Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): North Pole, Alaska
Salary Range: $38.85 - $45.33 Per Hour
Job Summary: About the Position: An ideal candidate will have strong experience in heavy equipment operations. Possesses extensive experience and in depth knowledge of maintenance procedures, inspections, and documentation. Ideal candidate will have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and desire to work with a small but diverse team at a multipurpose flood control Project with public land recreation and natural resource management mission.
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Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator (Maintenance Mechanic) without more than normal supervision. Operate and maneuver one or more types of gasoline or diesel powered heavy equipment in support of flood risk, and natural resources management on flat or rolling terrain and steer and operate engineering equipment by using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves according to the slope or tilt. I can perform basic maintenance and repair of electrical, heating, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry and landscaping work. Work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work may be completed in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, climbing, crouching and straining in awkward positions. Heavy physical effort is sometimes used to reach, push, turn and move requiring coordination of hands, feet, arms, and legs to operate controls for all types of equipment. Work can involve lifting and carrying objects exceeding 50 pounds. Equipment and vehicle operation over rough surfaces for long periods results in constant vibration and uncomfortable body movements. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside regardless of weather conditions. Hazards exist when working around moving equipment, electricity, hydraulic equipment, fuels and chemicals. Nature of work is loud, dirty, dusty and greasy. Approved protective clothing and equipment will be furnished as prescribed by policy to provide the best protection against any known or anticipated hazardous condition encountered.
How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/28/2025 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12832085). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-28