Tractor Operator
This is a Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year. It is anticipated that this position will be in non-pay status four (4) pay periods. The typical season for this Tractor Operator position is February through December, but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions. The primary duty station for this position is Big Meadows Maintenance Area on Skyline Drive; however, during winter operations, the employee may be required to report to Park Headquarters near Luray, VA. The primary purpose of this position is to operate tractors with attachments, in mowing road shoulders, slopes, and administrative roads. Other duties assigned include:
Applying herbicides. Assist the park's tree worker in cutting hazardous trees and low hanging limbs. Assist the Equipment Operators with projects when they operate heavy equipment to excavate, grade, remove snow and ice, pull ditches along road ways, and to cut slopes, load from stock piles or pits, landscape surfaces, cleans rock slides, and hauls equipment and material. Operate tractors and mowers for long periods. May lift items that weigh 50 to 100 pounds. Works outside and inside and is exposed to hot, humid, and/or extremely cold weather. The employee is required to possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License or acquire one within six months of employment. The employee must possess a State of Virginia pesticide/herbicide category 60 registered technician or acquire one within six months of employment. PARK LOCATION:
Shenandoah National Park is located in Virginia, approximately 90 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. The park consists of approximately 197,000 acres of land, including 80,000 acres designated as wilderness. It also contains 105 miles of Skyline Drive and 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Annual visitation is around 1.3 million, which has direct and extensive economic impact on the surrounding area (eight counties and nine municipalities). The park's natural, cultural and recreational resources are of vital interest to local and regional businesses, political leaders, conservation and outdoor recreation organizations, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additional Information:
For additional information regarding this announcement or how to apply, please contact the HR Office at number or email provided in the announcement. For specific questions pertaining to the position being advertised, please contact Russell Griswold at Russell Griswold@nps.gov or 540-999-3500, ext. 3252. Email is the preferred method of inquiry as it provides the fastest response time. When inquiring by email please include the announcement number in the subject line. Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the elements listed in the Online Occupational Questionnaire to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required; however you must be able to demonstrate the rough experience shown in your written application, that you possess sufficient knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc, (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to drive safely (motor vehicles) Ability to operate safely (non-motor vehicles) Reliability and dependability as a tractor operator If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer
Experience:
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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applying herbicides. Assist the park's tree worker in cutting hazardous trees and low hanging limbs. Assist the Equipment Operators with projects when they operate heavy equipment to excavate, grade, remove snow and ice, pull ditches along road ways, and to cut slopes, load from stock piles or pits, landscape surfaces, cleans rock slides, and hauls equipment and material. Operate tractors and mowers for long periods. May lift items that weigh 50 to 100 pounds. Works outside and inside and is exposed to hot, humid, and/or extremely cold weather. The employee is required to possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License or acquire one within six months of employment. The employee must possess a State of Virginia pesticide/herbicide category 60 registered technician or acquire one within six months of employment. PARK LOCATION:
Shenandoah National Park is located in Virginia, approximately 90 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. The park consists of approximately 197,000 acres of land, including 80,000 acres designated as wilderness. It also contains 105 miles of Skyline Drive and 101 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Annual visitation is around 1.3 million, which has direct and extensive economic impact on the surrounding area (eight counties and nine municipalities). The park's natural, cultural and recreational resources are of vital interest to local and regional businesses, political leaders, conservation and outdoor recreation organizations, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Additional Information:
For additional information regarding this announcement or how to apply, please contact the HR Office at number or email provided in the announcement. For specific questions pertaining to the position being advertised, please contact Russell Griswold at Russell Griswold@nps.gov or 540-999-3500, ext. 3252. Email is the preferred method of inquiry as it provides the fastest response time. When inquiring by email please include the announcement number in the subject line. Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the elements listed in the Online Occupational Questionnaire to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required; however you must be able to demonstrate the rough experience shown in your written application, that you possess sufficient knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc, (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to drive safely (motor vehicles) Ability to operate safely (non-motor vehicles) Reliability and dependability as a tractor operator If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer
Experience:
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.
- Department:
5705 Tractor Operating - Salary Range:
$22.52 to $26.26 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
