Tractor Operator Na-06

Summary
This position is located at Golf Course, Restone Arsenal, Alabama.
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This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
Duties

• Incumbent operates a field-type tractor with attached and towed equipment.
• Plans the order in which work is to be accomplished; transports materials and equipment; and digs, loads, plants, clears,mows and dispenses liquid and solid materials.
• Performs minor maintenance on field-type tractors and attached and towed equipment.
• Adjusts the equipment for job requirements such as setting the height of mower blades, depth of plow blades, and the rate of application of sprayer attachments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory condition of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a physical exam.
• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
• Work is usually performed out-side. Operator is usually exposed to long periods of hot sun, dust, and bad weather.
• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications
Must have one year related experience in operating and performing minor maintenance on a field-type tractor and associated equipment.
Must have and retain valid driver's license.
May be required to obtain a Government motor vehicle operator's permit.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Initial Cut-Off Date:

• Wednesday, April 10, 2024 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.

Area of Consideration:

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Applications:

• If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. by 06/04/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

FWS Allowances and Differentials

• This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
• All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

• It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).

Other:

• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
• NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

• Benefits
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• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  
  • License
  • Resume
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • License
  • Supporting Documentation Relating to Eligibilities
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• How to Apply
  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
  
  1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12372013. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
  2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
  
  Agency contact information
  Gail Lovoi
  Phone
  (571) 644-6228
  Email
  gail.a.lovoi.naf@army.mil
  Address
  BK-NAF-W0WFAA US ARMY GARRISON REDSTONE
  DO NOT MAIL
  Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
  US
  Next steps
  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• License
• Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• License
• Supporting Documentation Relating to Eligibilities
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12372013. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information
Gail Lovoi
Phone
(571) 644-6228
Email
gail.a.lovoi.naf@army.mil
Address
BK-NAF-W0WFAA US ARMY GARRISON REDSTONE
DO NOT MAIL
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
US
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request