Extended Closing Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST) Applications received before the closing date of this announcement may be referred to the selecting official as additional vacancies occur.
Initial Cut-Off Date: Monday, September 4, 2017 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST)
Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement.
The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is for U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens within the Local Commuting Area of Fort Drum, NY. This includes the counties of: St. Lawrence, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
This position is located at various locations within Child, Youth, & School Services Division.
Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), is located in northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States, offering many outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border, 85 miles north of Syracuse, and 350 miles north of New York City. It is located with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.
Fort Drum's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Division is a comprehensive network of quality support and leisure services that enhances the lives of Soldiers, Civilians, Families, military retirees and other eligible participants. The FMWR's vision is to be the driving force for programs and services that provide the foundation for the Army's home by increasing Soldier and Family resiliency, restoring balance, enhancing recruitment, readiness and retention for Soldiers and Families.
Summary
Extended Closing Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST) Applications received before the closing date of this announcement may be referred to the selecting official as additional vacancies occur.
Initial Cut-Off Date: Monday, September 4, 2017 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST)
Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement.
The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is for U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens within the Local Commuting Area of Fort Drum, NY. This includes the counties of: St. Lawrence, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
This position is located at various locations within Child, Youth, & School Services Division.
Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), is located in northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States, offering many outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border, 85 miles north of Syracuse, and 350 miles north of New York City. It is located with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.
Fort Drum's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Division is a comprehensive network of quality support and leisure services that enhances the lives of Soldiers, Civilians, Families, military retirees and other eligible participants. The FMWR's vision is to be the driving force for programs and services that provide the foundation for the Army's home by increasing Soldier and Family resiliency, restoring balance, enhancing recruitment, readiness and retention for Soldiers and Families.
Incumbent performs a variety of tasks involving the maintenance and minor repairs of buildings, play ground equipment, toys and associated equipment.
Performs minor grounds maintenance to include ensuring entrances and exits are free from debris, sidewalks are clear of ice/snow, and surfaces under playground structures are maintained according to safety requirements.
Drives government provided vehicles to pick up and deliver supplies and food from the original source to the facility. Drives government vans with a capacity of 15-24 passengers to transport children/youth on field trips or to and from school or accompanies walking children to/from school.
In absence of dedicated kitchen personnel, incumbent delivers, and serves light meals/snacks.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
A one year probationary period may be required
An employer referred pre-employment physical examination is required
Conditions of Employment:
If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form).
DRUG TESTING: This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position. The position is covered by the Army Substance Abuse Program (AR 600-85) and incumbents must complete and sign a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) and must pass a urinalysis test at time of appointment and periodically thereafter. Incumbent may have to undergo periodic random drug testing in accordance with EO 12564.
DRIVER'S LICENSE or COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE: Possession of a valid state driver's license or CDL to operate a government vehicle with a capacity for transporting 24 passengers is required.
WEATHER ESSENTIAL POSITION: Willing and available to work between the following hours: Winter Months - 3:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. AND Non-Winter Months - 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the occasional weekend.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Ability to perform visual examinations and operational tests to determine need for basic equipment repair.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, pull, push, stand, twist and sit or designated periods of time.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess all of the following:
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), AND
Ability to communicate in English at a level to work in a safe and satisfactory manner, AND
Demonstrated experience successfully operating standard tools (ex. Lawn mower, weed eaters, vacuum cleaners etc.), AND
Experience in maintaining and up keeping of facility grounds and related equipment; use of trade practices associated with carpentry and painting as well as work involving motor vehicle operations, AND
Possess (or currently in the process of obtaining) a valid driver's license (allows to operate a 15 passenger vehicle) OR a commercial drivers license (CDL) with no restrictions to operate a 24 passenger vehicle (MUST be uploaded at the TIME of APPLICATION or CLEARLY documented on your resume and available to provide to the personnel office if selected)
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.
Additional information
Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
Work schedule may be irregular. The incumbent may be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays and/or special events.Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is NOT in the Government interest.
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Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
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The following documents must be submitted with your application:
REQUIRED: Valid state driver?s license to operate a 15 passenger vehicle OR commercial drivers license (CDL) with no restrictions to operate a 24 passenger vehicle. SITUATIONAL: Military PCS Orders & Marriage Certificate, DA 3434, DA 3433
Resume
Optional: Our Job Application (DA Form 3433) will accepted in place of a Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
DD-214
REQUIRED: Valid state driver?s license to operate a 15 passenger vehicle OR commercial drivers license (CDL) with no restrictions to operate a 24 passenger vehicle. SITUATIONAL: Military PCS Orders & Marriage Certificate, DA 3434, DA 3433
Resume
SF-50
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
REQUIRED: Valid state driver?s license to operate a 15 passenger vehicle OR commercial drivers license (CDL) with no restrictions to operate a 24 passenger vehicle. SITUATIONAL: Military PCS Orders & Marriage Certificate, DA 3434, DA 3433
Resume
Optional: Our Job Application (DA Form 3433) will accepted in place of a Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
DD-214
REQUIRED: Valid state driver?s license to operate a 15 passenger vehicle OR commercial drivers license (CDL) with no restrictions to operate a 24 passenger vehicle. SITUATIONAL: Military PCS Orders & Marriage Certificate, DA 3434, DA 3433
Resume
SF-50
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
