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Laborer

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Louisville District Locks & Dams Operations Division
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Critical Hire Need to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Temporary not to exceed 6 months Laborer position at a variety of locations within Louisville District Locks and Dams.



Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/18/2023 to 10/06/2023
Salary
$18.82 to - $21.96 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WY 3
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Brookport, IL
Olmsted, IL
Mount Vernon, IN
Newburgh, IN
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
SWGJ232626171702HTS
Control number
720343800

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Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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Duties

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  • Performs a variety of manual labor tasks incidental to trade or craftwork requiring application of knowledge and experience gained on previous similar assignments.
  • Assists skilled trades or craftsmen by retrieving tools or materials; holds, moves, lifts, or carries items; cleans equipment and work areas.
  • Digs and grades trenches with hand tools; fills and levels holes in roadways; sets forms, mixes and pours concrete; operates power lawn mower.
  • Loads and unloads trucks; moves, sorts, arranges, or stacks a variety of supply items.

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.
  • Position requires a pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The initial cut-off for referral consideration is "27-APRIL-2023" applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review; afterward, additional referrals will be generated as additional vacancies occur.


You are responsible for ensuring that all required documents are in your application package at the time of submission.

Period of Eligibility: Your application package will remain active for 3 months from the date it is received. Unless deactivated due to selection or lost consideration, your application will expire at the end of the 3 month period. To receive further consideration, you must submit a new application package.


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 Laborer without more than normal supervision. Your application package must demonstrate your reliability and dependability to perform the duties of a Laborer at the WY-03 grade level. At a minimum, your level of experience must show that you have performed simple manual tasks that require a basic understanding of cleaning, grounds maintenance and lifting procedures; performed routine operator maintenance of hand tools and equipment; safely used industrial cleaners (typically used in households) and basic hand and yard tools and equipment, such as a rake, pitch fork, wheelbarrow, hand-pump sprayer, hand truck, shovel, push lawn mower (manual), hammer, screwdriver, wrench, and pliers; and performed routine work assignments with little or no assistance (e.g., picking up all paper and trash around the work site three times a week) - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:


Exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks, frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 50 pounds, running power mowers on grades or pushing heavy wheelbarrow loads of concrete, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works outside in all kinds of weather, and inside in areas that may be dusty, drafty, and noisy. Equipment, tools, and tasks involved at this level frequently require special care to avoid serious injuries. Works on and around river structures involves hazards of falling and drowning. Work requires continuous standing, walking, and stooping.

The initial cut-off for referral consideration is "mm/dd/2023" applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review; afterward, additional referrals will be generated as additional vacancies occur.

You are responsible for ensuring that all required documents are in your application package at the time of submission.

Period of Eligibility: Your application package will remain active for 3 months from the date it is received. Unless deactivated due to selection or lost consideration, your application will expire at the end of the 3 month period. To receive further consideration, you must submit a new application package.

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.
  • One 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.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 29 - Installation Management position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • Relocation, Recruitment, or Retention Incentives are not authorized.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • Appointment may be extended beyond 6 months maximum of 18 months total, dependent upon management needs and workload requirements.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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