Summary

PLEASE NOTE: Based on the current hiring restrictions, selectees may be subject to additional approvals prior to an offer being extended.

The incumbent is a Maintenance Mechanic Helper in the Adminstative Facilities Services Division of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Bureau of Fiscal Service. The primary purpose of the position is to perform a variety of facilities maintenance related duties in a helper capacity.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

1. U.S Citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior federal experience is required. 2. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles.

Duties

As a Maintenance Mechanic Helper, you will:

Assist Maintenance Mechanics in performing various electrical and related services.
Assist Maintenance Mechanics in performing various facilities maintenance and construction services.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Key Requirements:

Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.
Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training. You must show in your résumé and in your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Category rating will be used to assign applicants to one of three quality level categories based experience, education, and training related to the position. Below are the definitions of each category. If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be refer to the selection official for consideration.

Superior (highest quality category): Highly proficient with an overall comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job; or
Good (middle category): Has a solid and comprehensive understanding. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position, or
Satisfactory (minimally qualified): Has an overall basic level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job.

Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

You must meet the screen-out element, Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen Out), normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions.

To meet the screen-out element, Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen Out), applicants must demonstrate:

The ability to perform work with clear instructions; all unusual situations are referred to the lead/supervisor for guidance.

In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online questions in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen Out)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This position is a Non Sensitive/Low Risk position.
Student loan repayment may be offered.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

Additional Requirements:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee must be physically fit as this position can be physically demanding.
Assignments may involve considerable standing, walking, bending, climbing, and squatting, as well as pushing pulling, lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.) and at times working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally, the incumbent is required to lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 75 pounds. The incumbent is subject to dirt, dust, and injuries inherent to the trades and crafts performed.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen Out)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Category rating will be used to assign applicants to one of three quality level categories based experience, education, and training related to the position. Below are the definitions of each category. If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be refer to the selection official for consideration.

Superior (highest quality category): Highly proficient with an overall comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job; or
Good (middle category): Has a solid and comprehensive understanding. Can perform the required tasks efficiently and is proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position, or
Satisfactory (minimally qualified): Has an overall basic level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job.

Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration.

If you are a displaced or surplus Treasury Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)) you must receive a score of 90 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

Optional Essay Questions: Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.

When The Bureau of Fiscal Service completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

Required Documents

A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to two-pages. Applicants with resumes exceeding two-pages will be removed from consideration. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

How to Apply

The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.

Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.

Fiscal Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

To begin, 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.
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov.

To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.gov

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center

Phone: 304-480-7300
Email: fiscalserviceinquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov

Address: Administrative Facilities Services Division
Treasury Common Services Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US

Next steps

To check the status of your application for this position, please follow these steps:

1. Login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" section and click on the vacancy you would like to view and have already applied for.

2. Under "application status," click "additional application information" and you will be taken to the USAStaffing website where you can check your application status. The "additional application information" link may not be available if your application status says "Unavailable." This indicates that your application is not complete.

If the "additional application information" link is not available and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to the USAStaffing portion of the application.

Maintenance Mechanic Helper Job in Parkersburg, WV