Job summary

You will serve as a CRANE OPERATOR in the CRANE AND RIGGING DIVISON, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC SOUTHWEST.

Major duties

You will operate multiple types of hydraulic boom cranes with telescoping and lattice booms to load, unload, move and position heavy material and equipment at various work sites under the following conditions. You will operate floating cranes, lattice and hydraulic boom cranes, and cranes of different categories (CAT 1, 2, 3, and 4) to direct the placement, removal, or repositioning of machinery, heavy equipment, hazardous materials, or other loads. You will assure safety requirements and housekeeping rules are followed and that personal protective equipment is properly used. You will make decision related to critical clearance requirements including recognition of dangerous load situations. You will cross train in other positions, perform other related duties as assigned, and provide training/guidance to lower graded Crane Operators as required. You will judge capacity of equipment and make lifts in the correct manner to maintain the balance of load and equipment. You will perform crane operations requiring precision setting of items where small/close tolerances are allowed, and expensive mechanical parts can be damaged. You will perform duties involving the proper handling, containment and disposal of hazardous materials (e.g., paints, solvents, etc.)

Qualification

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 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: I have the ability to perform common tasks including 1) Assisting in operating boom cranes to load, unload, move and position materials with restricted maneuver capabilities requiring critical accuracy; 2) Apply operator's maintenance, inspections, and reporting information; and 3) Using hand, radio or other approved types of signals for crane operations. 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following job elements: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION ABILITY TO OPERATE SAFELY (NON-MOTOR VEHICLE) OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES RELIABILITY AND DEPENDABILITY AS A CRANE OPERATOR WORK PRACTICES (INCLUDES KEEPING THINGS NEAT, CLEAN AND IN ORDER) You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.