Custodial Worker (MVO)

Full Job Description

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected.

The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized.

In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Work practices (including 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 If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: 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. Major Duties:

Major Duties of this position include: The incumbent will operate light duty motor vehicles. The incumbent will perform general custodial and janitorial work and laboring duties.

May work alone or with a small crew. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Area Information Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in the Sonoran Desert in Southwestern Arizona.

Park headquarters is located 35 miles from Ajo, Arizona and 5 miles from the international boundary with Mexico. Park housing is very limited and most employees live in Ajo.

The nearest cites to Ajo include Phoenix (90 miles away) and Tucson (120 miles away). Two commuter vans operate between Ajo and Monument offices.

Ajo has a population of 3000 and multiple amenities that allow families and individuals to easily thrive, including: K-12 schools An IGA supermarket Desert Senita Health Clinic and pharmacy Pima County Library County parks with playground, swimming pool, ball fields, community center, activity course, and more Several churches Restaurants (Agave Grill, Arriba Mexican Food, Tacos Tarrasco) Stores for household goods, electronics, and appliances (K5/Radio Shack, Family Dollar, Dollar General) Three gas stations (Chevron, Shell, Circle K) A local natural history association, archaeological society, CSA, farmers market, and other community groups that sponsor events on a regular basis Average daily maximum temperatures in June, July, and August are 102-103°F.

Average daily maximum temperatures in December, January, and February are 69-73°F.