Locomotive Engineer | Alabaster, AL

on the post and for a shortdistance to a rail head off the post limits. Observe safety rules, post operating regulations, signs, rights-of-way, and crossings continually in switching and moving cars to insure safemovement at all times. Perform operator maintenance on engines, checking brakes, warning devices, reversing lever, sander, and air, oil, electrical, and temperaturegages for proper operation.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires that the incumbent is able to obtain and maintain Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) clearance. Must be a

certified locomotive engineer to operate a locomotive as described in 49 CFR Part 240; AND must re-certify locomotive certificationtriennially (every 3 years), Per AR 56-3 CHP 3 A-C.

Drug Testing Requirements: IAW change 3 to AR 600-85, alcohol and drug abuse prevention and control program, employee must successfullypass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter. Pre-employment physical exam required, due to lifting requirement of the position. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and any installation and/or license required for the type of vehiclebeing driven. Incumbent may spend up to 30% of duty

time in travel or Temporary Duty (TDY) status. Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Incumbent will routinely be required to work irregular work hours (such as before 0600 or after 1800) to accommodate fluctuations in workloadbased on the daily mission requirements. Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and any installation and/or license required for the type of vehicle being driven. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e. g. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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) Locomotive Engineer~ without more than normal supervision.

I am able to perform COMMON duties of a Locomotive Engineer, WG-5737-09 without more than normal supervision. These duties include operating locomotives to pull attached cars, mixed types and sizes of train cars and controlling speed and early anticipation of braking and accelerating requirements. Perform operator maintenance on engines, such as checking brakes, warning devices, reversing lever, sander, air, oil, electrical and temperature gages for proper operation. I am able to perform these duties under normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Mobile Equipment Operator Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Must be able to climb up and down steep steps or ladders to board and leave the train. Locomotive operation requires continuous manipulation of hand-operated controls while stretching, turning, and shifting position for best visibility.

Is subject to physical strain from swaying motions and jarring movements, particularly when coupling cars and running on rough track. Maintenance work requires working on top of and under the locomotives and railroad cars in cramped and awkward positions. Requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds and the pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning of parts and assemblies. WORKING CONDITIONS: Operates the locomotives in a cab which may be hot or cold and inspects and maintains the equipment indoors in a Rail Maintenance Facility, and occasionally outdoors.

The incumbent is exposed to bad weather, exhaust fumes, loud noise, and dirt or dust. Is exposed to the possibility of cuts, burns, sprains and more serious injury due to working in, on and around moving trains. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the backssment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Highly Qualified.

Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position. You may claim Military Spouse preference. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Do D Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above.

Additional information about the program is on Required Documents The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.

e. HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information see: 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.

You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility. PDN-9ad3da85-b2d5-dbc0e49a0072