{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c4ea90afd37f88204fdcfcaf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c4ea90afd37f88204fdcfcaf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c4ea90afd37f88204fdcfcaf","title":"Engineering Equipment Operator","description":"Summary\n\nYou will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator with the Fish and Wildlife Service.\n\nYou may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.\n\nYou may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.\n\nSalary Range Information (Per Annum): $30.45 - $35.54 per hour *First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.\n\nLearn more about this agency\nThis job is open to\n\nThe public\nU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.\nCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)\nFederal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.\nClarification from the agency\n\nThis announcement is open to United States Citizens; U.S. Nationals; and Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).\nDuties\n\nSome of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:\n\nOperate heavy equipment, such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, specialized tracked equipment, agricultural tractors with implements, and herbicide spraying equipment, to support construction, maintenance, and habitat management projects.\nTransport oversized and heavy-haul equipment and materials in accordance with established safety requirements.\nMaintain and repair a variety of equipment, such as heavy equipment, specialized tracked equipment, vehicles, boats, generators, and small engines, by diagnosing malfunctions, replacing defective parts, and performing preventive maintenance.\nPerform building and facility maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, masonry, welding, and heating and cooling systems.\nIn coordination with Refuge staff, plan and complete land management, construction, maintenance, and repair projects with minimal supervision.\nProtect natural resources by following environmental compliance requirements and minimizing impacts to wildlife habitat during project activities.\nTrain and mentor employees and volunteers while ensuring safe work practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and protective gear.\nMaintain accurate maintenance, equipment, and work records by updating logs and entering data into approved electronic systems.\nRequirements\n\nConditions of employment\n\nMust provide proof of U.S. citizenship.\nAppointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.\nMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.\nDirect Deposit participation required.\nSuccessfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.\nMust have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.\nMust have a current or obtain within 6 months a CDL license or registration.\nPre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.\nA physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.\nYou are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.\nYou are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.\nYou must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.\nAs a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.\n\nThis probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:\nyour performance and conduct;\nthe needs and interests of the agency;\nwhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and\nwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.\n\nQualifications\n\nRequirements continued.\nUnder applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.\n\nUpon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.\n\nQualifications:\n\nAll qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/24/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.\n\nTo qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:\nAbility to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)\nAbility to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)\nWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)\nAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)\nOperation of Motor Vehicles\nAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)\nReliability and Dependability as a Engineer Equipment Operator\nIf your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.\n\nYou must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.\n\nVolunteer Experience: 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.\n\nEducation\n\nThere is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.\n\nAdditional information\n\nAdditional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.\n\nRelated Non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630).\n\nPhysical Demands: Very strenuous heavy physical effort is required in the operation and frequent adjustment of large pieces of equipment and attachments, often under adverse operating conditions. Location of the controls and attachments frequently requires work in awkward or strained positions. Additional physical requirements may be required due to facility maintenance assignments and tasks regarding ladders, confined spaces, lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, etc. Considerable energy is needed working in small, confined spaces or elevated areas, and operating equipment over rough surfaces. Work normally requires extensive standing, walking, kneeling and bending. Lifts, carries and sets up, parts, equipment and objects or loads up to 50 pounds, unassisted, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.\nWorking Conditions: Work is accomplished both in an office setting (5%) and outdoors (95%). Due to operations of large and complicated equipment, often in rough terrain, the operator is exposed to injury resulting from equipment overturning, and is subject to noise, vibration, dust, fumes, grease, dirt, and moving parts of equipment and machinery. Work performed outside is in a variety of settings where steep terrain, extremely uneven, rocky and slippery footing is normal. Temperature extremes are common.\n\nEmployee is regularly exposed to the possibility of shock, cuts, scrapes, and bruises, falls, falling material, or injury from equipment associated with power equipment or hazardous materials. Work demands conformance to safety requirements including the use of a variety of personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, hardhats, hearing protection, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, steel toe heavy leather boots, respirator, and other personal protective items.\n\nSerious injury may result from getting caught in operating equipment, or from collisions with automobiles when operating\non or near public roads.\n\nAll Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.\n\nCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.\n\nBenefits\n\nA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.\n\nReview our benefits\n\nEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\nHow you will be evaluated\n\nYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.\n\nA 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.\n\nYour resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the \"Resume\" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.\n\nCandidates 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. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories:\n\nBest Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position\n\nWell Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job\n\nQualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.\n\nYou will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:\n\nAbility to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision\nAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)\nAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)\nAbility to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)\nOperation of Motor Vehicles\nReliability and Dependability as a Engineer Equipment Operator\nWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)\n\nIf fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, the agency will expand the group of candidates in accordance with the pre-announced supplement strategy and 5 CFR 332.402(f).