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This is a full time, temporary appointment not to exceed 1039 hours, located at Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs, SD. The hourly wage for this position is subject to change due to annual wage reviews. The primary work schedule for this temporary seasonal position will be full time, however due to, special projects, and/or special events, this position may be changed to a part-time or intermittent schedule during short periods of employment at the agency's discretion. Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for rehire in subsequent service years.
Area Information: Wind Cave National Park is located in the southern Black Hills of southwest South Dakota. Climate extremes range from sub-zero temperatures during winter to over 100 degrees during summer. Medical and dental services, K-12 schools shopping, and churches of most faiths are available in Hot Springs (12 miles) and Custer (20miles). Housing for rent or purchase are available in Hot Springs and Custer.
WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. Citizens. This announcement is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to above eligibles.
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One position will be filled from the vacancy announcement.
Anticipated entrance on duty (EOD) date: May, 2017.
Learn more about this agency02/22/2017 to 03/01/2017
$14.74 - $17.19 per hour
WG 04
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary - Temporary NTE 1039 HOURS
Full-time - Full Time
04
No
MWW-17-001-DE (1905349)
463409000
The selectee of this position identifies grasses, weeds, shrubs and trees. Provides care and maintenance appropriate for specific grass or plant species. Able to distinguish between native and non-native plant species and informs the supervisor of non-native invasions. Prepares seed beds in disturbed construction areas. Lays sod, sows seed, places mulch to maintain or restore lawn appearances. Mow's, waters and rakes lawns, road shoulders and trails. Prunes shrubs and trees for uniform appearance. Pulls and/or treats non-native plant species.
Operates gasoline and diesel powered vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of less than 10,000 pounds and capable of carrying loads weighing less than 1 ton. Included are pickups, small tractors, small utility vehicles (Daihatsu, Gator, Ranger, etc.), riding lawn mowers and riding power lawn sweepers.
Scrubs, strips, waxes, dusts, mops and polishes floors. Scours lavatories, stool and urinals. Washes walls, room particians, light fixtures and windows. Vacuums and shampoos carpets; empties ash trays and wastebaskets; sweeps and hoses outside sidewalks and steps; polishes furniture and exhibit cases. Fills soap and tissue dispensers. Replaces light bulbs.
Performs ground and trail maintenance duties on paved and unpaved trails, including washing, sweeping, filling holes, checking hand rails and replacing trail lights. Performs miscellaneous labor duties such as digging ditches; installing fences; repairing corrals; hauling furniture and supplies ;picking up litter; cleaning rain gutters, mixing/hauling concrete may also work as flag persons on road projects and lift materials up to 100 pounds. Must be able to safely operate gasoline and diesel powered equipment including rotary self-propelled mowers, weed trimmers, chain saws and jackhammers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical effort is heavy to moderate, and requires occasional lifting of handling of objects of materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop climb, and work in awkward positions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects.
Driver's License: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. You will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
Respirator Protection Program: Duties of this position require occasional exposure to atmospheric hazards caused by air bore dust, fogs, mists, gases, smokes, sprays or vapors. In instances where engineering controls cannot feasibly eliminate hazards, air purifying respirators are required for personal protective equipment. 29 CFR 1910.134 requires employees using respirators to participate in a respiratory protection program which includes medical evaluations, fit tests, and following procedures for proper respirator use.
Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
Male applicants born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement Wednesday, March 01, 2017. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. 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.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations (X118C) for the WG-5003. Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the elements listed in Section 25 of the Online Occupational Questionnaire to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. Qualification requirement emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. You must meet the 2 point level on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed. Applicant must demonstrate the minimum qualifications and include the designation ability to do the work of a Gardner (MVO) without more than normal supervision.
Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Gardner (MVO) without more than normal supervision such as: perform and lead others in the performance of gardening duties; adhere to work schedules and safety practices, including planning, organizing and working without constant supervision; work and assist others using hand tools, power tools, mowers, trimmers, light vehicles, performing tasks on trails, roads, grounds and buildings; following written work orders and/or oral instructions; lift and move objects over 50 pounds unassisted and can carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Experience: There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through your experience shown in your written application, that you possess sufficient knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. In addition to your application or resume, you MUST submit the Assessment Questionnaire form described further in this announcement in order to be considered for this position. The qualification (Screen-out) statement is designed to assess the degree to which your experience and/or training meet the qualification requirements.
Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
CTAP-ICTAP: Federal program giving priority selection rights to federal employees in local commuting area who have lost their positions, received separation notice due to reductions in force, or unable to return to their position due to a job related injury. 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, and earn a final score on the job examination questions of 85.0 or higher. Employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent Performance Rating and SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8837(h) or 8456. For additional information go to OPM CTAP/ICTAP.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Add zero points to eligible ratings of a sole survivor veteran in a family which the father or mother or one or more siblings: was killed, died of wounds, accident, or disease, in a captured or missing in action status, or permanently 100 percent disabled or hospitalized on a continuing basis where the death, status, or disability did not result from intentional misconduct or willful neglect of the parent or sibling and was not incurred during a period of unauthorized absence. Add five points to eligible ratings of veterans who: entered military service prior to 14 Oct 76; served on active duty during the gulf War (2 Aug 90-2 Jan 92), and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom (11 Sep 01-31 Aug 10) regardless of where the persons served; or, served in a military action for which the received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Add ten points to eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 present disabled veteran; or the widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran. For additional information go to Vet Guide.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of the resume and other supporting documentation of the highest scoring applicants will be conducted and compared against the responses to the occupational questionnaire to determine qualifications. Applicants will be rated according to responses to the occupational questionnaire. The score, based on responses to the questionnaire, is a measure of the degree to which an applicant's background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that qualifications and/or experience have been inflated, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.
Category based rating will be used for this vacancy. Category rating combines the applicant's total qualifying experience and education/training into a single category. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire will be used to determine the quality of your experience, education, training etc. for placement in one of the following categories, 1) Best Qualified = 95 or above, 2) Well Qualified = 85 to 94, 3) and Minimally Qualified = below 85. This evaluation determines which candidates will be referred to the selecting official for final consideration.
Best Qualified, applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position.
Well Qualified, applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
Minimally Qualified, applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
Review the complete job announcement to assure you have submitted all requested documentation. Failure to submit ALL application materials may result in a low or ineligible rating.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Veteran's preference applies to category rating. Within each quality category, veteran's preference eligibles are listed first, including CP, CPS, XP, and TP. In addition, veterans who have a 10% or more service-connected disability, (CP or CPS) are placed at the top of the highest quality category. Applicants referred are listed on the selection certificate (veteran's preference eligibles before nonveterans) without scores.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
- Ability to do the work of a Gardner, WG-5003-04, without more than normal supervision. (Screen-out)
- Respirator protection program (Selective Factor)
- Possess valid state driver's license (Selective Factor)
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
- Use of measuring instruments.
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
- Ability to interpret instructions, specifications etc. (other than blueprints).
- Knowledge of materials.
- Dexterity and Safety.
Resumes should include personal information, education, work experience (including dates of employment-month and year, and hours worked per week), and other qualifications pertinent to the position. Applications lacking required information may be considered ineligible.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
- Resume - Showing detailed relevant experience. Your experience must verify the answers given on the assessment questionnaire. YOU MUST USE YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME (Do not use nicknames or shortened names).
- Qualifications (assessment questionnaire)
- Veterans Preference Documentation, see veterans preference under the other information section.
- CTAP/ICTAP Documents, if applicable, see CTAP/ICTAP under other information
- Selective factors, if applicable.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on Wednesday, March 01, 2017 to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
-To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DO NOT SEND PHOTOGRAPHS. Any resume or documents with photographs will not be forwarded to the hiring official.
Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Applying online is encouraged as it allows you to review and track the status of your application.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible. If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s) fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. The Vacancy ID is 1905349. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items.
3. Fax all six (6) pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as your cover page for your fax transmission.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may/or may not be referred to the hiring official. You will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you may be contacted directly. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/463409000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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