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Summary
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.
This position is located in Washington/Oregon BLM. Information about each location and the surrounding area can be found at the chamber of commerce site.We expect to fill many vacancies at this time; however additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
REMINDER: YOUR RESUME CANNOT EXCEED 2 PAGES
- Laborer positions are for different types of work: Recreation maintenance Survey lands and Orchard maintenance.
- Performs a variety of manual tasks to support surveying activities orchard upkeep or campground maintenance.
- Operates and maintains various tools to perform manual tasks.
- Loads unloads and moves materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Uses hand tools (shovels rakes hoes) and performs tasks requiring physical effort outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Keeps work areas clean organized and free of hazards; store equipment and tools properly.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
- You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
- Direct Deposit Required.
- Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the addition your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
- An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state drivers license while employed in this position.
- In some locations position is a Bargaining Unit position.
- This position is not eligible for Telework.
Qualifications
Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Laborer without more than normal supervision.
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; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Work Environment/Physical Demands: The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include steep wet uneven surfaces and muddy dusty conditions that may soil clothes/skin. Work conditions include weather such as rain wind sunshine extreme temperature variations contact with stinging/biting insects and toxic plants and loud noises/vibrations from working with power tools.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
Salary by Location:
112R Locations: Colton OR; Portland OR; Salem OR
- WG-3 $20.16
- WG-4 $21.92
- WG-3 $19.26
- WG-4 $20.92
- WG-3 $19.43
- WG-4 $20.59
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities please visit E-Verify.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
If selected from this or a similar competitive seasonal announcement your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PLLand Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). The Act allows certain individuals who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under internal merit promotion procedures. For more information see the section under Eligibility which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions).
All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget hiring needs and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 9 months. These positions have no promotion potential if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.
Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
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.
Temporary Benefits: Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit Leave Administration. Effective January 2015 employees on temporary appointments may be eligible for health benefits through the Federal Employees Health Benefits program and if eligible will receive the same government contribution as full-time permanent employees. To be eligible for consideration temporary employees working full-time or part-time must be on appointments expected to last at least 90 days or be on an intermittent work schedule and expected to work 130 hours per month for at least 90 days. Employees electing to participate in the FEHB will be responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the official agency roles which is deducted from bi-weekly earnings. After separating from federal employment employees will be offered to continue participation in FEHB under the Temporary Continuation of Coverage (TCC) option. Employees electing to continue coverage under the TCC provision will be responsible for the full premium amount plus a 2% administration fee.
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.
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