LABORER (Motor Vehicle Operator/MVO)

• 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 using 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.

Conditions of employment

• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles at the time of selection. Verification will be requested.
• 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.

Qualifications

Who 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 (Motor Vehicle Operator/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).

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP)

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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 for Public Announcements.

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 must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• 3 professional references contact information, 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.

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