing devices, hard hats and hard toed shoes. There is an increased danger of tipping or overturning the vehicle, especially when working on steep banks and side slopes. They are sometimes required to work from ladders or work platforms.

Physical Effort:

Heavy physical effort is required in operating equipment controls. Considerable strain is encountered resulting from vibration, jerking, jolting, etc., in operation over rough surfaces, Because of location of controls, may work on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles in awkward or strained positions for long periods. Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands and feet, and of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment. Must change the position of attachments more often and more rapidly. 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.

NOTE:

Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here . Current or former FEMA Reservists/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE): To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.