Forest Machine Operator

Duties

• Incumbent climbs and performs tree hazard removal work in a variety of broadleaf and coniferous trees.

• Uses specialized equipment and techniques developed for tree work to perform these tasks.

• Recognizes tree defects, species characteristics, and other environmental conditions that may affect or compromise climber safety.

• Uses chainsaw to take down trees of all sizes and complexity with accuracy in developed and non-developed areas. Uses tree felling cuts and specialized tools to fell trees in desired direction.

• Recognizes tree species, defects, wood characteristics and environmental hazards that may alter desired felling results.

• Designs, installs, utilizes, and maintains complex material handling gear and rigging systems. Uses rigging gear to catch, lower, or move large sections of trees in very limited spaces, such as above or between buildings, without causing damage to property or equipment.

• Operates heavy equipment to maneuver logs, trees, and slash around standing trees and buildings on uneven terrain without damaging property or equipment.

• Drives loaded trucks on steep mountainous roads in muddy, icy, or snow conditions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.

• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.

• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.

• You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement (must have within 6 months of entrance on duty date).

• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

• Occupancy of government quarters is required.

• If you are a new employee in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

• Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

• Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or(c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.