Laborer
Company Name:
Department of Defense
United States Citizens Temporary NTE 30 SEP 2014 Full Time Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) New England District is responsible for managing the Corps'' civil works and military program responsibilities in a 66,000-square mile region encompassing the six New England states east of the Lake Champlain drainage basin. The region has: 6,100 miles of coastline, 171 harbors with Corps improvements, 13 deep draft commercial waterways, 13 major river basins, and thousands of miles of rivers and streams. The District employs over 500 professional civilian employees, with several military officers serving in key management positions. Seventy-five percent of the staff is stationed at the Concord, Massachusetts headquarters, while others serve at Corps project and area offices throughout the New England region.
NOTE: This vacancy has a total of 6 vacancies in the following locations: 2 for Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica, Vermont; 2 for Otter Brook Lake, Keene, New Hampshire; 2 for North Hartland Lake, Hartland Vermont.
Ball Mountain Lake located in the towns of Jamaica, Londonderry and Townshend, VT which have a combined population of 3,986 and primarily rural. Jamaica has a general store, coffee house, restaurants, as well as Jamaica State Park. These areas host summer activities and events at three local ski resorts.
Otter Brook Lake located in southwestern NH, in and near the city of Keene. Keene has a population of 23,409 and is the site of Keene State College. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational activities.
North Hartland Lake in Hartland, VT 6 miles south of White River Junction, VT and about 10 miles from Lebanon, NH. All amenities can be found in either town, including multiple restaurants, movie theaters, an art gallery and hospitals.Offers a swimming beach, walking trails, covered picnic shelters, picnic tables and grills, volleyball net and playground equipment.
Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligibles
Must be a U.S. citizen Moving expenses are NOT authorized Personnel Investigation is required Temporary position not to exceed 30 SEP 2014 Pre-employment physical is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver''s license
Perform general manual laboring tasks at a dam and/or reservoir. Work is unskilled in nature and often includes heavy lifting and arduous tasks where use of a variety of hand tools is necessary. Assists in some incidental trades and craft operations where additional reliance may be placed upon mental rather than physical efforts.
Laborer has the ability to operate, control, and clean a variety of light duty equipment and hand tools (e.g. power mower, weed trimmers, drill). The nature of the duties and the kind of equipment require continued care and attention to avoid accidents, care for the equipment, and to do the work properly. The work requires the ability to remember a number of steps and sequences in performing the tasks. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and valid operator''s license is required.
Screen Out Element: Your resume must indicate your overall knowledge, skills and ability and/or training to independently perform the duties of a Laborer as stated in the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out)
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 a Laborer without more than normal supervision.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) to perform the duties of the position in the following areas:
1. Ability to do the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision
2. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
3. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.(other than blueprints)
4. Ability to Use and Maintain tools and Equipment
5. Dexterity and Safety
Physical effort: The laborer exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as lifting and moving heavy objects weighing over 50 pounds, running power mowers on grades, and pushing heavy loads on a wheelbarrow.
Working Conditions: The incumbent works usually outsides 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.
Other Requirements: Clickhere for expanded definitions.
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.
You may claim Military Spouse Preference.
Salary includes local applicable locality pay or local Market supplement.
This is a TEMPORARY position Not To Exceed 30 September 2014. This may be extended up to 2 years.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds
Pre-employment physical is required
Works inside and outside for long periods under varying conditions
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver''s license
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Basis for Rating : Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
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. See Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information. Additional information about the program is on OPM''s Career Transition Resources website.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) onMonday, May 19, 2014 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log intoyour USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log intoyour USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete .
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume :
Your resume may be submitted in any format.
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is most recent. It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements : You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified. See: Transcripts and Licenses
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and Documents The Vacancy ID is 1118343. You will need the questionnaire,View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person''s personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.
If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described inthe USAJOBS Resource Center.
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 Annuitantinformation sheet.
