Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Full Job Description

These positions are located in War In The Pacific National Historical Park, in the Facilities Division. Requirements Continued... Probationary period.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary 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.

Ability to do the work of a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision (screen out).

Work experience performing the following duties: manual Labor work which requires frequent lifting and moving of objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more with assistance; and uses a wide variety of light hand and power tools.

Operate heavy power equipment such as chainsaws, lawnmowers, string trimmers, weed whackers, brush cutters, chippers, etc.) to clear brush and maintain grounds and roads.

Driving and towing equipment over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions.

Erect signs, barriers, dig ditches, shovel dirt and asphalt, loads/unloads heavy supplies, organize and clean work area, keep vehicles, trailers, and equipment clean and operable; performing general landscaping and grounds maintenance; operating and maintaining motor vehicles up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, and assisting higher level journeymen trades people in maintenance related tasks, and a valid state driver's license is required.

Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations.

It is available for review on OPM's web site at: OPM qualifications To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, 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.

ICTAP/CTAP Clearance (Example: Rehires): REMEMBER TO UPDATE THE "WHO MAY APPLY" FIELD- Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.

This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible.

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.

Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Major Duties:

War in the Pacific National Historical Park Asan, GU.

The primary purpose of the position is to perform laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment involving any or all of the following duties.

Operates heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, brush chippers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand and light power tools (such as shovels, pulaskis, picks, digging bars, rakes, lawn edging equipment, electric drills etc.), to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc.

Required to perform janitorial duties for buildings and grounds. Digs ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope.

Operates vehicles over Federal, state, and country roads and city streets in all traffic conditions and performs minor operator maintenance on light duty motor vehicles.

Cuts trees and heavy vegetation with axe, chainsaw or powered brush cutters, stacks heavy logs, lumber and sacks of cement.