Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our greatest natural resource. For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website . All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for approximately 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.
TRAVEL REQUIRED
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Direct Deposit Required
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Read the “How to Apply” and “Required Documents” Sections
- You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can
- you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land
- Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required.
DUTIES:
Maintenance Helpers or Workers perform trade work assignments associated with the maintenance and repair of grounds, buildings, exterior structures and related fixtures and utilities. This includes the maintenance of items such as tables, signs, shelters, water systems, pumps, and equipment. Other duties may involve cleaning restrooms and comfort stations, collecting and removing trash from facilities, and performing routine grounds maintenance (fertilizing, transplanting, laying sod, pruning, trimming, mowing, etc.). A typical work assignment requires a general familiarity with the practices, equipment and tools used by the maintenance personnel in accomplishing their assigned duties. This includes operating, under close supervision, equipment and tools such as heavy trucks, forklifts, lawn mowers, power saws, drills, cutting torches. A general understanding of some of the common practices and simple tasks of carpentry, plumbing, painting and cement trades are required. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
THE SCREENOUT FACTOR FOR THIS POSITION at all grade levels : You must be able to do the work of this position without more than normal supervision. WG-05 Maintenance Helper : At this level, Maintenance Helpers assist journey workers by performing the simpler and more routine duties and working with the journeyman as instructed. Some employees perform these tasks on a continuing basis while others perform them as a means of developing trade skills and gaining knowledge of the trade. The helper is required to learn the common and most typical tasks of the trade so that he can assist the journey worker. Occasionally, the helper performs more difficult work under close supervision. Detailed instructions are provided on new assignments along with close supervision and detailed review. The simple, routine tasks are performed without much supervision after they are learned. WG-07 Maintenance Worker: At this level, Maintenance Worker duties performed at any one time might include those above the simpler and more routine duties of the helper level jobs, less difficult than the journey worker level, but up to and including, under close direction, journey worker level duties. Jobs involve learning such trade practices and skills such as a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures and utilities. Typical work assignments include the performance of visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for and the performance of repair work on a level of difficulty and responsibility of trades such as carpentry, plumbing and painting.
For some positions, you must operate a dump truck and trailer and have a current class A CDL.
Please be sure that you state your qualifying education and experience in your resume.
You will be rated on your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position.
NOTES: For applicants applying at the Medford, OR location, some positions within the Medford location will require the use of a chainsaw.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.
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BENEFITS:
You can review our benefits at:
https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/blm/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=1&jnum=113841
OTHER INFORMATION: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Click here to register or verify your registration.
Direct Deposit: All new employees of the Bureau of Land Management must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of funds prior to appointment.
If appointed to this position, while a BLM employee you cannot hold an active real estate license, and you cannot have an interest in Federal lands, or hold stocks in firms that have interest in Federal lands. Employees of the Federal Government are prohibited by criminal statute, 18 USC 208(a) and 5 CFR section 2635 subpart D, from participating personally and substantially in an official capacity in any matter in which, to his/her knowledge, he/she or any person whose interests are imputed to him/her under this statute has a financial interest, if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that interest. In accordance with 43 USC section 11 and 43 CFR section 20 subpart D all employees of the Bureau of Land Management are prohibited from obtaining and holding, directly and indirectly, an interest in any Federal Lands. This includes the obtaining and holding, directly and indirectly, a financial interest in an entity that hold an interest in Federal Lands.
If tentatively selected for this position you will be required to complete and submit a OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
The person tentatively selected for this position is subject to completion of a favorable background investigation. Failure to satisfy the preliminary background check will result in cancellation of the tentative job offer. Failure to satisfy the full investigation requirements may be grounds for termination, once you are placed in the position.
A valid driver’s license is required for some positions. If you are selected for one of these positions you must be 18 years old and have a current driver’s license.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: Employees required to operate a motor vehicle must be 18, otherwise, you must be 16 at the time you report for work.
A pre-employment physical may be required.
Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis and employee will be required to obtain and use a government charge card, when travel is necessary.
If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you may be subject to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
HOW TO APPLY: To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your resume; and 3. Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement. Click on the button “Apply to this Vacancy” and login to MY USAJOBS. If you haven’t already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and paste or type a resume into USAJOBS. If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the “Did you forget your username and/or password.” Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact an appropriate State Coordinator identified in the What to Expect Next section of this job announcement.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Different locations begin hiring at different times. The following cutoff dates are interim dates before the closing date of the vacancy announcement when candidates can be referred to the different locations for consideration. Therefore, ALL required documentation must be received at the time you apply, or before 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on the following cutoff dates: January 31, 2016; February 29, 2016; March 31, 2016; April 30, 2016; May 31, 2016; June 30, 2016; July 31, 2016; and August 31, 2016.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
A copy of your college transcript(s), if qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. If selected for this position you will be required to provide an original copy of your transcripts.
Veterans’ Preference: If you are entitled to veterans’ preference, you should indicate the level of veterans’ preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans’ preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide.
For 0-point Sole survivorship veterans’ preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
For 5-point veterans’ preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veterans’ preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation.
You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile. Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume. UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager. Do not use both options. Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application. Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO: State Coordinator
Phone: State POC on Announcement
Fax: 000-000-0000
Email: blm_oc_jobs@blm.gov
Agency Information:
Bureau of Land Management
Denver Federal Center
Attn: OC-210
PO Box 25047
Denver,
CO
80225
US
Fax: 000-000-0000
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