Laborer NA-03 Job in Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

Vacancy No. O1NAFBA-25-12669940 Department Army Installation Management Command
Salary $18.69 to $21.81 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 1/16/2025 Close Date 4/16/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ


Summary

This position is located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey and is a seasonal with projected start date in April 2025 and supports outdoor golf operations and related MWR Business programs.

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This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

  • Perform heavy physical labor requiring the frequent lifting and carrying of items and furniture weighing 80 to 100 pounds or more.
  • Operate heavy powered equipment performing tasks that require prior work experience and training.
  • Such tasks include ground maintenance on grades and slopes, digging ditches and trenches, washing buildings using high pressure sprayers, operating tillers to prepare lawns for sod and bedding plants, and cutting trees using axes or chain saws.
  • Performs general maintenance of NAF facilities requiring use of heavy powered equipment and heavy tools.
  • Advises facility director of potential safety hazards and identifies repairs required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Applicant must be able to frequently lift and carry very heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
  • Willing and able to work rotating shifts which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • A physical is required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION:
  • Six (6) month of laboring experience required.
  • Must be able to work under general supervision, responding to initial oral or written instructions and completing assigned tasks.
Experiences must be reflected on resume to receive credit.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

AN ONSITE HIRING EVENT WILL BE HELD FOR THIS POSITION ON 1/23, 2/27, 3/26, and 4/16 FROM 3PM - 6:30PM AT THE CLUB AT PICATINNY ARSENAL 121 BUFFINGTON ROAD, PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07801.

THOSE ATTENDING MUST REGISTER HERE (add link in text: https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac103/wbwsc/picatinnyrectrac.wsc/wbsearch.html?wbsi=&xxmod=tk)

AND BRING THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, PHOTO ID, WORK AUTHORIZATION (AGES 14-17) AND PROOF OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS. BE PREPARED TO INTERVIEW!

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is local. Local is considered with in a 50-mile radius of Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Manual Applications:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3PM CST by 04/16/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
FWS Allowances and Differentials
  • This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.
  • All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.
  • Regular full-time, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800.
Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will not be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume



The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Documentation to support claim
  • Marriage Certificate
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12669940. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 04/16/2025 to receive consideration.

  • Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12669940.
  • Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Leigh Hickmott
Address
BA-NAF-W6B3AA US ARMY GARRISON PICATINNY
DO NOT MAIL
Picatinny, NJ 07806
US
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Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!


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