You may claim military spouse preference, see the information in the Military Spouse Preference Under Delegated Examining Procedures information sheet.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department of Defense
United States Citizens Temporary NTE 30 SEP 2014 Full Time Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) New England District is responsible for managing the Corps'' civil works and military program responsibilities in a 66,000-square mile region encompassing the six New England states east of the Lake Champlain drainage basin. The region has: 6,100 miles of coastline, 171 harbors with Corps improvements, 13 deep draft commercial waterways, 13 major river basins, and thousands of miles of rivers and streams. The District employs over 500 professional civilian employees, with several military officers serving in key management positions. Seventy-five percent of the staff is stationed at the Concord, Massachusetts headquarters, while others serve at Corps project and area offices throughout the New England region.
NOTE: This vacancy has a total of 6 vacancies in the following locations: 2 for Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica, Vermont; 2 for Otter Brook Lake, Keene, New Hampshire; 2 for North Hartland Lake, Hartland Vermont.
Ball Mountain Lake located in the towns of Jamaica, Londonderry and Townshend, VT which have a combined population of 3,986 and primarily rural. Jamaica has a general store, coffee house, restaurants, as well as Jamaica State Park. These areas host summer activities and events at three local ski resorts.
Otter Brook Lake located in southwestern NH, in and near the city of Keene. Keene has a population of 23,409 and is the site of Keene State College. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational activities.
North Hartland Lake in Hartland, VT 6 miles south of White River Junction, VT and about 10 miles from Lebanon, NH. All amenities can be found in either town, including multiple restaurants, movie theaters, an art gallery and hospitals.Offers a swimming beach, walking trails, covered picnic shelters, picnic tables and grills, volleyball net and playground equipment.
Who May Apply:
U.S. Citizens
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Eligibles
Must be a U.S. citizen Moving expenses are NOT authorized Personnel Investigation is required Temporary position not to exceed 30 SEP 2014 Pre-employment physical is required Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver''s license
Perform general manual laboring tasks at a dam and/or reservoir. Work is unskilled in nature and often includes heavy lifting and arduous tasks where use of a variety of hand tools is necessary. Assists in some incidental trades and craft operations where additional reliance may be placed upon mental rather than physical efforts.
Laborer has the ability to operate, control, and clean a variety of light duty equipment and hand tools (e.g. power mower, weed trimmers, drill). The nature of the duties and the kind of equipment require continued care and attention to avoid accidents, care for the equipment, and to do the work properly. The work requires the ability to remember a number of steps and sequences in performing the tasks. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and valid operator''s license is required.
Screen Out Element: Your resume must indicate your overall knowledge, skills and ability and/or training to independently perform the duties of a Laborer as stated in the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out)
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 a Laborer without more than normal supervision.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) to perform the duties of the position in the following areas:
1. Ability to do the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision
2. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
3. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.(other than blueprints)
4. Ability to Use and Maintain tools and Equipment
5. Dexterity and Safety
Physical effort: The laborer exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as lifting and moving heavy objects weighing over 50 pounds, running power mowers on grades, and pushing heavy loads on a wheelbarrow.
Working Conditions: The incumbent works usually outsides 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.
Other Requirements: Clickhere for expanded definitions.
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.
You may claim Military Spouse Preference.
Salary includes local applicable locality pay or local Market supplement.
This is a TEMPORARY position Not To Exceed 30 September 2014. This may be extended up to 2 years.
Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds
Pre-employment physical is required
Works inside and outside for long periods under varying conditions
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver''s license
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Basis for Rating : Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
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. See Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information. Additional information about the program is on OPM''s Career Transition Resources website.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) onMonday, May 19, 2014 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log intoyour USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log intoyour USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete .
It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Your resume :
Your resume may be submitted in any format.
If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is most recent. It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements : You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found not qualified. See: Transcripts and Licenses
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and Documents The Vacancy ID is 1118343. You will need the questionnaire,View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person''s personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.
If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described inthe USAJOBS Resource Center.
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 Annuitantinformation sheet.
You may claim military spouse preference, see the information in the Military Spouse Preference Under Delegated Examining Procedures information sheet.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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