AIRFIELD CLEARING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Location: Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
Description: Department of the Air Force is employing AIRFIELD CLEARING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR right now, this job will be depute in Alaska. For complete informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The mission of the United States Air Force is to
fly, fight
and
win
Â…in air, space and cyberspace.
To achieve th! at mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values --
integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
IF APPLICABLE
:
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ilitary service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
It
must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of s! ervice (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment el! igibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
WHO MAY APPLY:
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for more information.
You MUST have one or more identified eligibilities in order to be considered.
**Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list or fail to list**
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
For additional information, click
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.
Air Force Employee (Current Permanent Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service)
Appointment of Certain Military Spouse (EO 13473)
DoD Transfer (Army, Navy, DFAS, etc.--Excluding Air Force)
Employment of People with Disabilities -
! Schedule A, click
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for additional information
Executive Order (EO) 12721
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
NAFI/AAFES
Non-DoD Transfer (
OPM
,
VA
, Dept of Labor, etc.)
Other Appointment Eligibilities (TSA, FAA, Postal, etc.)
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment
Opportunity
Act (VEOA)
Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
30% Disabled Veterans
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance
This is a drug testing designated position (TDP)
DUTIES:
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Hourly Salary: $26.21-30.60
The primary purpose of this position is to operate a variety of diesel and gasoline powered snow removal and engin! eering utilized for snow removal of roads, parking areas and airfields.!
Operates snow removal equipment, such as 3,000 ton per hour rotary snow blowers, snow plows with attachments (i.e. rollover and angle plows, underbodies, wings and sanders.
Operates airblast/rotary type brooms, chemical dispensers and multi-purpose sweeper, such as Tymco sweepers to remove snow and ice from airfield.
Operates chemical dispenser, such as sanders, Epokes and Ice Eagle.
Operates equipment such as dozers and graders.
Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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EXPERIENCE:
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standar! d Handbook X-118C; for additional information
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here
.
(e.g. WG-
5700 - TRANSPORTATION/MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION GROUP
).
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element(s) listed, and 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 applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out elements for this position are
(
1) Operate airfield sweepers with multiple drive controls to sweep roads, parking lots, runways, streets, and confined areas.
(2) Operate special purpose airfield clearing equipment to clear runways, taxiways, ramps, and aprons of snow, ice, or foreign objects.
(3)
Perform minor maintenance on airfield sweepers to include such t! asks as adjusting brushes and spray bars, tightening valve cover gaskets, and adjusting and replacing vacuum nozzle rubber curtains and skid plates.
Physical Effort: Heavy physical effort is used by the operator in constantly climbing on and off vehicles; constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments while sitting for extended periods of time. Requires physical and mental coordination and depth perception. Must be capable of lifting 75-100 pounds in changing attachments on vehicles. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. Eyestrain is probable when operating vehicles during adverse weather conditions.
Working Conditions: The employee works outside in all kinds of weather, often ! in an open driverÂ's seat. The operator is exposed to injury due to the possibility of the equipment overturning, and to slipping and sliding on ice or snow. Employee is subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from the motor and exhaust. May be required to wear protective clothing, such as parkas, hard hats or other head coverings, steel- toed shoes, gloves, masks, and eye protection.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline and diesel powered snow removal equipment such as 3,000 ton per hour blowers, plows with attachments, graders, dump trucks, dozers, chemical dispensers.
Knowledge of snow and ice control chemicals.
Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operation. !
Knowledge of airfield snow removal operation.
Ability! to judge road/traffic conditions and read installation maps to determine the shortest and safest route.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. related to motor vehicle operation and preventive maintenance.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE
:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
:
1.
Must be able to acquire an Alaska drivers license and a commercial Class A license.
2.
Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast and depth.
3.
May be required to work uncommon tour of duty, irregular hours and holidays.
4.
Shift work may be required.
5.
May be required to train and or guide other personnel.
6.
Must! be able to pass flight line/runway crossing authorization test and security clearance.
7.
May be required to travel TDY for training via commercial and military transportation.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves ! will not be evaluated further.
BENEFITS:
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The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program
. In addition to your take-home pay, click
here
for an overview benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Direct Deposit
: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
OTHER INFORMATION:
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click
here
.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 8
0
or above on the rating criteria for this position.
90-Day Register:
This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
HOW TO APPLY:
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To apply! for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1.
Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications)
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent". It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
For
qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this! position.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3! . Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
The complete Application Package
must
be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, September 17, 2013
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.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click
here
for the required cover page.
This Vacancy ID is 959357. Fax your documents to
1-478-757-3144
. All support documents should be uploaded to your USAJOBS account and included with your application package. Faxing documents should ! be used as a last resort; do not fax duplicate documents.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire
View Occupational Questionnaire
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
Please note:
The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire in Section 25 of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which continuously numbers from number one, while the Questionnaire starts each section of questions with number one. When entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.
Click
here
for the OPM Form 1203-FX.
3. Fax all required documents to
1-478-757-3144
. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
Ensure a! ll submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number an! d last four digits of your social security number.
PLEASE NOTE:
It is the applicantÂ's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date.
You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully by clicking
here
.
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources
WILL NOT
modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement.
·
Online Application
(Questionnaire)
·
Resume
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be consider! ed for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information will be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
here
:
·
Eligibility Documentation,
SF50, DD214, Proof of Disability, Certification of Job Readiness, etc.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
AFPC RSC
Phone: (800)525-0102
TDD: 800-382-0893
Email: CALL_ONLY_DO_NOT_EMAIL_@1800.525.0102.ORG
Agency Information:
Elmendorf AFB
673 FSS/FSMC
8517 20TH STREET STE 203
ELMENDOR! F,
AK
99505
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If you were eligible to this job, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of the Air Force.
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This job will be opened on: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:00:54 GMT
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