Summary
A recruitment incentive of up to $3,500 has been authorized for eligible, highly qualified candidates. The incentive carries a 2-year service agreement. Please contact the HR Specialist at the bottom of this announcement for specific requirements.*
Employee serves as a laborer and motor vehicle operator in support of the Interior Design and Engineering programs throughout the Sioux Falls Health Care System (SFVAHCS) under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor in Engineering.
Clarification from the agency
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Duties
Major duties listed but not limited to:
- Repair, install and hang items such as clocks, pictures, bulletin boards, window treatments, signage, cubicle tracking, privacy curtains and dispensers.
- Assemble and disassemble various types of furniture.
- Provide maintenance and repair to various types of furniture.
- Operate many different types of heavy riding equipment to include, but not limited to, forklifts, scissor lift, bobcats, pay loaders, mowers, and trucks.
- Operate trucks, trailers and other government vehicles in order to move furniture and various items to and from the CBOCs.
- Operate many different types of non-riding equipment to include, but not limited to, skids, furniture movers, dollies, pressure washers, chain saws, shovels, and power tools.
- Independently prioritize, organize, and plan activities in accordance with established moves or assignments.
- Read and interpret plans, blueprints and maps necessary to complete all projects in a safe and smooth manner.
- Utilize various computer systems.
- Set-up special events and meetings with floor plan layouts, blueprints, maps, etc.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (work hours may be further discussed during interview
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer/PD50401-A
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized. $3,500 lump sum payment upon hire and a 2-year service agreement in the position.
Bargaining Unit: Yes, AFGE/1272
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Open Date: December 4, 2023
Close Date: September 30, 2024
First Cut-Off Date: December 18, 2023
NOTE: This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Qualified candidates will be referred until all vacancies are filled. Eligible applications received after September 30, 2024 will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Final application disposition will be completed at the end of the open period stated in the announcement. In addition, due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration. This announcement is subject to be reposted after September 30, 2024 if vacancies haven't been filled.
EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
- Dexterity and Safety
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Without more than normal supervision
- Work Practices
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; religions; 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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: Employee must be able to perform heavy physical effort over an eight (8) hour tour including continuous standing, bending, lifting, turning, stooping, crouching, pushing, pulling, rubbing, reaching, and climbing. Objects weighing in excess of fifty pounds must be lifted or moved routinely. He/she must be able to operate heavy riding and non-riding equipment in areas of heavy traffic, close quarters, and other various obstacles in a safe and smooth manner. He/she is frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel; as well as being able to climb or balance themselves. specific vision abilities required to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Unloading of debris into dumpsters requires overhead lifting.
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the Labor is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. He/She is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals are used and vibration of equipment. While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud. The laborer is required to work inside and outside in all types of weather conditions and is exposed to such hazards as high and extremely low temperatures, strains from handling heavy objects, cuts and abrasions from sharp or pointed tools and equipment. He/She is subject to noise, dust, and vibration from machinery or other equipment. He/She drives in all types of traffic and/or weather conditions and is exposed to possible accidents and injury.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
Documents Accepted:
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- PCS Orders
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/30/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12231233.
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Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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