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This announcement establishes an open continuous (10-month) Standing Register for Crane Operator positions. This register will primarily be used to fill temporary positions for additional coverage during our winter work maintenance period and for various work projects. But, in rare instances, could be used to fill a permanent or term position if needed. Applications will be forwarded on an "as needed" basis.
Learn more about this agency11/07/2017 to 10/29/2018
$30.89 - $33.89 per hour
WG 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time -
Competitive
10
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SLSDC.MNT-2018-0001
483325000
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Current Permanent Competitive Service Civilian Federal Employees, Reinstatement Eligibles and individuals with the following special appointing authorities; Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), and ICTAP eligibles.
You will operate cranes, derricks and mobile cranes, and a variety of engineering and construction equipment. Equipment operated can include, but is not limited to, trucks of gross vehicle weights of up to and exceeding 22,000 pounds, backhoes, front end loaders, and various cranes. You will be responsible for assuring equipment is in safe operating condition and for operating the equipment in a safe manner according to safety rules and regulations.
THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION ARE:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.
EEO STATEMENT: The Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains a model federal work environment that is free of discrimination. DOT ensures equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, or protected activity.
PHYSICAL EFFORT FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assignments require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving agility, cramped positions, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, entering cramped compartments; working behind high voltage power panels in restricted spaces. Lifts objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, may lift and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds, although assistance is usually provided. Good vision with or without glasses is required; ability to distinguish color code of wires and depth of perception is also required. Must be able to detect unusual noise or odor emanating from electrical components.
When working at Lock Operations, frequently lifts and turns while handling lines weighting up to 100 pounds, generally with another Lock Operations employee. Frequently required to climb ladders, walk over rough terrain, climb towers, reach, twist, turn, bend, and squat, often while wearing uncomfortable or awkward safety equipment. May be required to stand for long periods or to board craft from lock walls, docks, or shoreline areas. Perception of distance and motion, and coordination of hands and eyes are necessary for operating the lock equipment and tying up vessels.
WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
May be required to climb to various heights up to 100 feet and work from scaffolds, ladders, or manbaskets. Work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather, over water, on the water from rafts, and in work areas that are noisy. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones and burns. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of electrical shock, cuts and bruises. May be exposed to hazardous materials/waste. Guidance for proper handling of hazardous materials/waste is obtained through formal training efforts and specific guidance issued by the supervisor. Failure to handle wastes properly has the possibility of damaging the health of SLSDC employees, damaging Federal property, or polluting the Seaway.
PLEASE NOTE: As part of the assessment process applicants will be required to come to SLSDC in Massena, NY to perform a Crane Operator hands-on test. Your score on this part of the assessment will be combined with the score from the on-line test to determine whether your application will be referred to management.
Reimbursements for testing and interview expenses are not authorized. If you are required to perform the test and then selected for an interview you are responsible for all costs involved with traveling to Massena, NY. If you do not live in the local commuting area, phone interviews may be arranged prior to arranging an on-site interview.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
Federal Wage System (FWS) positions require the use of a Screen-Out Element. Points will be based on experience and training which are documented by your responses to the questionnaire. To be qualified, applicants must receive at least 2 points on the Screen-Out Element and an average of 2 points on all the elements in order to be considered minimally qualified for the position. Applicants who do not receive 2 points on the Screen-Out Element will be eliminated from further consideration.
Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package. If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be updated or you may not be referred to the selecting official. Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review. The Automated Staffing Office is ultimately responsible for determining your final rating.
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ALL Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy.
The following is a list of documents that are only required based on the type of position and consideration for which you are applying. Please review each of the following sections to determine which, if any, additional documents you need to provide with your application.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - Most recent performance appraisal (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan that does not include this information.
AWARDS - Copies of any award(s) received within the last 3 years.
VETERANS: Your last DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, that shows the type of discharge and all dates of active duty is required to verify your eligibility. it need not be official.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
You may check your application status into by logging into your USAJOBS account. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/483325000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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