To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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: Heavy physical effort is required by the operator in constant bending, reaching, lifting, and turning as well as constant movement of the extremities to operate assigned equipment and controls. This effort may occur in adverse or sub-optimal conditions outdoors in many different types of weather. Laborers are also subject to vibration, jerking, jolting and strain when operation requires being on rough terrain or steep inclines. Because of the nature of this type of work and equipment, laborers are often working in awkward or strained positions. Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance: - Maneuvering over uneven ground, near personnel, buildings or vehicles - Maneuvering in, around, and on equipment - Climbing and working from high platforms requiring fall protection - Reaching, pushing, and pulling levers and mounting or dismounting attachments - Bending, stooping, and reaching - Lifting or moving tools, equipment and/or materials up to 50 pounds; Occasionally will be asked to move heavier items with the assistance of other workers or mechanical lifting devices.
Working Conditions: As mentioned, work is required to be performed in all types of weather in all seasons of the year. This may include work from an open seat or operator platform. Laborers must remain very focused on the operation and performance of equipment in adverse conditions to maintain safety and efficiency. Adverse conditions may also reduce reaction times for attachments and equipment being used. This should be at the forefront of the laborers mind when operating on uneven or sloped ground, especially when tipping or overturning a piece of equipment is a possibility. Laborers will also be subject to noisy, dusty, muddy, wet, cold and hot environments, sometimes including smoke or exhaust fumes. Incumbent will also be engaged in prolonged periods of strenuous physical labor that could involve lifting heavy objects, continuous shoveling or digging, walking and pushing/pulling as required. Laborers will also be engaged in snow removal, which may mean being called in during storms or working extended hours in adverse outdoor conditions. Utility emergencies such as water main breaks may also require long hours or being called in while off-duty, regardless of weather.