Job summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DOD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: 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.

Major duties

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.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. 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.

Evaluations

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.