Summary You will serve as a ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, INTERGRATED SOLID WASTE DIVISION of NAVFAC NORTHWEST. Responsibilities You will operate one or more types of vehicles to transport a wide variety of types, sizes, weights, and variations of refuse or recycled materials You will operate one or more types of solid waste collection vehicles such as front loader packers and roll off trucks to collect various types of materials. You will check materials transported in containers ensuring no contamination, verify status of cargo, and obtains signature of receiving personnel if required. You will maneuver trucks over rough terrain, over improved or unimproved roads, in close quarters, and in heavy traffic on both long and short hauls. You will complete the appropriate vehicle check lists noting the required preventive maintenance and deficiencies for the various vehicles and equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: Must possess a valid Washington State Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL). An out of state Class "A" CDL license is acceptable, however, you must have it transferred to a Washington State License within 30 days of hire. (Note: Copy of Licenses must be attached to your recruitment documents to be considered for this position.) This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Operating gasoline or diesel powered, wheeled or tracked heavy equipment; 2) Using basic equipment to tow and operate various accessories; and 3) Completing the appropriate vehicle check lists noting the required preventive maintenance and deficiencies for the various vehicles and equipment. **NOTE** This information must be clearly supported in your resume. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Operation of other equipment may require additional licensing, e.g., forklift, bailer, sorter, etc. or other equipment associated with recycle operations. Drivers operate a two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher or supervisor on assignments and locations. The incumbent may be required to work overtime; call back and unscheduled work are regular requirements of this position. Such emergencies may include recovery from natural or man-made disasters. May be assigned to any basic work week or shift hours, including alternating shifts. Work site areas include activities supported by NAVFAC, and other serviced Commands. This position may require regular, frequent travel away from the normal duty station; may be required to provide technical guidance and direction or other types of informal coaching/training to other employees. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.