Seasonal Laborer (MVO)

Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to perform laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment. The incumbent must on a regular and recurring basis operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks panel trucks flatbed trucks etc) to transport personnel material or equipment to work sites over Federal state and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions.

Duties

• Operate motor vehicles (e.g. 2-4WD pickups flatbeds stake-beds) to transport personnel tools and materials to work sites; comply with traffic laws and agency policies.
• Performs janitorial duties for custodial and grounds
• Operate heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers chain says brush cutters brush chippers and all types of hand and light power tools to maintain buildings grounds roads etc.
• Apply safe work practices: pre-use inspections LOTO/tag-out where applicable PPE chemical handling/dilution for janitorial/grounds work and incident reporting
• Digs ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope; occasionally breaks up pavement soil or concrete; mixes and pours concrete asphalt and hot/cold mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
• Direct Deposit Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Drivers License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities) and at your own expense all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
• Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Work Schedule: You may be required to work evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

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) Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Vehicle Operation and Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat Clean and in Order)

SCREEN OUTS
Minimum Qualifications : Perform Laborer work under supervision of a work leader including operating 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.) to maintain buildings grounds roads and trails. Responsible for safely operating light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10000 pounds as part of regular duties and responsibilities. Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks trailers dollies etc. Move furniture paint picnic tables and signs trim trees and shrubbery pick up litter and clean fire pits. Perform janitorial duties such as cleaning sinks toilets sweeping and mopping floors. Lift and move objects weighing over 50 pounds and in some cases carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.

Drivers License: This position requires that the incumbent possess a valid Drivers License

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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.

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.

ICTAP/CTAP Statement : 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402b7) based on series and grade anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).

If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period you are still welcome to apply. However please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.

The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours unless granted an exception by OPM.

Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels project needs employee performance or other considerations.

Physical Demands: The work performed requires the exertion of moderate to very heavy physical effort. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds and in some cases carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.

Working Conditions: Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted heated and ventilated areas such as warehouses loading docks or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes drafts noise dust and dirt and the possibility of bruises muscle strains cuts and scrapes. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves ear protectors safety glasses and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.