Bureau of Indian Affairs Looking for Laborer. at Parker, AZ Full Time

• Mowing lawns.
• Irrigation systems.
• Trimming of Trees and Shrubs.
• Operate and maintain non-powered hand tools and equipment.
• Lift and move heavy objects (50+ lbs in weight) in a safe manner..

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver’s license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

To qualify for Laborer WG-3502-3: Must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Examples of qualifying experience include work experience performing laborer tasks such as cleaning and removing debris, cut and remove trees; landscaping (i.e., mowing, edging, irrigation, trimming shrubs and trees, raking leaves); hand and shovel work; painting or varnishing; washing, waxing, or cleaning motor vehicles; and lifting or moving of heavy objects.

On your application, please clearly describe in detail the experience and/or training which you have had that specifically prepared you to perform the duties described for this job. This experience and/or training should be documented in your resume. The qualification reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by job titles alone.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: If your ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision is not sufficient, then you will not be considered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must demonstrate capability of performing arduous work. The position requires average or above average strength, agility, and muscular endurance to perform assigned duties. Frequently carries, lifts, and supports items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally objects weighing approximately 100 pounds. Must exert effort in moving and controlling powered and non-powered equipment. Job requires walking, standing, climbing, frequent stretching, and bending.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires mostly outside work in all kinds of weather, on all kinds of terrain and with footing conditions from dry and solid to wet, deep mud, and around water. Breathing conditions are generally good, but temperatures vary from near freezing to extreme summer heat. Strict adherence to safety regulations must be observed during performance of all duties to avoid serious injury. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, scrapes and burns. The laborer is subject to excessive noise, vibration, dust, dirt and fumes from gasoline and diesel exhausts.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See

TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are not suitable for telework under any circumstances.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit:

LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service.

• Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
• Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period.

Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center:

Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.