Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) - Department Of The Interior : Job Details

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), January 22, 2024

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* Operates heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, brush chippers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand and light power tools.

* Loads and unloads supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc.

* Digs ditches and trenches; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads.

* Performs janitorial duties for buildings and grounds when required.

* Operates vehicles in all traffic conditions, performs minor operator maintenance, vehicles weigh up 10,000 pounds.

Employment/Salary Ranges:

Acadia National Park - April to October, Bar Harbor, ME: WG-5 step 1 $20.89 to step 5 $24.36.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument - May to November, Patten, ME: WG-5 step 1 $20.89 to step 5 $24.36.

Fire Island National Seashore - May to September, Patchogue, NY: WG-5 step 1 $24.66 to step 5 $28.79.

Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year may be terminated/extended based on management needs and can vary due to weather, project needs, or funding.To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

* Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen Out)

* Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)

* Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)

* Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment

* Dexterity and Safety

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Must be able to perform the common laboring tasks without more than normal supervision: Operate motor vehicles such as sedans and pickup trucks (up to 10,000 GVW) for picking up supplies and transporting equipment, personnel and materials. Operate power equipment, such as lawn mowers and a variety of types of common hand tools and light power tools (such as shovels, racks, lawn edging equipment, circular saws, electric drills, etc.). Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Perform janitorial duties, such as cleaning sinks, toilets, sweeping floors, and emptying trash. I can lift and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP or 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).