\n\nCurrent or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.\nRequired Documents\n\nOverstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.\n\nThe following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/24/2026:\n\nResume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your 2-page resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the qualification requirements. More information on how to write a Federal Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include\nComplete Required Assessment.\nVeterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. Veterans must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Parent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.va.gov/records/ or call 1-800-827-1000. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active-duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.\nInteragency Career Transition (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): You MUST submit proof of eligibility including 1) copy of the agency notice, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc.; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be well qualified. For more information visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).\nFailure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.\n\nDo not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.\n\nDo not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.\nHow to Apply\n\nPlease read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 08/24/2026 to receive consideration.\n\nThe application process is as follows:\n\nClick the Apply Online button.\nAnswer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13028066\nClick the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.\n\nTo update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.\n\nTo view the announcement status or your application status, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.\n\nApplicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.\n\nAgency contact information\n Christopher Pfahl\nEmail\nchristopher_pfahl@ios.doi.gov\nNext steps\n\nYou may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.\n\nOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.\n\nYou can find your path with the Department of Interior at https://careers.doi.gov/.\n\nAny exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.\nOverview\n\nAccepting applications\nLocation\n1 vacancy in the following location:\n Lakeview, OR\nNo matching locations found.\nWork site options\nTelework eligible\nYes—as determined by the agency policy.\nRemote job\nNo\nRelocation expenses reimbursed\nNo\nSalary\n$30.45 - $35.54 per hour\nPay scale & grade\nWG 10\nPromotion potential\nNone\n Learn more about pay scale and grade\nPay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.\nWork schedule\nFull-time\nTravel Required\n25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.\nAppointment type\nPermanent\nOccupations and job series\n5716 Engineering Equipment Operating\nSupervisory status\nNo\nFederal service type\nThis job is in the Competitive Service\nRepresented by a union\nNo\nDrug test\nYes\nSecurity clearance\nNot Required\nPosition sensitivity and risk\nNon-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk\nJobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.\nBackground check type\nCredentialing\nSuitability/Fitness\nFinancial disclosure required\nNo\nSome jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.\nAnnouncement number\nFWS-DE-13028066-26-CP\nControl number\n879754800","company":"Usfish","rawCompany":"usfish","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T14:55:14.246Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-2073.00","title":"Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators","slug":"operating-engineers-and-other-construction-equipment-operators"},{"code":"49-3042.00","title":"Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines","slug":"mobile-heavy-equipment-mechanics-except-engines"},{"code":"45-3031.00","title":"Fishing and Hunting Workers","slug":"fishing-and-hunting-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"924120","title":"Administration of Conservation Programs","slug":"administration-of-conservation-programs"},{"code":"813312","title":"Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations","slug":"environment-conservation-and-wildlife-organizations"},{"code":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-machinery-and-equipment-except-automotive-and-electronic-repair-and-maintenance"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Equipment Operator","description":"Summary\n\nYou will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator with the Fish and Wildlife Service.\n\nYou may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.\n\nYou may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.\n\nSalary Range Information (Per Annum): $30.45 - $35.54 per hour *First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.\n\nLearn more about this agency\nThis job is open to\n\nThe public\nU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.\nCareer transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)\nFederal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.\nClarification from the agency\n\nThis announcement is open to United States Citizens; U.S. Nationals; and Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).\nDuties\n\nSome of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:\n\nOperate heavy equipment, such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, specialized tracked equipment, agricultural tractors with implements, and herbicide spraying equipment, to support construction, maintenance, and habitat management projects.\nTransport oversized and heavy-haul equipment and materials in accordance with established safety requirements.\nMaintain and repair a variety of equipment, such as heavy equipment, specialized tracked equipment, vehicles, boats, generators, and small engines, by diagnosing malfunctions, replacing defective parts, and performing preventive maintenance.\nPerform building and facility maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, masonry, welding, and heating and cooling systems.\nIn coordination with Refuge staff, plan and complete land management, construction, maintenance, and repair projects with minimal supervision.\nProtect natural resources by following environmental compliance requirements and minimizing impacts to wildlife habitat during project activities.\nTrain and mentor employees and volunteers while ensuring safe work practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and protective gear.\nMaintain accurate maintenance, equipment, and work records by updating logs and entering data into approved electronic systems.\nRequirements\n\nConditions of employment\n\nMust provide proof of U.S. citizenship.\nAppointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.\nMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.\nDirect Deposit participation required.\nSuccessfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.\nMust have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.\nMust have a current or obtain within 6 months a CDL license or registration.\nPre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.\nA physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.\nYou are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.\nYou are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.\nYou must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.\nAs a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.\n\nThis probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:\nyour performance and conduct;\nthe needs and interests of the agency;\nwhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and\nwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.\n\nQualifications\n\nRequirements continued.\nUnder applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.\n\nUpon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.\n\nQualifications:\n\nAll qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/24/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.