Location: Crownpoint,NM, USA
Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region in Crownpoint, New Mexico. This position supports the road maintenance program of the Eastern Navajo Agency Branch of Roads by ensuring the proper and adequate minor repair and preventative maintenance of the Agency's heavy equipment fleet. NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE. Responsibilities Completing preventative maintenance on a variety of automotive, heavy mobile and powered support equipment. Knowledge of all equipment serviced in order to test and service equipment for proper operation. Operates an assortment of power and pneumatic tools including gas and diesel-powered air compressor, and air-powered tools. Performs routine preventative maintenance and emergency service on equipment. Attends meetings and training, as required. Strictly adheres to the Agency Safety Program and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan. Performs a variety of general labor duties in the preservation, repair and restoration of earth roads, graveled roads, paved roads and bridges. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C, Qualification Standard Handbook) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Listed below are the JOB ELEMENTS you will be rated on: ELEMENT #1: Ability to do the work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. ELEMENT #2-E: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. ELEMENT #25-E: Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) ELEMENT #60: Use of Measuring Instruments ELEMENT #75-A: Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting readying) ELEMENT #81: Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. ELEMENT #82-A: Knowledge of Materials Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Education Education is not a requirement for this position. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2023 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Crownpoint, New Mexico. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the rest of U.S. chart. TELEWORK: The Bureau of Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position is not suitable for telework under any circumstances. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.