Motor Vehicle Operator - Bureau of Land Management - Utah

Monday, January 03, 2011 to Wednesday, August 31, 2011Full-time This is a temporary appointmentmany vacancies - Throughout Oregon, OR; many vacancies - Throughout Utah, UT; many vacancies - Throughout Nevada, NVAll U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required.

Opportunities in: Nevada:  Battle Mountain, Caliente, Carson City, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Reno; Oregon:  Albany, Cottage Grove, Eugene, Medford, Merlin, Molalla, North Bend Roseburg, Salem, Sutherlin, Tillamook, Willamina; Utah: Moab


BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join our temporary seasonal workforce.

The BLM manages more land - approximately 253 million acres - than any other Federal agency.  This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska.  The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates throughout  the nation.  The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our  greatest natural resource.

For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website.

All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements.  These positions are temporary and are expected to last for approximately 6 months.  These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.

Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required;Direct Deposit Required;U.S. Citizenship is required;Be sure to read the "How to Apply" & "Required Documents" Sections;You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can youhave an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
many vacancies - Throughout Oregon, OR; many vacancies - Throughout Utah, UT; many vacancies - Throughout Nevada, NV
Motor Vehicle Operators in the BLM typically operate gasoline or
diesel powered vehicles over public and private roads and to drive
safely. They may haul cargo or passengers, or tow equipment; operate
a variety of motor vehicles up to 23,000 GVW; perform safety
inspections; collect data, maintain records, and prepare reports.

The work may be performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include
very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions
require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping,
stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be
capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning
hours, night, or during the day.

WG-06:  At this level, motor vehicle operators have knowledge to make  difficult judgments concerning loading and arranging cargo, overhead and side clearances, the turning radius, braking distance, and the distance to be maintained from other vehicles. Also, the drivers are selective in determining which routes to take because of the size and weight of the vehicle and the laws restricting the use of some roads by such vehicles.   Drivers of dump trucks have skill in manipulating the hydraulic controls to raise and lower the bed of the truck. They know how to adjust the tailgate for spreading construction material from the dump truck bed. They are responsible for backing the vehicle over ground which is uneven and soft into areas difficult to access safely and without causing damage to property. These drivers use side mirrors and respond to the hand signals from a spotter to maneuver the vehicle, and follow the proper procedures for dumping the load to prevent the truck from tipping over.      

Please be sure that you state your qualifying education and
experience in your resume.

THE SCREENOUT FACTOR FOR THIS POSITION:  You must be able to do the work of this position without more than normal supervision.



Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  You will be rated on your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position.  In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position.
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Pay may vary depending on the location of the position.

Typically new Federal employees with no prior paid Federal civilian
experience will start at the lowest step of the salary range for the
grade for which they qualify.

Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free
environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in
designated areas

You will not be eligible for benefits under this temporary
appointment.


Condition of Employment

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.  Click   here to register or verify your registration.

Direct Deposit:  All new employees of the Bureau of Land Management must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of funds prior to appointment.

If appointed to this position, while a BLM employee you cannot hold an active real estate license, and you cannot have an interest in Federal lands, or hold stocks in firms that have interest in Federal lands.

Employees of the Federal Government are prohibited by criminal statute, 18 USC 208(a) and 5 CFR section 2635 subpart D, from participating personally and substantially in an official capacity in any matter in which, to his/her knowledge, he/she or any person whose interests are imputed to him/her under this statute has a financial interest, if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that interest.   

In accordance with 43 USC section 11 and 43 CFR section 20 subpart D all employees of the Bureau of Land Management are prohibited from obtaining and holding, directly and indirectly, an interest in any Federal Lands. This includes the obtaining and holding, directly and indirectly, a financial interest in an entity that hold an interest in Federal Lands.

If tentatively selected for this position you will be required to complete and submit a OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

The person tentatively selected for this position is subject to completion of a favorable background investigation.  Failure to satisfy the preliminary background check will result in cancellation of the tentative job offer.  Failure to satisfy the full investigation requirements may be grounds for termination, once you are placed in the position

A valid driver license is required for some positions.  If you are selected for one of these positions you must be 18 years old and have a current driver's license.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT:  Employees required to operate a motor vehicle must be 18, otherwise, you must be 16 at the time you report for work.

A pre-employment physical may be required.

Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis and employee will be required to obtain and use a government charge card, when travel is necessary.

If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you may be subject to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug uses

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any  travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.


To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a
complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following
items:  1.  Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your
resume; and 3.  Applicable supporting documents specified in the
Required Documents section of this job announcement.  

Click on the button "Apply to this Vacancy" and login to MY USAJOBS.

If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, the system will
require you to create a user name and password, complete a
questionnaire and paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.

If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login
information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or
password" .

Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern
Time by the closing date of this announcement.  

If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact 303 236-0204.


Different locations begin hiring at different times.  The following cutoff dates are interim dates before the closing date of the vacancy announcement when candidates can be referred to the different locations for consideration.  Therefore, ALL required documentation must be received at the time you apply, or before 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on the following cutoff dates:

January 31, 2011
February 28, 2011
March 31, 2011
May 1, 2011
May 31, 2011
June 30, 2011
August 1, 2011
August 31, 2011

In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:    

        Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the level of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.  Your veterans' preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide.

         For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), 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

You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.

Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.  

UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may
use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager.   Do not use
both options.   

Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior
Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete
application.  

Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time,
on the closing date of this announcement.


For assistance - see the
Phone: How to Apply Tab
Fax: 571-258-4052
Email: NCS_JOBs@blm.gov Agency Information:
BLM - Seasonal / Temp
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25047
Denver, CO 80225
Fax: 571-258-4052

The temporary seasonal job announcement you applied to is designed to collect applicant names for these announcements.  There are no specific vacant positions waiting to be filled.  These lists of candidates are only used if and when a manager should determine the need to hire someone for a position to fill in the coming season, and has the funds to pay for it.  Applications are not routinely processed until a manager requests such a list of candidates.   Only if a manager requests such a list of candidates for a specific duty location are applications to that duty location looked at.  Until such time, applications are on hold pending management decisions to indeed hire someone.

For assistance, contact the following State Coordinators:

Nevada:  HR Receptionist  (775) 861-6431

Oregon:  HR Receptionist  (503) 808-6409
TTY - (503) 808-6484

Utah     Michelle Wilkes   801-539-4190
Ashley Marquez    801-539-4194


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