\n\nTo qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:\nAbility to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)\nAbility to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)\nWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)\nAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)\nOperation of Motor Vehicles\nAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)\nReliability and Dependability as a Engineer Equipment Operator\nIf your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.\n\nYou must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.\n\nVolunteer Experience: 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.\n\nEducation\n\nThere is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.\n\nAdditional information\n\nAdditional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.\n\nRelated Non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630).\n\nPhysical Demands: Very strenuous heavy physical effort is required in the operation and frequent adjustment of large pieces of equipment and attachments, often under adverse operating conditions. Location of the controls and attachments frequently requires work in awkward or strained positions. Additional physical requirements may be required due to facility maintenance assignments and tasks regarding ladders, confined spaces, lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, etc. Considerable energy is needed working in small, confined spaces or elevated areas, and operating equipment over rough surfaces. Work normally requires extensive standing, walking, kneeling and bending. Lifts, carries and sets up, parts, equipment and objects or loads up to 50 pounds, unassisted, and up to 100 pounds with assistance.\nWorking Conditions: Work is accomplished both in an office setting (5%) and outdoors (95%). Due to operations of large and complicated equipment, often in rough terrain, the operator is exposed to injury resulting from equipment overturning, and is subject to noise, vibration, dust, fumes, grease, dirt, and moving parts of equipment and machinery. Work performed outside is in a variety of settings where steep terrain, extremely uneven, rocky and slippery footing is normal. Temperature extremes are common.\n\nEmployee is regularly exposed to the possibility of shock, cuts, scrapes, and bruises, falls, falling material, or injury from equipment associated with power equipment or hazardous materials. Work demands conformance to safety requirements including the use of a variety of personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, hardhats, hearing protection, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, steel toe heavy leather boots, respirator, and other personal protective items.\n\nSerious injury may result from getting caught in operating equipment, or from collisions with automobiles when operating\non or near public roads.\n\nAll Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.\n\nCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.\n\nBenefits\n\nA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.\n\nReview our benefits\n\nEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\nHow you will be evaluated\n\nYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.\n\nA 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.\n\nYour resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the \"Resume\" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.\n\nCandidates 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. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories:\n\nBest Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position\n\nWell Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job\n\nQualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.\n\nYou will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:\n\nAbility to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision\nAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)\nAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)\nAbility to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)\nOperation of Motor Vehicles\nReliability and Dependability as a Engineer Equipment Operator\nWork Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)\n\nIf fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, the agency will expand the group of candidates in accordance with the pre-announced supplement strategy and 5 CFR 332.402(f).\n\nCurrent or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.\nRequired Documents\n\nOverstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.\n\nThe following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/24/2026:\n\nResume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your 2-page resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the qualification requirements. More information on how to write a Federal Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include\nComplete Required Assessment.\nVeterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. Veterans must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Parent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.va.gov/records/ or call 1-800-827-1000. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active-duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.\nInteragency Career Transition (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): You MUST submit proof of eligibility including 1) copy of the agency notice, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc.; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be well qualified. For more information visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).\nFailure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.\n\nDo not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.\n\nDo not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.\nHow to Apply\n\nPlease read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 08/24/2026 to receive consideration.\n\nThe application process is as follows:\n\nClick the Apply Online button.\nAnswer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13028066\nClick the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.\n\nTo update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.\n\nTo view the announcement status or your application status, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.\n\nApplicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.\n\nAgency contact information\n Christopher Pfahl\nEmail\nchristopher_pfahl@ios.doi.gov\nNext steps\n\nYou may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.\n\nOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.\n\nYou can find your path with the Department of Interior at https://careers.doi.gov/.\n\nAny exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.\nOverview\n\nAccepting applications\nLocation\n1 vacancy in the following location:\n Lakeview, OR\nNo matching locations found.\nWork site options\nTelework eligible\nYes—as determined by the agency policy.\nRemote job\nNo\nRelocation expenses reimbursed\nNo\nSalary\n$30.45 - $35.54 per hour\nPay scale & grade\nWG 10\nPromotion potential\nNone\n Learn more about pay scale and grade\nPay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.\nWork schedule\nFull-time\nTravel Required\n25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.\nAppointment type\nPermanent\nOccupations and job series\n5716 Engineering Equipment Operating\nSupervisory status\nNo\nFederal service type\nThis job is in the Competitive Service\nRepresented by a union\nNo\nDrug test\nYes\nSecurity clearance\nNot Required\nPosition sensitivity and risk\nNon-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk\nJobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.\nBackground check type\nCredentialing\nSuitability/Fitness\nFinancial disclosure required\nNo\nSome jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.\nAnnouncement number\nFWS-DE-13028066-26-CP\nControl number\n879754800","datePosted":"2026-08-09T14:55:14.246Z","dateModified":"2026-08-09T14:55:14.246Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Usfish","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c4ea90afd37f88204fdcfcaf"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c4ea90afd37f88204fdcfcaf"}}