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Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Capitol Reef National Park, Division of Facility Management & Maintenance

Summary

You will serve as a Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) for Capitol Reef National Park in Torrey, Utah,

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This is a Permanent, Competitive, Full-time appointment.

Overview

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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$21.82 - $25.47 per hour

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Pay scale & grade
WG 4
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time - You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
CAHN-27-13111904-DE-EAC
Control number
892388800

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Clarification from the agency

Appointment to this position is restricted to veterans' preference eligibles unless there are no qualified preference eligibles available. Applications will be accepted from non-preference candidates, but they will not be considered unless the preference eligible list is exhausted. This announcement is open to U.S. Citizens or Nationals. Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) in the local commuting area may also apply.

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Duties

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At the full performance level (WG-04) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Full range of cleaning and custodial duties in order to maintain outdoor and indoor public use areas including but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and recyclables, cleaning and scrubbing surfaces.
  • Cleans and services vault toilets.
  • Maintains the cleanliness of a visitor center, various office and common areas, and several outdoor restrooms. Keeps restrooms well stocked.
  • Cleans fire pits and heavily used public camping and picnic areas.
  • Operates various equipment such as vacuums, floor scrubbers, leaf blowers, and other equipment commonly used in custodial work.
  • Operates light-duty motor vehicles to transport personnel, material, and equipment to various work sites
  • Works with Supervisor to maintain inventory of cleaning products and supplies and ensure adequate stocking.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct Deposit participation required.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
  • You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
  • You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
  • As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/25/2026 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

  1. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
  2. Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
  3. Dexterity and Safety
  4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
  5. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Your resume must clearly show that you have performed custodial/janitorial tasks and motor vehicle operations under general supervision subject to inspection for compliance with work and safety standards and policies including:

  • Operate trucks weighing up to 10,000 pounds;
  • Perform work providing laboring assistance, cleaning restrooms, windows, vacuuming carpets, floors, emptying trash and recyclables;
  • Operate power equipment such as floor scrubbers, floor buffers and floor strippers.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.
Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible.
The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

Physical Demands: The work performed requires moderately heavy physical effort and involves lifting and moving objects over 40 pounds and occasionally objects weighing over 50 pounds. Custodial workers must move and control heavy equipment, carry and set up ladders and scaffolding, and work from ladders and scaffolds. Frequently, they must lift and move objects weighing about 40 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing over 50 pounds

Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in areas, which normally have adequate, heat, light, and ventilation. The incumbent is exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors, etc. Care is required to avoid serious injuries when working on ladders and scaffolds.

Ethics: All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.

Probationary Period: Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position.

Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories:

  • Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position

  • Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job

  • Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.

Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

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Agency contact information

DOI DE Team
Email
DETeam@ios.doi.gov
Address
Capitol Reef National Park
52 Scenic Dr.
Torrey, UT 84775
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