Tractor Operator

Duties

Operates a wheel-mounted, farm-type tractor with towed or attached equipment such as a 20 boom mower and a slope mower.

Operates a backhoe and skid loader to perform grounds maintenance functions such as removing trees, digging trenches and ditches, and loading/unloading soil.

Performs forklift truck operator duties.

Operates government vehicles such as a pickup truck and sedan to transport equipment, supplies, and personnel.

Performs routine vehicle maintenance.

Performs repairs and maintenance such as painting, cement and masonry, electrical, carpentry and plumbing work.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen or Naturalized U.S. Citizen.

You must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation.

You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

You must possess and maintain a valid U. S. Motor Vehicle Driver License, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U. S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U. S. territory.

You must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination.

You must pass a pre-employment drug test and pass periodic drug testing thereafter. A positive result will prevent employment or subject the incumbent to disciplinary action, up to removal from the position.

You may be exposed to viruses and bacteria; upon your request, you may receive preventative vaccinations against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid Fever, Tuberculosis, and Tetanus at the agency’s expense.

You may be required to use a face-fitted respirator.

You must be able to lift and carry up to 44 pounds unassisted, and 45 pounds or more with assistance.

You may be subjected to strenuous work; and sustain periods of substantial walking, bending, stooping, standing, crouching, stretching, and reaching; the pre-employment medical examination will evaluate all such requirements.

Direct deposit of federal pay is required.

You may be required to report for duty under emergency response conditions such as flooding and plant emergencies.

You may be required to work extended rotating shifts, perform strenuous work such as sandbagging and shoveling while under adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.

You may be required to work overtime.

Qualifications

Qualifications must be met by 05/17/2022

Minimum Qualification Requirement – To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required; however, your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Tractor Operatorwithout more than normal supervision. Examples of such experience include: Operating a wheel-mounted, farm-type tractor with towed or attached equipment on rough, uneven, and sloped terrain; using hydraulic or mechanical controls to operate a 20 foot boom mower and a slope mower while safely steering the tractor to compensate for the degree of the slope and the stability of the ground; performing operator-level maintenance; operating a backhoe and a skid loader; operating a forklift truck to move, load, and unload materials and supplies while driving over both level surfaces and rough terrain; ability to lift, lower, and tilt the forks, determine if the vehicle can lift a particular load, and if the load is balanced properly; vehicle operation; and knowledge of and skill in Basic Trade Practices*, methods, and techniques associated with the repair and maintenance work such as painting, electrical, carpentry, masonry, and plumbing.

• Basic Trade Practices: painting work, preparing surfaces by methods such as sandblasting, wire brushing, scraping or using prepared solvents, thinning, stirring, and mixing common coating materials, spraying, brushing, or rolling the materials; concrete and minor masonry work, including mixing, pouring, spreading, and leveling concrete and mortar by using tools (such as a trowel and straight edge), removing broken concrete, preparing the surface for repair, building and setting forms, and minor masonry repairs; carpentry work measuring, cutting, constructing, installing, and repairing a variety of items such as frame structures, shelving, cabinets, doors; using a variety of common hand and power tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, hand saws, power drills, power saws, power nailers, levels, measuring tapes, and squares; electrical work, making basic electrical repairs such as replacing wall switches, light fixtures, outlets, etc. and occasionally installing new outlets and light fixtures; using basic hand tools and portable power tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, and drills; plumbing work, basic plumbing repairs, measuring and cutting pipes, and caulking and sealing elbows, union joints, faucets, and drains; using basic tools such as tapes, hacksaws, pipe threaders, caulking guns, and pipe wrenches; landscaping work, cutting vegetation growth including trees and shrubs; using an electric mower and trimmer, common gardening tools, and use of landscaping irrigation pop-up sprayers and pulsating sprinklers; mechanical work, painting of parts and components, disassembling, screwing and bolting, locating tools and parts, and lifting and carrying materials; using basic hand and power tools such as hammers, chisels and hand snips; metal works, minor arc (stick) welding of minor parts, supplying and holding materials and tools, and taking measurements; using an arc welder, soldering iron, and tools such as chipping hammer, electrode holder, and welding cables.

The following summarizes the qualification standard for this position found in the Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (Handbook X-118C) http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Tabindx.asp.

Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package will be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Physical Effort

Representative duties entail the following functional requirements: Unassisted heavy lifting and carrying of items weighing 45 or more pounds; lifting and carrying of items weighing substantially over 45 pounds with the assistance of others or by using equipment such as carts, hand trucks, and dollies; recurring walking, standing, stooping, bending and kneeling to work in cramped or hard-to-reach places; using legs and arms to climb ladders, scaffolds, and large equipment; reaching above shoulders; engaging in rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously to operate multiple vehicle controls; using arms for boat operation by rowing; using near and far vision (correctable) and depth perception to read instructions, monitor gauges, and operate mobile equipment; hearing (aid permitted) to monitor equipment operation and voice communication; and adjusting to considerable strain caused by constant vibration of equipment and continual jerking and jolting from operating mobile equipment over rough surfaces.

