Summary You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor with National Park Service. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Roads, Hazard Tree Mitigation, and Sign Shop supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining 150 miles of roads and appurtenant features of roads and parking areas, mitigating hazard trees prescribed by the Division of Resources Management and Science, and managing hundreds of regulatory and informational signs.
Duties Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Exercises the full range of supervisory and administrative duties on a regular and recurring basis for a permanent and seasonal workforce.
- Acts within established guidelines and directives in the planning, scheduling, and distribution of resources to accomplish tasks.
- Forecasts and tracks long-term recurring maintenance and rehabilitation of parks roads, hazard trees, and signs.
- Responsible for developing work orders, cost estimates and preparing condition assessments for road assets.
- Provide recurring and emergency maintenance (including snow removal) for park roads.
- Will abate and remove hazard trees within the parks as well as supervise mechanics responsible for equipment maintenance.
- Tracks and reports progress on work assignments and requests authority to adjust staff assignments through the use of overtime, equipment and materials to meet schedules.
- Recommends and initiates changes to schedules, priorities and work sequences as necessary based on changing park needs, emergencies and to overcome problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned issues.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/16/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- Ability to lead or supervise (SCREEN OUT)
- Operations of Motor Vehicles
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
- Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor
- Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
- Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.
Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement.
- Random alcohol and drug testing are required for CDL positions.
- You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. How you will be evaluated A review of your 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. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position.
Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.
You will be assessed in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
- Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
- Ability To Lead Or Supervise
- Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
- Operation of Motor Vehicles
- Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
All qualified non-competitive applicants and the best-qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration or your score may be lowered. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors, experience and/or physical requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.How to apply Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the 11/16/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
The application process is as follows:
- Click the Apply Online button.
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13084595
- Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
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If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS), recruitment, or relocation incentive.
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Physical Demands: Incumbent must be able to travel distances to evaluate/assess district facilities. This requires the incumbent to be in good physical condition with stamina to walk through snow, over rough, uneven terrain, in extreme conditions; heat, cold, wet weather. Other extremes include prolong periods of standing, sitting, lifting, and operating a computer. Heavy physical effort is used to reach, bend, twist, and move hands, arms, feet and legs to handle different sets of machinery controls in the operation of equipment and attachments. Considerable effort is expended in the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Incumbent may be required to lift objects more than 50 pounds. Heavy physical effort is required in constantly climbing in and out of different machines, pushing and pulling levers continuously while machine is in operation, and lifting such items as opening and closing tail gates on dump trucks. Work is strenuous because of the large equipment operated, the frequent adjustments made, and the adverse operating conditions. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Frequently lifts and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and often puts forth similar effort when pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools.
Working Conditions: The incumbent works indoors and outdoors primarily during daylight hours; however, may be required to work night shifts in response to an emergency in particular during winter snow removal operations. Temperatures range from -10 degrees F to over 100 degrees F. Summer conditions could include dirt, dust, heat, high winds, noise, wet environments and potential hazards in the form of lightning, poisonous plants, insects, and wild animals. Winter conditions include extreme cold, wet, windblown whiteout/blizzard, or avalanche conditions. Perform duties at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 8,000 feet. Outdoor work is performed in steep, rough terrain, on winding mountainous roads, and around obstacles such as trees, buildings, special exhibits, and campgrounds. May work 12-hour shifts for snow removal or other emergency operations at any hour within a 24-hour day. May be required to travel overnight and work weekends. Outside work may involve hiking, climbing, snow shoeing that may be performed in all kinds of weather, some of which will be performed under the most adverse conditions.