Duties

• Operates government owned, leased sedans, trucks, and combinations as an integral part of day-to-day performance of duties.
• Helps transport equipment and prepare drill sites. Assists in setting up drill and auger rigs (truck or skid-mounted as well as column mounted) and associated equipment (water pumps, mud pumps, compressors, etc.).Operates jackhammer, chain saws, pumps, generators, hoists, winches, and other hand and power tools.
• Breaks (with pipe wrenches) and tails out or lays down drill rods, drill bits, core barrels, drill collars, casing, drive barrels, drive hammers, and auger flights. Also lays waterline and hooks up suction, bypass, and discharges hoses.
• Loads and unloads per Operators instruction, all tools and materials necessary for drilling operations, such as drill rods, casing, auger flights, hoses, and cement, bentonite, silica sand, etc. Cleans and stores hand tools in proper storage areas. Cleans and maintains the drill trailer.
• Under the direction of the Drill Rig Operator, performs preventative maintenance on all equipment and helps with repairs. Greases, fuels, and oils all equipment.
• Retrieves, prepares, and properly labels all geologic samples for inspection and logging.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).
• You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see Required Documents).
• You must meet any experience requirements (see Qualifications).
• You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position.
• You must possess (or be able to obtain within 6 months of onboarding) a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement. Failure to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement will result in termination of appointment.
• You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of this position. A physical exam may not be required if a comparable agency approved examination was performed within the last 12 months. The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.
• You will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment as a condition of employment. This position is also subject to random drug testing.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Please submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applying. Failing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package.
  
  RESUME: You must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the job. Each job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and hours worked per week. For more information, click here.
  
  VETERANS: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15. For more information, click here.
  
  CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMS: Permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. You must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 85.0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For more information, click here.

• How to Apply

  Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on 12/15/2022. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page.
  
  Do not submit photographs with the application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - applicant must remove any images from badges, licenses, etc.

  
  

  Agency contact information

  BOR MB-ART Human Resources Office

  Phone

  406-247-7696

  Fax

  406-247-7875

  Email

  gphireme@usbr.gov

  Address

  Regional Office
  Bureau of Reclamation
  2021 4th Avenue North
  P.O. Box 36900
  Billings, MT 59101
  US

  Next steps

  Upon successful submission of the application packet, applicants will receive a confirmation email from USAJOBS. If this email confirmation is not received by the applicant, the application has not yet been accepted by the system.
  
  After all application packages have been received, resumes and supporting document(s) will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the resume, application questionnaire, and other assessment criteria identified in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation by regularly checking their public status notifications in the USAJOBS profile.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals