Job Description
Duties
? Serve as principal operator on core drill party on assignments to subsurface investigation projects throughout the United States.
? Operate various types of soil testing and sampling equipment including augers, drive samplers, direct-push samplers, piston samplers, denison-type samplers, CPT tools, and related direct-push tools.
? Assist party chief in the layout of borings, if required, making note of access routes, sources of drilling water, and other physical features.
? Train helpers in the operation of the equipment, demonstrating proper methods and procedures and observing and supervising periods of actual operation by each helper.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
? Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
? Class A Commercial Driver's License required.
? Required to participate and pass the Districts, Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Program and will be included in the Annual Medical Surveillance Program.
? Annual Respirator usage Fitness Test.
? This position has been designated as meeting the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
? Pre-employment and annual physicals.
? Obtain and maintain Government Credit Card.
Qualifications
NOTE: THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. REFERRAL TO BE ISSUED EVERY TWO WEEKS WITH THE NEXT CUTOFF BEING 3/31/2025.
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) Drill Rig Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. Drill Rig Operator without more than normal supervision. as it relates to drilling and subsurface exploration. I am able to successfully accomplish the following tasks under normal supervision: advancement of borings into soil and/or rock at depths up to 50 feet, installing groundwater wells up to 4 inches in diameter, collecting split-spoon, undisturbed, and rock core samples, perform routine maintenance on drill rigs in order to repair components such as hoses, pumps, and motors - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
? Physical Effort - Work involves standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling and lifting. Machinery control work is done in close proximity to rotating drill shaft or tool hammering operations, requiring quick reflex action to respond to drilling problems. Frequently handles objects weighing 20 to 60 pounds and occasionally, tools, samples, and equipment weighing over 60 pounds. Work requires lifting heavy loads regularly and often, sometimes with rapid repetitiveness, throughout the workday, which is from 8-12 hours.
? Working Conditions - Works outside in all kinds of weather and temperature extremes on uneven surfaces, exposed to poison growth, reptiles and insects, and under noisy conditions. Is exposed to cuts and bruises, strains and danger of falling while working from river barges. Must be able to perform duties while wearing a respirator.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
? Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
? You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
? One year trial/probationary period may be required.
? Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
? Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
? If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
? This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists-18 Career Field position.
? Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
? When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
? Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
? Relocation/Recruitment Incentive may be authorized, if in the Government Interest.
? A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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