Engineer Equipment Operator / Black Rail Habitat

Engineer Equipment Operator / Black Rail HabitatID:FW5016-NC-001Location:ColumbiaProgram:FWSWage/Hr:$65.00Hours/Week:24 hrs. per weekMinimum Age:55For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and operational support to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.Qualifications:Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in all responsibilities of an EEO on current refuge owned heavy equipment. OR HS/GED Degree OR Previously completed training in HEST and other applicable trainingsHEST Certification; excellent EEO professional experience on refuge heavy equipmentExperience required with WindowsemailDuties:The enrollee will use heavy equipment to construct and maintain a shallow water impoundment and 2-stage ditch as well as assist in any projects that require the use of heavy equipment.Work will consist of using the refuge heavy equipment (he is currently certified on) to construct a shallow water impoundment and 2-stage ditch. This includes conducting, fueling and all routine pre and post checks as required per USFWS heavy equipment operations.85%On an as needed basis, assist refuge employees with heavy equipment projects including mowing, installing culverts, water control structures, grade roads.10%Provide weekly project updates to ESP Project Monitors5%Other:Remain current in HEST certificationsGovernment Vehicle Training: Refresher trainings as required by USFWS policy.Health and Safety Considerations: The ESP employee will be experienced with and will follow all safety and JHAs required to fully operate all aspects of refuge heavy equipment as required by USFWS policy. Refresher training will be provided as needed.Required Safety Gear: Hard hat, gloves and other PPE as required.Safety Gear Use: While working in the field and using heavy equipment.Physical requirements: Must be physically able to operate heavy equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.