Thursday, August 04, 2011 to Thursday, August 18, 2011Full Time Career/Career Conditional
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This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment at a large, complex fish hatchery producing chinook salmon and steelhead near Anderson, California.For information about the Coleman National Fish Hatchery Complex, visit http://www.fws.gov/coleman/NOTE: This position is also being announced under merit promotion procedures, open to current and former federal employees. See vacancy R8-11-516090-ES if you want to be considered under merit promotion procedures.More than one vacancy may be filled from this announcement if the need arises.U.S. Citizenship and Background Investigation Valid driver's license (CDL required within 6 months of hire)Pre-employment and random drug testingInitial probationary periodMust wear official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniformRequired occupancy of on-station government housing
Duties include:
Repairing and maintaining facilities, including piping, pumps, sluice gates and valves;Troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding or relocating machinery and equipment, such as compressors, reduction gears, traveling rail track systems, water pumps, sluice gates, hydraulic motors and rams, pneumatic and electrical actuating systems, fuel lines and lubricating systems, ozone generators, transformers and generators, pump and motor assemblies, and connecting power sources and auxilliary components;Using vibration analyzers to monitor equipment function in complex/interrelated systems associated with the ozone production facility, water filtration structures, water delivery system and back-up generator system;Troubleshooting, repairing/replacing major components and systems, such as engines, transmissions, differentials and transaxles, electronic and mechanical fuel injection systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel and other assemblies;Manufacture or re-machine parts such as bushings, bearings, couplings, seals and pistons;Build/repair barriers across canals, cat-walks, platforms with railings, and welding parts and components of metal structures/equipment such as tanks, trash racks, scaffolds, bulkheads and slide gates; Design, construct and repair wood frame structures such as scaffolds, bins, pallets, concrete forms, drywalll, decking, roofing, etc.;Maintain and repair electrical systems, including fire or water alarm systems and emergency power systems;Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loader, fork lift, backhoe, dump truck, fish distribution trucks, farm tractors and implements;Plan and schedule maintenance programs and projects, and maintain records;Back-up operation of the ozone water treatment and delivery system.Work is performed indoors and outdoors in adverse weather conditions, near running water and in confined spaces, noise, fumes, and dusty, greasy or dirty conditions, and frequently involves strenuous activity. You will be required to use appropriate safety equipment, including hard-toe shoes, personal flotation devices, and fall arrest equipment.
Emergency situations resulting from mechanical failure or affects of natural catastrophes (flood, debris problems) are not uncommon and must be dealt with quickly. You will be required to live on-station in government housing and respond to after-hours water system alarms.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used to determine qualification requirements and is available for review at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Index.asp
Although there is no specific amount of training or experience required, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience or training described in your resume that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work of this maintenance mechanic position at a complex facility without more than normal supervision.
OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS (conditions of employment)
Work Schedules may be subject to irregular hours, changing schedules, overtime, and weekend and/or holiday work.
Must respond to water system alarms and emergencies during non-work hours according to call-back schedules.
Must have or obtain commercial driver's license with 6 months of hire.
Must obtain heavy equipment certification.
Direct deposit of salary payment.
Must apply for Government travel charge card if expected to travel on official business.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures.If your resume/application shows that you have at least minimally acceptable qualifications in the screen-out element (the critical knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance) for this job, your evaluation will be based on a review of your complete application package and the extent to which your responses to the Questionnaire relate to the job elements listed below:Ability to perform equipment assembly, installation and repair, including hydraulic, pneumatic and large water pumps, and large emergency diesel standby gensets (Screen-Out); Ability to apply technical practices (plumbing, sewer, water delivery, welding and electrical); Ability to use measuring instruments; Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.;Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment;Knowledge of materials.We will then place you in one of three categories:· Qualified: Meets minimum qualifications established for the position, but does not meet the benchmark definition for the Well Qualified category · Well Qualified: Demonstrates overall competency in the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. · Best Qualified: Demonstrates high proficiency and comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. Please make sure that your responses to the questionnaire are supported in your resume. Also, follow all instructions carefully as errors and omissions may affect your score.Note: If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience and/or education, OR that your application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.
Application of Veterans’ Preference: Under category rating and selection procedures, if you are eligible for veteran's preference you will be placed above non-preference eligibles within your category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be placed at the top of the Best Qualified category.If you claim 5-point veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form. For more information about Veterans, visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
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You must submit a complete Application Package, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM (EASTERN STANDARD TIME) Thursday, August 18, 2011.To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf The vacancy ID for this job is 509917. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. If you cannot apply online: 1. Click the following link to view and print the Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and2. Print this OPM Form OPM 1203 fx to provide your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, and 3. Fax the completed 1203-FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
For this job announcement, the following documents are required: Resume or Application. At a minimum, your resume must contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.Veteran’s preference documentation (DD-214 or equivalent, SF-15 and VA letter, as appropriate), if applicable;Proof of eligibility for priority placement as a surplus or displaced Federal employee under the Career Transition Assistance Program / Interagency Career Transition Program, if applicable. To be considered “well-qualified,” you must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. See http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.
If you do not submit all the required materials, we will not be able to fully process your application, and you may lose consideration for this position. No additional information will be solicited or accepted after the closing date.
If you have any problems submitting your application, contact the online help at ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov
If you have questions about the vacancy, contact Human Resources at the phone number or email address listed below and reference 509917.Esther F. Standish
Phone: (503)231-6136
Email: ESTHER_STANDISH@FWS.GOV Agency Information:
US Fish and Wildlife Service Oregon
911 NE 11 Ave
Portland, OR 97232
Once you submit the online Occupational Questionnaire successfully, you will receive an email acknowledging your submission was received.
After the vacancy closes, a review of your application will be made. Within approximately 20 business days, we will notify you of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
REMINDER: It is your responsibility to maintain access to your e-mail account; undelivered e-mails may cause you to lose consideration or not receive information about your application. Be sure to include on any correspondence your full name and vacancy number (509917) in any communication regarding this job. Please inform us of any changes in your contact information. If you decide you do not wish to be considered for the position, please notify us to withdraw your name. If we're not able to contact you, or you do not respond to requests for information, it may be grounds for not selecting you.
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