Engineering Equipment Operator (Explosives Operator) Supervisor

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 supervise the work of Engineering Equipment Operators (Explosives Operator). Experience safely operating and maneuvering heavy engineering equipment such as crawler tractors, front end loaders or tractors with dozer, AND experience performing renovation, maintenance, and demilitarization of ammunition. Experience destroying explosives, ammunition and propellants by detonation and burning and operated various engineering equipment to cut, grade, dig, excavate and level. – Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. 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 Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves heavy physical effort in pushing, pulling, and depressing various levers, clutches, and breaks. Such work involves continuous control changes to maneuver engineer equipment. The operator in reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments uses physical effort. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 lb. The constant vibration of the equipment causes considerable strain and the jerking and jolting caused by operating over rough surfaces. Because of the location of some of the controls and attachments, frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. Working Conditions: Work is performed on the demolition range and outside on ramps and storage areas when weather is often inclement. There are assignments where dirt, grease, noise, and odors are often disagreeable. Equipment operating involves danger from various types of accidents, such as might result from overturning, breaking cables, or swinging loads. Subject to injuries from using hand tools in maintaining equipment. Subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from the motor and exhaust.
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: Responsible for technical and administrative supervision of a division performing ammunition renovation, maintenance, and demilitarization at Tooele Army Depot.