Laborer

Full Job Description

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 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.

Major Duties:

• 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.