This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Sec 1105(b), PL 114-328, 12/23/2016 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: The incumbent must be careful to avoid injury, because of the type of tools and equipment used and weight of the objects handled.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Sec 1105(b), PL 114-328, 12/23/2016 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: The incumbent must be careful to avoid injury, because of the type of tools and equipment used and weight of the objects handled.
Director Hiring Authority Sec 1105(b), PL 114-328, 12/23/2016. DHA extension memorandum dated 2019.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a General Labor Worker. You must demonstrate the ability to do the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision performing common Laborer tasks including trimming trees and digging ditches using handsaws, shovels, and tampers. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/26/2021 to receive consideration
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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