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Summary Works at a designated field office under the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Division, Operations Department, in the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) operating one or more types of moderately complex equipment, such as farm-type tractors, mobile equipment, and or engineering equipment also performs a variety of tasks involved in the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds, structures, fixtures, utilities, and designated monuments. Responsibilities Operates farm-type tractors with towed or attached equipment on rough, uneven, and sloped terrain. Operates one or more types of gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler type traction. Clears sloped banks along waterways, roadways, floodways, and levees. Excavates, backfills, and levels earth to rough specifications. Performs preventive maintenance on various equipment to ensure safe and serviceable condition. Performs maintenance work such as basic painting, basic electrical work, basic carpentry and repairs concrete surfaces. The initial cut-off for consideration is May 20, 2024; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Qualifications for first consideration must be met by May 20, 2024 Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required, however your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Engineering Equipment Operator (Open Until Filled) without more than normal supervision. Examples of experience include: operating farm-type tractors with towed or attached equipment (i.e., 20-foot bat winged mower, slope mower, gator pump, etc.) on rough, uneven, and sloped terrain; operating gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler type traction (e.g. crawler tractor, graders, front-end loader, backhoe, trench digger, bulldozer, etc.); operating gasoline or diesel-powered motor vehicles (e.g. dump truck, water truck, tractor/trailer) with a gross vehicle weight of over 32,000 pounds; operating heavy equipment transport trucks and lowboy trailer combinations; applying knowledge of vehicle overhead and side clearances, turning radius, and breaking distance; loading, arranging, and securing cargo onto trailers; painting metal structures, equipment, and various types of surfaces; mixing, pouring, spreading, and leveling cement; replacing wall switches, light fixtures, and outlets; using basic tools such as wrenches, sockets, pliers, and/or screwdrivers to perform maintenance tasks on vehicles and equipment. For more information on these qualification standards, please Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Physical Effort Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to 44 lbs. Heavier items are lifted with the assistance of others or by using equipment, such as carts, hand trucks, dollies, etc. Maintenance related work requires walking, standing, bending, climbing onto ladders, platforms, and scaffolds, and large equipment. Works in cramped or hard-to-reach places. The work requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, and moving of arms and legs in order to operate tractor controls and to make couplings between the equipment, attachments and large equipment; reaching above shoulders; engaging in rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously to operate multiple vehicle controls; using near and far vision (correctable) and depth perception to read instructions, monitor gauges, and operate mobile equipment; hearing (aid permitted) to monitor equipment operation and voice communication. Strain may be caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Working Conditions Follows established safety procedures and practices to avoid injury and hazards in the work area. Use of protective clothing and safety gear, safety vest, safety shoes, goggles, face shield, hearing protection, and gloves. Works indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, dirt, dust, grease, solvents, paint fumes, noise, heights, slippery surfaces, and open waterways. Working in environmental conditions that may expose the incumbent to tetanus, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, Hepatitis Type A and Hepatitis Type B. Subject to abrasions, cuts, bruises, strains, fractures, insect bites, and other injuries. Exposed to the possibility of falling from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms. The occasional use of a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or face- fitted respirator may be required following a medical examination to determine any limitations. 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 If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.