Laborer

• Incumbent performs tasks that require very heavy physical effort and the use of heavy power equipment and common hand tools.
• Moves heavy freight furniture machinery supplies equipment and other very heavy items by use of hand trucks or other moving equipment and places or stacks for storage.
• Packs loads and/or unloads heavy bulky materials equipment and boxes delivered to the facility. Assembles and places a variety of items and structures needed to complete assignments.
• Other tasks may include but are not limited to: cuts trees clears brush removes rocks digs ditches and back fills digs post holes and plumbs posts clears and levels ground replaces barriers paints or stains.
• Shovels and rakes a variety of materials such as cold and hot mix asphalt concrete aggregate base rock ditch and drain rock. Operates power mowers weed trimmers tillers etc.
• Uses various tools such as shovels rakes lutes post hole diggers chain saws pole saws jack hammers power drills air compressors and various other tools. Operates motor vehicle in support of operations.
• Works with higher grade heavy equipment operators on road construction and road resurfacing projects such as chip sealing asphalt overlay skin patching pothole patching and hot melt crack filling.
• As an incidental duty the incumbent may shovel snow sand and debris; cut and clear small trees and brush along roads and fences; wash and wax cars boats and trucks by hand or using a powered buffer.
• Vacuum mop wax and buff floors; empty trash cans; and wash windows and ceiling fixtures. Cleans oils lubricates and performs minor adjustments on power equipment.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit E-Verify.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.

In order to qualify you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position visit the Office of Personnel Managements Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

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 regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat clean and in order)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety

• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license.

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.

To receive consideration for this position you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.