Summary This is an open-continuous announcement. Referral lists may be requested to fill positions throughout the life of the announcement. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Drill Rig Operator WG-10 position with the Omaha Engineering Division, Geotechnical Engr. & Sciences Branch, Drill Crew Unit in Omaha, NE. Responsibilities Knowledge of core boring drill rigs and auxiliary equipment. Control drilling parameters such as bit pressure, rotational speed, and rate of penetration in order to maintain borehole stability during drilling. Plan, organize and coordinate operations to meet any routine drilling requirements. Identify and implement safe work practices and select the proper safety equipment to meet site conditions. Safely operates all vehicles necessary for the accomplishment of any drilling assignment in both on-road and off-road situations. Uses both continuous flight and hollow stem augers (HSA's) for standard geo-technical investigations, HTRW investigations for contamination delineation, instrumentation installation, etc. Implement HTRW protocols concerning proper sample collection and handling, decontamination procedures, work zone monitoring, and personal protective equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 an DRILL RIG OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform some tasks including drilling techniques on mechanically driven geotechnical drill rigs, such as CME, Diedrich, or Mobile. I have experience in at least 3 of the following: assisting in core drilling operations; assisting in the setting up and operation of auger, cable tool and rotary drilling equipment to obtain samples of soil, rock, etc., for field classification and/or laboratory analysis; assisting in setting up equipment such as leveling machine and setting up mast on drill rig; assembling and disassembling drill rods and core barrels using wrenches and other tools; assisting in removing samples from sample barrels; assisting in maintenance of drilling equipment by cleaning tools and equipment and oiling and greasing parts. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work is primarily performed in the field requiring good physical strength and stamina. Work requires standing, walking, or bending most of a work day, frequent and repeated lifting of objects in excess of 60 pounds, use of both hands and feet to operate machinery, good pulmonary function to allow the use of a level C respirator, good balance and coordination, good dexterity for assembling and disassembling drill pipe, and tolerance of heat and cold. Working Conditions: Work is conducted in the field up to 90% of the time. During these assignments, subjected to conditions that are very hot and cold, wet, dusty, icy, muddy, and windy. Also exposed to biological hazards such as biting insects, snakes, poison ivy, etc. Significant amount of work at HTRW sites where chemical contaminates are present and personal protective equipment is required. Grease, oil, and other lubricants as well as fuels are present during operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and accessories. Education 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. A Relocation, Recruitment, Advance in Hire or Advance Leave Accrual incentive may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government.