Engineering Equipment Operator

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator with the Fish & Wildlife Service at the Tensas River National Wildlife in Tallulah Louisiana.

You may be required to work weekends.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

Have a level of experience, education, and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform as an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-08 Experience for this position requires operating multiple types of heavy engineering equipment inclusive of but not limited to: graders, bulldozers, loaders, excavators/backhoes, and compactors. Work involves operating engineering equipment on steep and rough terrain to excavate, backfill, grade or level earth including roads, to exact specifications.

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.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.