Engineering Equipment Operator

This position is a Engineering Equipment Operator, WG- 5716-8 working in Hardeeville, South Carolina for the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex has 7 National Wildlife within the diverse low country of South Carolina and Georgia.

Qualifications: By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation.
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/
Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the Assessment Questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for consideration. To be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an "acceptable" level, and must achieve an average rating of at least "acceptable" on all of the elements. Only education, training, or experience acquired before the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements.
The screen out element for this position is: The ability to operate one or more types of heavy equipment (such as backhoes, skid steers, tractors, road graders) on flat or rolling terrain, or construction sites with simple terrain problems, to push, pull, pile, or load materials such as sand, gravel, earth, or refuse. Ability to maneuver the equipment into position and move it about in less confined areas. Ability to perform minor maintenance/repair work to building, facilities, and equipment requiring basic use of hand and power tools. Ability to follow instructions and specifications to accomplish work. Ability to perform all of the work listed above without more than normal supervision.
Job Elements:

1. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
4. Operation of Motor Vehicles
5. Ability to Drive Safely

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.Education: There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.Employment Type: FULL_TIME