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LABORER

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

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

About the Position: US Army Engineer Huntington District, Operations and Readiness Division, Big Sandy Area Office, John W Flannagan, located in Haysi VA. Performs maintenance, mowing, repair and cleaning services in public use and operational areas of the lake project.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
09/22/2023 to 10/02/2023
Salary
$17.23 to - $20.10 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Haysi, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Multiple
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
RECE236363714371HW
Control number
749970700

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Duties

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  • Assists in operating a variety of machinery and equipment.
  • Frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up parts, equipment and materials that weigh up to 50 pounds.
  • Performs a variety of work common to various trades and crafts in connection with the construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair of buildings, structures, roads, grounds, utilities and other facilities.
  • Perform grounds keeping to include mowing and cleaning services of public use areas and operational areas.
  • Perform flood cleanup operations at the reservoir to include cutting, stacking, and burning of flood debris and driftwood.
  • Read and record data pertaining to weather conditions, reservoir pool and stream elevations and reports data to higher graded employee.
  • Operate a variety of tools, machinery and equipment in association with grounds keeping, mowing, cleaning, and maintenance activities.

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.
  • This position requires that the incumbent is required to take a pre-employment physical exam due to the physical requirement of the position.
  • This position requires a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment and maintain the license for the duration of employment to operate government vehicle (s).

Qualifications

Seasonal employment means annually recurring periods of work of less than 12 months each year. Seasonal employees are permanent employees who are placed in non-duty/non-pay status and recalled to duty in accordance with pre-established conditions of employment.

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.

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. Ability to do the Work of the Position without more than Normal Supervision Screen Out. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires the exertion of very heavy physical effort frequently involving the lifting and moving of objects weighing over 50 pounds. Work requires considerable walking, bending and stooping, and some climbing for short distances.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Work 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. Work on and around river or lake structures involves hazards of falling and drowning. Work requires continuous standing, walking, and stooping.


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.
  • 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(n) Installation Management Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • 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.
  • Appointment is a Temporary 6 month appointment, Not To Exceed 18 months.

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 resume 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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