Seasonal Laborer (MVO)
What you'd do
The primary purpose of the position is to perform laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment. The incumbent must on a regular and recurring basis operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc...) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions.
Major duties
Operate motor vehicles (e.g., 2-4WD pickups, flatbeds, stake-beds) to transport personnel, tools, and materials to work sites; comply with traffic laws and agency policies. Performs janitorial duties for custodial and grounds Operate heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain says, brush cutters, brush chippers, and all types of hand and light power tools to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, etc. Apply safe work practices: pre-use inspections, LOTO/tag-out where applicable, PPE, chemical handling/dilution for janitorial/grounds work, and incident reporting Digs ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT), Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading), Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, Dexterity and Safety, Vehicle Operation, and Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) SCREEN OUTS Minimum Qualifications: Perform Laborer work under supervision of a work leader, including operating power equipment, such as lawn mowers and a variety of types of common hand tools and light power tools (such as shovels, racks, lawn edging equipment, circular saws, electric drills, etc.), to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails. Responsible for safely operating light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds as part of regular duties and responsibilities. Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Move furniture, paint picnic tables and signs, trim trees, and shrubbery, pick up litter and clean fire pits. Perform janitorial duties, such as cleaning sinks, toilets, sweeping and mopping floors. Lift and move objects weighing over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance. Driver's License: This position requires that the incumbent possess a valid Driver's License 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. 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. 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. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
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