Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS AN DLEAD PROVIDING DIRECTION AND GUIDANCE TO THREE OR MORE EMPLOYEES IN ACCOMPLISHING TRADES AND LABOR WORK. ABILITY TO ASSIGN WORK BASED ON WORKLOAD FOR THE DAY; CHECKS PROGRESS AND WHEN ASSIGNMENTS ARE COMPLETED; KNOWLEDGEABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS REQGARDING INSTRUCTIONS, POLICIES AND LAWS THAT INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AS THEY APPLY TO TRANSPORTATION. ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE PROPER WORK METHODS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES LED.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.