- Position Title
- Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1548-SR-24-12201968-CB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023 to Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
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. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Ability To Do The Work Of a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) Without More Than Normal Supervision.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) position.
Work Practices (Including keeping things neat, clean and in order)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Keep the exterior/interior of buildings, jobsite, work area, neat and clean by sweeping, dusting, shoveling, mowing, and blowing debris.
3.
Perform a variety of laborer tasks such as: shoveling asphalt and dirt, compacting potholes, compacting around culverts and pipes, fill and level holes in damaged roads, trails or maintained landscapes,etc.
4.
Set signs and barricades as instructed, perform flagging duties for traffic at work sites.
5.
Trim and clear brush using axes, hatchets, chainsaws, hand saws, and chippers.
6.
Maintain grounds and lawns using riding mowers with attachments, string trimmers, and leaf blowers.
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Operate a pick-up truck on paved and unpaved mountain roads to transport personnel, materials, and supplies to and from work sites.
8.
Operate pick-up truck and crew cab truck to tow a trailer to deliver supplies and equipment during a standard route.
9.
Operate flatbed trucks for quick and easy loading of goods, transporting heavy loads and also for abnormal sized loads.
10.
Operate crew cab pickup trucks towing trailers for trip specific assignments through urban areas with high traffic.
11.
Store, handle, and care for various cleaning equipment and chemicals following established standard operating procedures and guidelines.
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Use hand tools (wrenches, sockets, etc.) and pneumatic drive tools to assist journey level trades.
13.
Independently select, operate, and maintain a wide range of hand and power tools to include a variety of heavy equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, power saws, and small tractors, etc.
14.
Use the proper equipment and tools for a wide variety of laborer tasks such as digging ditches, shoveling dirt/asphalt, compacting soil/asphalt, unloading supplies and materials using hand-trucks, dollies, ladders, and scaffolding.
15.
Perform preventive maintenance on power tools and/or road maintenance equipment such as cleaning, oiling/greasing, changing belts, changing attachments, etc.
16.
Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, and dollies using wheelbarrows and hand trucks.
17.
Select and use the proper hand and power tools for a variety of laborer tasks including shovels; picks; rakes; rock bars; pulaskis; leaf blowers; lawn mowers; weed- eaters; compactors; power drills; wheelbarrows; and common carpentry, plumbing and gardening hand tools.
Dexterity and Safety
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Observe all safety requirements when using hand tools, and power tools, when working around heavy equipment, including the use of personal protective equipment.
19.
Employ safe and efficient practices while working at or traveling to job sites, facilities and cultural sites.
20.
Use proper techniques to lift and carry heavy objects to mitigate injuries.
21.
Use common personal safety protective equipment including ear protective devices, safety glasses, safety boots, and hard hats.
22.
Ensure safe handling, cleanup, disposal, storage, mixing and application of fuel mixtures using rates and dilutions prescribed.
23.
Take precautionary action(s) to eliminate safety hazards.