Summary
This position is located at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System within the Facilities Management service line. The work of this position involves the efficient operation and timely completion of equipment and facility maintenance repairs, preventive maintenance, inspections, station level projects and development and project management of contracted construction projects. Work also includes all grounds maintenance, to include lawns, landscaping, parking lots, roads and sidewalks.
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ALL US CITIZENS
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Duties
Major duties include but are not limited to:
- Operates one or more motor vehicles including pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls, sedans and crew cab pickup trucks to pickup supplies, materials, or equipment and tools
- Moves furniture and equipment within the Medical Center, which frequently requires trips off-campus to other storage and operations facilities throughout the Minneapolis metropolitan area
- Performs labor intensive work which requires some degree of manual skill, called upon by prior work experience or training
- Operates heavy, powered and non-powered tools in a safe and appropriate manner based upon task or project needs
- Conducts vehicle and equipment safety checklist to assure proper/peak-performance level before operation
- Moves furniture, files, supplies and materials to proper location by use of pallet-jack, hand truck, cart or manually
- Snow shovels walks, steps, roadways and other areas as assigned
- Trims trees, bushes, and shrubs to cultivate, shape and make aesthetically pleasing
- Loads and unloads trucks
- Mows lawns, mulches or collects clippings
- Edges in and around sidewalks and curbs, using power edging equipment or hand tools
- Rakes leaves, dirt and debris
- Repairs and cleans concrete, asphalt, roadways and walks
- Assembles and dismantles stage, decorations, and other such items where designated
- Delivers laundry from user to laundry services and returns
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (work hours may be further discussed during the interview)
Position Description Title/PD#: Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)/PD60684A
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.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- 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
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
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 #1: 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. To be found at least minimally qualified for the position of Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) WG-3502-04 level, your application and supporting documents must demonstrate the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance. For this position, you must have the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision in performing the full range of duties. Examples of qualifying related experience include but are not limited to: operates one or more different types of motor vehicles to pickup various types of supplies and equipment; performs grounds maintenance, to include mowing lawns, trimming trees, landscaping, shoveling snow, clearing parking lots, roads and sidewalks; utilizes various lawn care equipment and performs preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on it; and reads and understands written and verbal instructions or directions.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT #2: You must possess a valid state driver's license to operate government vehicles to perform the duties of the position.
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: Exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as: lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds. Movement of items over 50 pounds requires the use of the "buddy system," and second or third person will be needed and used. Running powered equipment on gradients, in leveled or uneven surfaces.
Working Conditions: Works outside in all kinds of weather and environmental conditions; snow, ice, rain, mud, hot and cold temperatures. Works inside in dusty, drafty, and damp areas. Operates equipment that generates noise and fumes.
Education
There is no educational substitution.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- Performance Appraisal
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- 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 applicant's 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.
How to Apply
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 10/01/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12562395.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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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