Working Conditions

The work environment involves moderate to high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions, such as: Working at heights using ladders, platforms, or scaffolds, and working under extreme outdoor weather conditions. Subject to occasional incursions of venomous spiders and snakes, vultures, and other wild life indigenous to southern border areas, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled. Working with solvents, fumes, oils, greases and other chemicals and exposure to dirt

and dust. Working at locations with high noise levels and vibrations. Working at slippery surfaces and open waterways. Working in environmental conditions that require inoculations for tetanus, tuberculosis, Hepatitis Type A and Hepatitis Type B. Uses safety equipment and protective clothing to eliminate or mitigate unsafe exposure and injuries such as safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection, coveralls, gloves, face shields, hard hats, fall protection, and personal floatation device. The occasional use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or face-fitted respirators is required, following a medical examination to determine any limitations to complying with this requirement. Follows established safety procedures and practices.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone – no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans’ preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference.” For more information on veterans’ preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Benefits

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Eligibility 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

FOR DE ONLY/CATEGORY RATING: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of 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. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: 1) Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified and 3) Qualified. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities or competencies:

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities or competencies:

Facility Maintenance

Motor Vehicle Operation

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans’ preference points, but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 per cent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).

Benefits

A 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.

Review our benefits

Eligibility 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.

Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

All applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Resume: Your resume MUST state complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package will be rendered disqualified and you may no longer be considered for this position.

Completed on-line occupational questionnaire.

Driver License: A valid driver license, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory is required. You MUST submit a copy of your driver license with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

All Merit Promotion (Status) applicants are required (as applicable) to submit the following documents as part of the application package:

Proof of eligibility for merit promotion as described under the Area of Consideration section: All current or former federal employees MUST submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action

Proof of eligibility for appointment as described under the Area of Consideration section: Veterans appointment eligibility documentation

All Applicants Claiming Veterans’ Preference should include the following documents as part of the application package:

Veterans’ Preference Documentation (if applicable): All Veterans: DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service, or for Active Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service. A “certification” is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.

Disabled Veterans: VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating.

Derived Preference: The spouse, widow/widower, or mother of a veteran may be eligible to claim veterans’ preference when the veteran is unable to use it. To do so, you must submit an SF-15 www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and the documentation required by that form.Veterans’ Preference: For more information and/or to determine if you are eligible for Veterans’ Preference, please visit www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx (for veterans) or www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx (for family members). Below is a website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214 online: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records and the documentation required by that form.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/17/2022 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11409538~

Agency contact information

Jennifer Rife

Fax

915-493-2461

Email

JENNIFER.RIFE@IBWC.GOV

Address

United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission

2616 Paisano Dr

El Paso, TX 79922

US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Reasonable accommodation policy

Financial suitability

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

Signature and false statements

Privacy Act

Social security number request

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit the following documents:

Resume: Your resume MUST state complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package will be rendered disqualified and you may no longer be considered for this position.

Completed on-line occupational questionnaire.

Driver License: A valid driver license, without impeding restrictions, and issued by a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory is required. You MUST submit a copy of your driver license with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

All Merit Promotion (Status) applicants are required (as applicable) to submit the following documents as part of the application package:

Proof of eligibility for merit promotion as described under the Area of Consideration section: All current or former federal employees MUST submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action

Proof of eligibility for appointment as described under the Area of Consideration section: Veterans appointment eligibility documentation

All Applicants Claiming Veterans’ Preference should include the following documents as part of the application package:

Veterans’ Preference Documentation (if applicable): All Veterans: DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service, or for Active Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service. A “certification” is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.

Disabled Veterans: VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating.

Derived Preference: The spouse, widow/widower, or mother of a veteran may be eligible to claim veterans’ preference when the veteran is unable to use it. To do so, you must submit an SF-15 www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and the documentation required by that form.Veterans’ Preference: For more information and/or to determine if you are eligible for Veterans’ Preference, please visit www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx (for veterans) or www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx (for family members). Below is a website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214 online: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records and the documentation required by that form.

Help

This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.

Federal employees – Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Military spouses

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Family of overseas employees, Federal employees – Competitive service, Individuals with disabilities, Land & base management, Military spouses, Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista, Special authorities, Veterans, All US Citizens