Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) Engineering Equipment Operator Leader

National Park Service•Joshua Tree, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) Engineering Equipment Operator Leader at Joshua Tree National Park within the Facilities Division. This is a career-seasonal permanent position that does not provide year-round work. The position is expected to provide approximately 25 pay periods during the first service year, with a two-week non-pay period in March. The typical season is described as March through March, although the schedule may vary based on project requirements or weather conditions. The hourly salary range is $35.09–$40.99 under the Federal Wage System rate for the Los Angeles, California Wage Area. First-time federal hires normally start at step 1. The position requires a valid Class A commercial driver's license with a tanker endorsement, which must be maintained throughout employment. The position is located at Joshua Tree National Park in Twentynine Palms, California. Eligibility is limited to applicants residing within the defined local commuting area, and proof of residency is required. The job involves operating heavy equipment and leading crews on park road maintenance and related operations. It requires strenuous physical effort and work in difficult terrain and varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or national.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement; upload a copy with the application.
Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the screen-out factor: ability to lead or supervise.
Provide a resume that clearly documents relevant experience and training; job titles alone will not be treated as evidence of performing the duties.
Meet the minimum age and applicable education or training conditions stated in the announcement: be at least 18, or at least 16 and meet one of the listed high-school, vocational training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
Reside within the defined local commuting area and provide proof of residency.
Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification by the agency.
Pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing; a verified positive result prevents appointment.
Participate in direct deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
Obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
Be prepared for possible on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, shift work, and occasional travel.

Responsibilities

Operate a motor grader to ditch, plow, clear debris, grade roads, maintain road shoulders, and perform ditching where grading to stake is not required.
Operate front-end loaders to move dirt and materials, plow snow, and fill trucks.
Lead crews on daily road operations, including replacing gates, asphalt repair, road striping, and removing and installing road signs.
Lead crews performing roadside brushing and clearing lines of sight.
Lead crews during snow removal and removal of sand and debris after monsoonal rains.
Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
Travel occasionally within the park and assist other parks as required.