Summary This position is located at the West Point Golf Course. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Responsibilities Incumbent operates a field-type tractor with attached and towed equipment. Plans the order in which work is to be accomplished; transports materials and equipment; and digs, loads, plants, clears, mows and dispenses liquid and solid materials. May operate under different or extreme conditions such as mud, snow, and areas where trees and shrubs present operational hazards or on uneven ground where skill and expertise are required for safe operation. Performs maintenance on field-type tractors and attached and towed equipment. Makes multiple connections between the tractor and attached or towed equipment. Adjusts the equipment for job requirements such as setting the height of mower blades, depth of plow blades, and the rate of application of sprayer attachments. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 1. Applicant must have 1 year of related experience in operating tractors and associated equipment, and performing maintenance on equipment (ex. identifying when regular oil changes are needed, checking tire pressure, etc.). 2. May be required to obtain a Government motor vehicle operator's permit. 3. Must have and retain a valid Driver's License. This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position AND proof of valid Driver's License will be required prior to appointment to position. Skills and Knowledge: Must have skill and knowledge in the operation of the tractor and manipulations of equipment controls while compensating for rough terrain features such as steep hills, ravines, holes, and ditches. Must have skill in operating slope mower tractors and attachments and steering to compensate for degree of slope and stability of the ground. Must have the knowledge to perform operator maintenance on tractors and equipment. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics. Education Additional Information Initial Cut-Off Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every two weeks thereafter based on management's need to fill positions. Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: West Point is not receiving manual applications. If you are interested in a manual application, please send your request to the email listed below with the Vacancy Number and the position's title. An application will be emailed to you. The completed application and supporting documentation can be emailed back. NOTE: Applications will not be reviewed for completeness and any incomplete applications will result in an ineligible rating. usarmy.westpoint.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf-hro@army.mil Neglecting to respond to the job-related questions will result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. FWS Allowances and Differentials This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position. All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ). Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.