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Laborer

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Summary

About the Position: *THIS POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED THROUGH THE DIRECT-HIRE AUTHORITY (DHA) FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE DOD WORKFORCE.

*This position is a temporary position not to exceed 120 days with the possibility to be extended up to an additional year, not to exceed a total appointment of 36 months.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
01/05/2022 to 01/19/2022
Salary
$16.34 to - $19.04 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 3
Locations
3 vacancies in the following locations:
Jamaica, VT
North Hartland, VT
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - 120 Days
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NEFU214646768698HW
Control number
625590800

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Duties

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  • Load and unload trucks.
  • Move and stack material by hand, wheelbarrow or hand trucks.
  • Shovel and haul earth, gravel, rock, sand, concrete and asphalt.
  • Cut brush and grass.
  • Trim hedges, trees and bushes.
  • Clean up rubbish around the area and in surrounding buildings.
  • Repair fences.
  • Maintain recreational areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entrance on duty, subject to exceptions as required by law.
  • If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
  • Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • This position may require working in varying conditions inside and outside for long periods of time.
  • This position may require working rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • This position requires having a valid state drivers license or being able to obtain and maintain a valid state drivers license within 30 days of employment.
  • Must be able to lift and carry objects that weigh 40 lbs.
  • Moving Expenses NOT authorized
  • Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentives NOT authorized.

Qualifications

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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

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(n) Laborer~ without more than normal supervision.
The ability to perform common Laborer duties to include: the ability to maintain the various public use facilities such as general roads, beaches, trails, picnic and camping areas, parking areas, restrooms, offices, and garages. The ability to repair fences, assist in mixing concrete by hand or machine and spreads, rolls, and compact material with appropriate tools. The ability to maintain grounds and buildings, to include cleaning, scraping, and chipping paint, minor repairs and maintenance activities - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Physical Effort: The laborer exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as lifting and moving heavy objects weighing 40 pounds, running power mowers on grades, and pushing heavy loads on a wheelbarrow.
  • Working Conditions: The incumbent works usually outside and is subjected to all kinds of weather. Incumbent may be required to work on or near the water where immersion is possible. Incumbent works around and with moving equipment and is subject to noise and some fumes. The equipment, tools, and tasks involved at this level frequently require special care to avoid serious injuries

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) #29 - position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

How you will be evaluated

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.

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