Job details
Salary $20.47 - $24.98 an hour job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
These positions are a maintenance worker, wg- 4749-6 working in the following national wildlife refuge (nwr) locations:
Burbank wa - region 1-mid-columbia river nwr complex
Othello wa and toppenish wa - region 1-central washington nwr complex
These positions are also open to the public under announcement mr-21-11245414-mr-deYou must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Responsibilities
As a maintenance worker your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist with repairs that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems such as dirty traps, sections of broken pipe, faucets and leaky drainsMeasure, cut, bend, and thread pipe and tile, and caulk and seal elbows, union joints, tile pipe, faucets, and shower drainsWorkers assist with hooking up equipment (for example, water heaters and disposal units) to installed systems, and help replace sections of pipe and tile by following previously-used routes, hangers, and levels.
Prepares surface through removal of such things as scale, rust, dirt, and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properlyBrushes and rolls coverings that are prepared according to specific directions, and by the application of coating techniques that ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected, and free from drips and runsPrepares surfaces by methods such as sanding and wire brushingApplies various coating materials (for example, paints, varnishes, and shellacs) with brushes and rollers.
Mix, pour, spread, and level cement and concrete surfaces for structures, sidewalks, steps, walls, curbs, ramps, and roadsBuild and set forms on projects of limited scope and difficulty such as sidewalks and steps which do not require precise measurements and involve only the setting of forms in straight linesMix, pour, spread, and level cement and concrete in preparation for final finishingIn repairing damaged areas, they remove broken concrete and prepares sub-surfaces.
Measure, cut, construct, install and repair wood products where the finished appearance of work products is not the primary considerationApply standard measurements, specifications, and instructions when constructing, installing, or repairing items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, and siding.
Assist in removing, repairing and replacing roofs.
Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance on traditional and alternative (e.gWind, solar, geothermal) heating, refrigeration and air- conditioning systems.
Uses and maintains tools and equipment, records inventory and maintenance, and reports/documents equipment damage or loss.
Documents actions as required in various databases.
Operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds, dikes, canals, levees, marshes, fire maintenance/prevention, and road medians or perform farming functionsOperate towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controlsExamples of equipment operated at this level are mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, front-end loading devices, movable dozer blades, and backhoes to load, spray, clear brush, and mow to clear paths and roadsOperators make multiple mechanical and hydraulic connections between the towed or attached equipment and the tractor and make numerous equipment adjustmentsPerform operator maintenance on tractors and equipmentOperators work on level or rolling terrain in such areas as open fields, parks, orchards, lawns, and along roadwaysThey perform duties operating backhoes and frontend loading devices to move trees, dig ditches, load and unload materials (soil), and perform other tasks associated with grounds maintenanceWork is completed on level or rolling terrain in such areas as open fields, refuges, orchards, lawns, and along roadways.
Operates tractors while raising and lowering mowers or other attached equipmentThey may operate boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while operating the tractor on level ground or along roads or leveeOperates tractors and equipment between shrubs and trees, along fences and curbs, in snowy or marshy areas, and in areas where tree limbs, bushes, and rocks are more likely to cause clogging or jamming of the equipment.
Other equipment that may be operated include but are not limited to: off-road utility vehicles, snowmobiles, amphibious vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, etc.
Repairs by replacing, adjusting, or cleaning defective limited external combustion parts or componentsFor example, fluid levels, air filters and interior lights, tire pressure and hose connections, washing the vehicle, spark plugs, radiator caps, and a variety of belts and hosesCleans and/or replaces filters, screens, battery cables and clampsPerform preventative maintenance checks in accordance with manuals.
Travel required
25% or less - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
6
Job family (series)
4749 maintenance mechanic
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Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.sCitizen or national.
Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the selective serviceTo verify registration visit sss.gov.
Resume and supporting documents (see Apply Now).
Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement, as defined in 5 cfr 300, subpart f.
Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
Drug testing position: selectees tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Driver?s license: selectees must possess and maintain a valid state driver`s license at all times during their tenure.
Uniform: official u.sFish and wildlife service uniform required.
Probationary period: selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Qualifications
By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the office of personnel management (opm) handbook x118c, job qualification system for trades and labor occupation.
Http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/
Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the assessment questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for considerationTo be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an `acceptable` level, and must achieve an average rating of at least `acceptable` on all of the elementsOnly education, training, or experience acquired before the closing date will be considered.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for wage grade (wg) positions.
Additional information
Salary information:
Https://wageandsalary.dcpas.osd.mil/bwn/afwageschedules/
Salary ranges per location:
Burbank wa: $21.43 - $24.98
Othello wa: $20.47 - $23.89
Toppenish wa: $21.43 - $24.98
Telework:
This position is suitable for telework on in an emergency or natural disaster.
Additional vacancies: one or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other u.sFish & wildlife service offices in the local commuting area.
Career transition assistance plan (ctap) or interagency career transition assistance plan (ictap): department of interior (doi) career transition assistance plan (ctap) procedures apply in filling this vacancyCtap or ictap applicants must be determined to be well-qualified for this position in order to receive special selection priorityTo be well-qualified, a ctap or ictap applicant must meet the following: opm qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special opm approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least 85 on the questionnaireFor more information visit: opm`s employee guide to career transition
The land management workforce flexibility act (lmwfa), p.l114-47, allows certain individuals who currently or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies to compete under merit promotion procedures.
Note: you must submit all sf-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for lmwfa.
Current appointees:
Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;
Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; and
Must have performed at an acceptable level.
Former appointees:
Must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency;
Must have served under 1 or more time limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years;
Must apply for position within 2 years after separation;
Must have been separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; and
Must have performed at an acceptable level.
Public land corps (plc) hiring authority: served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the plc and received a certificate of non-competitive eligibilityCompleted most recent corps service, for which a certificate of non-competitive eligibility was issued, within the last 2 yearsAppointment must be effected within the 2 year period.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcementIf you meet the qualifications your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experienceNote: if, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications which resulted in you being listed in the highest quality category, you may lose consideration, or be assigned to a lower quality category for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following job elements:
Knowledge and ability to perform a variety of common and typical maintenance tasks.
Skill in using a variety of hand tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, shears, rakes, shovels.
Ability to operate, maintain, and repair gasoline and diesel vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and tractors with gross weight up to 7,000 lbs.
Candidates who apply under competitive merit promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaireBest qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under noncompetitive merit promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaireQualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (ns)/low risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
You must submit a complete application packageWe will not make assumptions about your experience and/or education.
Required documents:
1Resume: you are highly encouraged to use usajobs resume builder to ensure all required information is included in your resumeIf you use your own resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed, annual salary, and description of job dutiesInclude name and address of employer; supervisor name and telephone numberAdditional information on what to include can be found hereYour experience needs to address every required qualification.
2Sf-50: (non-award), or equivalent notification of personnel action if you are a current or former federal employeeYour sf-50 (non-award) must show tenure code 1 or 2 in block 24, and position occupied code 1 (competitive service) in block 34If you have previously held a higher grade than the grade/position you currently occupy, you must submit a copy of the last non-award sf-50 you received for that position.
Note: federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility please review the Apply Now for reinstatement page for all required documents
Note: you must submit all sf-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment if you are requesting to be considered land management workforce flexibility act eligibility.
If you have any questions regarding which sf-50`s to submit, it is highly recommended that you contact the person listed on this vacancy announcement before the closing date.
For public land corp eligibility, a copy of the certificate of eligibility for non-competitive hiring based for public land corps service is required for verification of eligibility.
3Performance appraisal: please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.gSuperior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 yearsAny performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting officialThe selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection processIf you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not availablePlease indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
Additional documentation if applicable:
1Cover letter
2Veterans` preference documentation: if you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans` preference, you must attach a copy of your dd-214 member copy 2 or 4 showing you were honorably dischargedIf you are claiming 10-point veterans` preference, you must attach an sf-15, application for 10-point veterans` preference in addition to the proof required by that form (i.eVa letter)You may not be awarded preference if you do not attach the correct veteran documentation as specified above.
3Ctap/ictap documentation: if you are applying under ctap or ictap, you must submit proof of eligibility under 5 cfr 330.602(a) for ctap and 5 cfr 330.704 for ictapThis includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent sf-50 (notification of personnel action) showing your position, grade level, and duty locationPlease annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a ctap or ictap eligible.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application packageIt is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
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Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Govt wide: federal employee, merit promotion, status candidate, land management eligibles, 30% disabled, military spouse, peace corps, americorps, vista, vra, veoa, ictap, schedule a, individuals with disabilities, former overseas employees, plc
