Tractor Operator

This is a career-seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. Salary Range: Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. WG-06: $21.89 (step 1) to $25.54 (step 5) per hour - Western Texas (RUS) Wage Area

Operate on a recurring basis, farm type tractors and towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds and road medians and/or perform farming functions. Operate towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controls. Equipment operated may include mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, front-end loading devices, movable dozer blades, and backhoes. Operate equipment on level or rolling terrain in such areas as open fields, parks, orchards, lawns and along roadways. This is a career-seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, the selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. The selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year. The typical work season is late February to late January the following year but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions. Area Information: Park headquarters is located in Fritch, Texas, population approximately 2,300. Cost of living is considered low. Rental opportunities are available in the local commuting areas of Fritch, Borger, Stinnett, Panhandle, and Amarillo at varying prices and quality. A variety of restaurants, financial institutions, and grocery stores are all available within a short distance. Amarillo is a 40-minute drive, which offers the closest airport, shopping, etc. Borger is a 10-minute drive with grocery stores, shopping, movie theater, etc. From Fritch it's 3 hours to Lubbock, 4 hours to Santa Fe, 5 hours to Albuquerque or Oklahoma City, and 6 hours to Dallas or Denver. The elevation averages 3,000 feet. The climate is semi-arid with average precipitation of 21 inches. The average temperature is 58 decrees with summer extremes in the 100-decree ranges and winter extremes around 0 degrees. Tornados are a potential danger, and high velocity winds are common in spring and early summer. Park housing is not available.

Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least 18 years old. Additional Requirements located under Qualifications