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Job Field: Architect / Engineering Jobs
Location: San Antonio, TX
Salary: $17.96 - $20.95 / Per Hour
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (317)916-3660

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):  742649  

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.  How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The National Cemetery Administration honors Veterans with final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that commemorate their service to our nation. The National Cemetery Administration will serve all Veterans and their families with the utmost dignity, respect, and compassion. Every national cemetery will be a place that inspires visitors to understand and appreciate the service and sacrifice of our Nation's Veterans. For more information about the National Cemetery Administration, visit http://www.cem.va.gov/.

This Engineering Equipment Operator position is located at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX. The incumbent is responsible for operating a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered engineering equipment in a variety of terrains to push, pull, pile and load sand, gravel, earth, topsoil and other materials.

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/. 

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible under 5 CFR 213.3102 "u", Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities  (i.e. mental retardation (intellectual disabilities), severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities) and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. 

AFGE: This announcement is a solicitation for applications from current VA employees and status eligible applicants.   Please note that as provided for in the Master Agreement the FIRST area of consideration for this position will be permanent employees of the Fort Sam Houston Cemetery, the SECOND area of consideration will be employees at other VA facilities, and the THIRD area of consideration will be status eligibles.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.

Subject to a background/suitability investigation.

Pass a pre-employment medical examination.

Must possess a valid state's drivers license.