Laborer

Summary 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: You will perform as a Laborer in a variety of trades and crafts in connection with the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, roads, grounds, utilities and other facilities related to the operation and maintenance of a reservoir area. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position requires a pre-employment physical. A position requires a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain the license for the duration 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 a(n) Laborer~ without more than normal supervision. - have the ability to perform routine operator maintenance of hand tools and equipment. Have safely used industrial cleaners (typically used in households) and basic hand and yard tools and equipment, such as a rake, pitch fork, wheelbarrow, hand-pump sprayer, hand truck, shovel, push lawn mower (manual), hammer, screwdriver, wrench, and pliers. Have performed routine work assignments with little or no assistance (e.g., picking up all paper and trash around the work site three times a week). Work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Works from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms when making repairs to equipment or machinery. On occasion work may be performed on a boat. Operates lawnmowers, both riding and hand operated which requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up parts, equipment and materials that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh in excess of 50 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is done outside and inside. When working outside, is subject to discomfort from long periods in the hot sun, humid environment, and sometimes in chilly and rainy weather. Is subject to working conditions of the various trades in which working. There is a chance of minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, and scrapes, and possibility of broken bones from falls. Is exposed to dirt, dust, mud, grease, fumes, and burns. May wear protective clothing such as hardhat, gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection and protective glasses. May be required to perform wildfire suppression duties. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Not To Exceed (NTE) 3 Years. Term appointment has the potential to be extended beyond six years up to eight years. This Term position can not be made permanent. 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) 29 Laborer 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. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.