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The primary purpose is to perform maintenance, repair, and modification of heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment which have utility systems, or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical or electronic systems, features, or controls designed for such purposes as construction, earth moving and comparable applications.
Learn more about this agency11/25/2024 to 04/25/2025
$30.55 - $35.65 per hour
WG 8
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Temporary - 1039 hours, the typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is late March through late September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 23, 2025.
Full-time - You may be required to work overtime.
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MW-1544-CUVA-25-12606821-OC
819557600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)
As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer for equipment maintenance this position is to perform maintenance and repair work on automobiles, trucks, tractors and other heavy equipment including gasoline, diesel engines and other mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronically controlled systems.
The incumbent will be responsible for maintenance and repair to park vehicles and large and small construction equipment. Prepare daily and monthly reports using the computer with such programs as Word, Excel and the Facility Management Software Systems. Complete requisitions for parts and supplies.
Troubleshoots and repairs components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials, transaxles, hydraulics, electronic fuel injection, emissions systems Incumbent will also be responsible for inspecting, repairing and overhauling small and large engines and other components on items such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, pumps, ATV's and all other related park equipment. Removes and installs accessory items, such as lights, radios, gun racks, toolboxes and ladder racks.
Some positions may involve maintenance way of work on the Cuyahoga Valley National Railroad which includes equipment operations, mechanical repairs, mowing along the railroad, clearing line of sights, tree trimming, and removal. Incumbent doing maintenance way of work is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and random drug and alcohol testing per the regulations established by the Federal Railroad Authority.
This position will be located in the Maintenance Division at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It has been established to provide the park with maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles, small engine and heavy equipment within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The employee works under the direct supervision of the Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor. The employee is guided by memoranda, National Park Service standards, OSHA, EPA and State of Ohio codes. For additional information contact Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Joe Simkanin, Joe Simkanin, 440-336-6537
Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Friday December 13, 2024** Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands: The incumbent is required to make repairs which often require them to work in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions, and the work performed frequently involves standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, crawling under vehicles, and making repairs in other tight spaces. The incumbent frequently lifts, handles, and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally moves moderately heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance or with mechanical devices.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/25/2025:
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.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/25/2025.You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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/819557600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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