Job summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: This position is located in the 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Fort Cavazos, TX.

Major duties

Operate one or more diesel electric locomotives to move a variety of sizes, weights and number of railroad cars containing hazardous cargo. Follow railroad and locomotive safety rules and procedures to operate under adverse weather conditions and/or poor visibility. Perform routine maintenance and repairs to railroad box cars, flat cars, and locomotives. Perform coupling and uncoupling operations involved in making and breaking up trains. Receive and relay messages to the crew for placement of train cars. Plan the best sequence of arranging, picking up and setting out train cars. Check engines, brakes, warning devices, reversing lever, sander, air, oil, electrical and temperature gauges for proper operation.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. 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 a(n) Locomotive Engineer (Motor Vehicle Operator)~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to control the proper speed of locomotive to anticipate early braking or accelerating, maintaining watch over assigned area of equipment to check for malfunctioning equipment, and using special precautions while operating locomotive during bad weather to prevent emergency situations. I have the ability to follow railroad signaling, railroad safety rules and procedures. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Mobile Equipment Operator Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) PHYSICAL: - Work is performed from a sitting or standing position and requires constant use of hands and arms in starting, stopping, and breaking. Operates the locomotive through numerous traffic crossings. Locomotive operation requires ability for very close eye, hand manipulation while regulating a variety of levers and locomotive controls while watching and interpreting signals and verbal instructions of a railroad conductor or brakeman. Position requires infrequent heavy lifting (45 LBS) of access ways and covers on the locomotive during operational check of batteries, electrical assembly's brakes, etc., and when unloading of sand to rail sander. Must be able to climb up and down steep steps or ladders to board and leave trains. WORKNG CONDITIONS:- Work is performed in varying weather conditions and subject to exposure to rain and freezing conditions. Subject to dust and fumes. Work is primarily performed within the enclosed locomotive cab with the requirement to operate with side windows open during more inclement weather conditions for visibility reasons. Ear and eye protective devices and safety toed shoes will be worn at all times of actual exposure to hazardous conditions.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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. Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.