LABORER (MVO)

About the Position: At the WG-03 level, the duties are developmental in nature, leading to the intermediary WG-04 level and then to the full performance level of WG-05 Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator).

• Assignments are designed to maintain and enhance the project's resources and to provide a quality natural environmental experience for the visiting public.
• Move and arrange furniture; mow lawns use walking type power lawn mowers.
• Clear overgrown areas using weed-whackers; clear or prune trees using chain saws; pull weeds; rake leaves; empty refuse cans; remove debris from picnic areas and other public grounds; and service public rest rooms.
• Operate, clean and control power mowers, chainsaws, jackhammers, picks, axes, etc.
• Use shovels, drills, handsaws, paint sprayers, pipe threaders, rakes, hammers, wheelbarrows and dollies.
• Read signs and instructions and follows oral instructions.
• Conduct routine maintenance and upkeep duties in and around the project.
• Regularly lift, carry, move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work is regularly performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Operate a light motor vehicle (NTE 10,000 lbs) in all weather, traffic and road conditions.

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position, approximately 10%

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5

• Job family (Series)

  3502 Laboring

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• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • The first year of a TERM appointment is a trial period.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position requires the incumbent to occasionally work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.).
  • This position requires the incumbent to work weekends and holidays frequently.
  • This position may require the incumbent to wear an agency prescribed uniform.
  • Selectee is required to complete a pre-employment drug test before beginning work. Will also be subject to random drug testing during course of employment.
  • Selectee is required to undergo a pre-employment physical exam before beginning work. Will also be subject to periodic physical exams during course of employment.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens
  
  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.
  
  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 LABORER (MVO)~ without more than normal supervision. Perform basic and repetitive manual laboring tasks associated with grounds and facilities management. Perform simple manual labor tasks such as cleaning office spaces and restrooms, and grounds maintenance tasks such as to keep lawns, picnic areas, playgrounds and/or trails neat and orderly. Ability to operate vehicles such as trucks, sedans and station wagons weighing up to 10,000 lbs to transport bulky materials, and or passenger vehicles on and off the installation. Ability to operate lawn movers, weedeaters and hand tools to perform grounds maintenance work. Work under normal 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: Frequently lift and move equipment, components, or material weighing up to 40 pounds and may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, items weighing up to 50 pounds. Perform work on hard surfaces in areas that require frequent standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
  
  Working Conditions: Work is performed in areas varying from well lighted, heated, and ventilated to outside, unprotected areas; including areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The work is sometimes dusty, dirty, and greasy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises. May be exposed to noxious fumes, skin irritants, and flammable chemicals. In certain work situations involving hazardous materials, may be required to wear protective clothing and respirators, and other specialized protective devices, in addition to their basic protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses and shoes, and ear plugs). Education

  Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

  Additional information
  • This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce
  • 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.
  • 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 Career Program (CP) 29 - Installation Management position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • 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.
  • Veterans Preference does not apply since DHA eliminates competitive rating and ranking.
  • Military Spouse Program (MSP) preference is not applicable since a Best Qualified group will not be identified.
  SALARY DETAILS:
  RAYMOND, CA (TABLE W012R)
  SANGER, CA (TABLE W012R)
  WG-03 $15.56-18.14 per hour
  WG-04 16.47-19.23
  WG-05 17.86-20.84
  
  VALLEY SPRINGS, CA (TABLE W020R)
  WG-03 $17.98-20.97 per hour
  WG-04 19.42-22.65
  WG-05 20.82-24.29
  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
  

  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Not Required

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

  Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
  
  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
  2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Three professional references, optional
  
  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

• Benefits

  Benefits

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  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.

• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce