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Reclamation is a contemporary water management agency. Reclamation is best known for Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River and Folsom Dam on the American River. Today we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the western United States. View our video titled "Traditions, Talent, and Teamwork" here.
Learn more about this agency12/05/2019 to 12/19/2019
$17.78 - $20.71 per hour
WG 05
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
76% or greater - Travel is an integral part of this position and the incumbent will drive long hours to mobilize and set up drill equipment at remote locations; be in travel status a majority of the time (95% of time).
No
Permanent
Full-time - Usually shifts are 10 days on/4 days off, 10 hour days.
Competitive
05
No
No
BR-UC-2019-30 (DE-rm)
553563000
Reclamation is seeking a few new professionals looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Drill Rig Operator Helper. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Would you enjoy operating drill rigs to perform various tests and installations at various sites throughout the 17 Western States?
Here is a great opportunity to join a great organization with excellent growth potential!
A few positions located in Region 7, Upper Colorado Basin, Provo Area Office, Field Engineering Division, Geology & Drilling Operations Group, Drilling Operations Team, duty stationed in Pleasant Grove, Utah. For living conditions in Pleasant Grove, UT click: here.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
MAJOR DUTIES
- Assists a Drill Rig Operator in performance of assigned duties.
- Helps set up, align, operate and maintain drilling machines, drilling support equipment and drilling systems, including a variety of top head rotary drill rigs, rig tenders, core barrels and drill rods.
- Sets casing or reinforcing materials.
- Fuels and lubricates before or during operations and helps clean, lubricate, adjust and repair equipment when not operating.
- Safety is a critical component of this job. Work requires wearing personal protective equipment such as hardhat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, sleeved shirts and long pants even in extreme heat. A safety harness will be worn at all times while working in the crow’s nest, helper’s deck or while more than 4 feet above the ground. The incumbent is responsible for complying with safety instructions and regulations, ensuring individual’s safety, and promptly reporting unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and accidents to supervisor.
Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily outdoors, and therefore the employee is exposed to temperature extremes from -20 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and dirt, dust, mud, rain, snow and ice (field work 95% of time). There is a constant possibility of injury to self and other employees of the work crew if proper safety procedures are not followed. Incumbent will work a variety of schedules, including longer than normal workdays, and weekends and holidays as required (usually shifts are 10 days on/4 days off, 10-12 work hours per day).
Physical Effort: Work is extremely physical and involves handling, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying and moving heavy drilling equipment. There are also prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, pushing, climbing, reaching and pulling.
Conditions of Employment:
- You are required to possess and maintain a valid, State-issued driver's license.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a forklift certification, and a fall protection and rescue certification within 90 days of appointment.
* Your appointment will be terminated if you fail to meet these requirements.
You must meet all qualification requirements and any selective factors, by the closing date of this announcement.
Telework: Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
References: On your application, please include the names and current phone numbers for at least 3 supervisory references. If any individual is no longer available for contact, you are requested to provide the name and current phone number of another person with the company (team lead, acting supervisor, etc.) that would know your work history.
Physical Examination (Medical Testing): This position MAY require periodic post-employment testing related to OSHA-mandated medical surveillance monitoring for occupational exposures, such as exposure to lead or heavy metals, hearing conservation, and/or use of a respirator.
E-Verify: DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit: E-Verify.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Category rating and selection procedures will be used for evaluating this position. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your on-line responses to the vacancy assessment questionnaire will be used to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc., for placement in one of the following categories: 1) Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified and 3) Qualified. Qualified candidates will be assigned a numerical score on a scale of 70-100 and Veterans with preference will be placed at the top of their respective category. Disabled veterans who meet minimum qualifications and have a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% (CP or CPS) will be placed at the top of the Best Qualified category. The assessment questionnaire will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Applicants will be further evaluated on the following “Job Elements" through your resume and responses to the online questions:
1. Ability to do the work of a Drill Rig Operator Helper without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
2. Operation of Motor Vehicles.
3. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order).
4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
5. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles).
6. Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle).
7. Reliability and Dependability as a Drill Rig Operator Helper.
The elements are from the X118C, Federal Wage System Qualifications. For further information, please visit: X118C.
Applicant's answers to questions will be verified against information provided in their online resume. Be sure that the resume clearly supports the responses to all the questions by addressing experience, education and/or training relevant to this position. Applicants must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. Applicants who exaggerate or falsify their experience and/or education may be removed from employment consideration.
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an on-line assessment questionnaire, and the following Supporting Documents, as appropriate:
--Resume: A resume with dates of employment. Your resume may be submitted in any format. If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application. For qualifications determinations, your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and mm/dd/yy to mm/dd/yy, OR mm/dd/yy to the date you are submitting the resume). If using an automated resume builder, be sure to include this specific information in the narrative portion of your work description. Any period of employment that does not include this specific information WILL NOT be credited toward meeting the qualifications requirements of the position.
--Copy of valid, State-issued driver's license.
--Forklift certification and fall protection and rescue certification, if applicable.
--DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty: If you are entitled to veterans’ preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, and you should indicate the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans’ preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
-For 5-point veterans' preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
-For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation requested by this form.
--For information on veteran's eligibility visit: Vet Guide.
--CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified, i.e. meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements and score at least 90 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit: CTAP/ICTAP.
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.
Applications (resume and assessment questionnaire) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. When you're ready to apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the side of any page.
This vacancy is being announced through the Bureau of Reclamation's Hiring System--HireMe. For more information about the HireMe system and the registration process, click here. As part of the on-line application process, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents. Failure to submit the requested supporting documents may result in your not being considered for this position.
Options for submitting supporting documentation include Auto Requested Fax or uploading from your USAJOBS profile - instructions provided during the online application process. In addition, you may e-mail your supporting documentation to mgbishop@usbr.gov, fax directly to the HR Office at (801) 524-3187, mail to 125 South State Street, Room 8100 (UC-543), Salt Lake City, Utah 84138, OR hand-deliver to 125 South State Street, Room 8100 (UC-543), Salt Lake City, Utah 84138. Include your name and the vacancy number on the supporting document(s).
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at the phone number shown at the bottom of this page. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
After all application packages have been received, resumes and transcripts will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire. Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation, by regularly checking their public status notifications in their USAJOBS profile.
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/553563000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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