General Equipment Operator Leader

Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region in Chinle, Arizona. Incumbent provides a variety of general equipment operator leader duties maintaining BIA system roads, bridges, transit and transportation facilities. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RECRUITMENT BONUS MAY BE AUTHORIZED PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL. Responsibilities Lead others by assisting, providing instructions, training, or answering questions regarding work procedures and directives. Operates machinery to repair and restoration of earth roads, graveled roads, paved roads, and bridges. Operates an assortment of power and pneumatic tools including diesel-powered air compressor, and air powered tools. Performs routine preventative maintenance and emergency service on equipment. Attend meetings and training as required. Strictly adheres to the Agency Safety Program, Continuity of Operations Plan and Spill Prevention and Counter Measures Plan. Keep field records on equipment maintenance and operation. Performs a variety of general labor duties in the preservation, repair and restoration of earth roads, graveled roads, paved roads, and bridges. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C, Qualification Standard Handbook) will be used in determining applicants qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Listed below are the JOB ELEMENTS you will be rated on: Element #73 – Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out Element) Element # 2-E – Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc Element # 25-E – Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Element # 60 – Use of Measuring Instruments Element #75-A – Ability to Interpret Instruction, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Element #81 – Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Element # 82-A – Knowledge of Materials Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Education Education is not required. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2023 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Chinle, Arizona. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the “rest of U.S.” chart. This is a supervisory position. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period before their appointment becomes final. Those who do not satisfactorily complete this probationary period will be returned to positions of no lower grade and pay than those they occupied before assuming their supervisory assignment. TELEWORK: The Bureau of Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are not suitable for telework. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.