Laborer Job in Lehighton, PA

Vacancy No. CERD245788140985HP Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $22.03 to $25.65 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/26/2024 Close Date 1/9/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Lehighton, PA


Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered.

This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017)

Duties

  • You will serve as a general labor worker performing a variety of project maintenance tasks which include: picnic table repair, installation of signs, painting, road repair, and repair of charcoal grills.
  • Remove dead trees and brush from recreation areas. Use shovels to dig holes in the ground.
  • Clean outdoor surfaces, such as tables and benches. Use a water hose and soap to wash vehicles.
  • Use brooms, mops, and waxing applicants to clean floors.
  • Follow verbal instructions to complete a job or task, such as gather supplies or tools as instructed or dispose of trash or debris as instructed.
  • Follow written instructions for the proper use of hand tools and follow equipment and tool manuals or safety labels in order to understand safe use requirements.
  • Use simple hand tools to complete jobs or tasks and use hand tools safety procedure to avoid injury.
  • Perform heavy lifting in a safe manner to avoid a strained back to other injury.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position may require you to work outdoors, subject to inclement weather, outdoor hazards, and uneven terrain.
  • The incumbent may be subjected to the hazards associated with working in and around wooded areas, lakes and rivers.
  • All safety rules and regulations must be followed during the performance of work and wear protective gear.
  • Requirement to lift up to 40lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017)

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision. Qualified applicants must show in their resume the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of a laborer to include tasks such as: washing vehicles, utilizing simple hand tools, and mowing grass using a power or riding mower. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

The skills, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics listed below are important to succeed in the job: Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order). Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints). Ability to Use and Maintain tools and Equipment. Dexterity and Safety.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderately heavy physical effort is required in lifting and carrying objects weighing up to about 50 pounds and in pushing heavy furniture, loaded carts, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Some work is performed outside in all kinds of weather. Work is by nature dirty, dusty, and may requiring working around or with noisy equipment. Work around tools and equipment requires care and attention to safety practices prescribed, in order to avoid injury to self or others and/or damage to equipment.

Education

Education generally not required.

Additional information

  • This is a Direct Hire solicitation - This position is being advertised via Direct Hire for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017)
  • 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 Career Program (CP) 29 - Installation Management 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.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and 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
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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: David.B.Williams@usace.army.mil

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted.

The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/09/2025 to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

David Williams
Address
RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA
DO NOT MAIL
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Next steps

Eligible applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Acknowledgement and Notice of Results letters will be sent by the hiring office.

The evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


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