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Position Title
Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) (Seasonal)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1612-ASIS-25-12601780-OC Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 2, 2024 to Monday, May 19, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documentation. (limit characters)
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A LABORER (MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING) WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT) (limit characters)
1. Select the one that best describes how your experience meets the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision for the Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) position. You must show that you meet the experience described below. Make sure your resume supports your response. (SCREEN OUT) MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.

THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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Vehicle Operation (limit characters)
2. This position requires that the incumbent possess a Driver's License. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how you meet this requirement. Read all of the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
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Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Paint items such garbage cans, racks, picnic tables and sign posts.
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4. Use correct cleaning chemicals for janitorial duties.
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5. Dig ditches and trenches with pick and shovel.
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6. Level grades and fill holes in road and trail surfaces.
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7. Repair and construct fences using woven and barbed wire.
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8. Maintain general cleanliness of grounds, mow, rake, edge, and water lawns, trim trees and shrubbery, remove weeds and debris from flower beds and other landscape features pick up litter from grounds and roadsides.
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Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Read signs and labels.
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10. Receive and complete oral received work assignments.
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11. Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. related to motor vehicle equipment operations and a wide variety of manual labor tasks.
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12. Adhere to all state, local and installation traffic laws and ordinances.
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13. Activate/contact emergency response in the event of any and all emergency situations in which the safety of the driver or passengers is in jeopardy.
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Ability to Use and maintain tools and equipment (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Operate motor vehicles up to one ton capacity including 2 or 4 wheel drive pickups on improved and unimproved (gravel) roads.
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15. Transport material and personnel to and from worksites.
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16. Operate and maintain variety of lawn mowers, to include adjusting blades, cleaning and oiling.
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17. Trim and maintain trees and shrubbery using brush cutters, axes and chainsaws.
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18. Operate snow blowers.
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19. Use hand and light power tools such as shovels, pulaskis, picks, digging bars, rakes, lawn edging equipment, electric drills, etc.
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Dexterity and Safety (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Use proper, safe and most efficient methods of loading and unloading materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc.
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21. Safely move furniture, office items, and/or objects up to 50 pounds, such as staking heavy logs, lumber and sacks of cement, etc.
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22. Check surroundings for operating hazards.
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23. Apply knowledge of braking distances when operating vehicles and equipment.
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24. Report operating malfunctions for repair.
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25. Mix and pour concrete, asphalt, and/or hot/cold mix.
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26. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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