Facility Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Technician - HAWAIIAN BUILDING MAINTENANCE - Honolulu, HI

FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER

We have an immediate opening for a FULL-TIME Facility Maintenance Manager in Honolulu. Engineering & maintenance experience preferred including HVAC, plumbing & electrical. We are looking for a hands-on working manager who is highly organized, able to multi-task, has excellent administrative skills, ability to manage workers, scheduling. Excellent communication skills & ability to work with customers important.

Position offers excellent salary & benefits including

vacation, holidays, sick, medical, 401k.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Immediate career opportunities available for experienced FULL-TIME bldg maintenance technicians interested in advancement. Previous experience

in HVAC, bldg automation systems, electrical, etc. Customer service aptitude preferred.
Submit qualifications/resume to or apply M-F

9am-4pm:
Hawaiian Building Maintenance

1001 Bishop Street, #955

Fax: 531-6946

Equal Opportunity Employer

KEYWORD: SAHBM

From Honolulu Star-Advertiser / MidWeek

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Field Service Engineer Maintenance & Availability Planner

Job Description SSN 21 Class Logistician provides Program Management, Engineering Technical, SUBSAFE/QA, and Commitment List support on all operation and maintenance issues surrounding SSN 21. Specific duties include but not limited to:
• Provide technical support for SSN 21 specific Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Systems and related issues.
• Provide technical assistance to correct problems in the SSN 21 Class material forecasting arena to assure as a minimum mandatory replacement parts are provided to the Depot by the NAVSEA Material Forecasting system in advance of availabilities.
• Provide technical assistance to SSN 21 Project to work load level the Maintenance Plan/Schedule to better manage length and costs of availabilities.
• Assist with Tracking and Resolving SUBSAFE issues and P-9290 issues.
• Provide assistance as directed by NPOC.
• Attend Seawolf class systems status meetings as required by NPOC.
• Interface with support activities as necessary to resolve SSN 21 technical problems.
• Receive, distribute for Technical Review, and adjudicate Technical Code comments for SSN 21.

The position noted above requires access to classified information; applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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"LIDSFG" Required Skills * Thorough knowledge of all Submarine maintenance and repair practices.
* Requisite knowledge, skills and experience to be fully effective and successful at managing complex submarine projects.
* Through knowledge of submarine project scheduling, project planning
* Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of Maintenance Planning and Material issues including Material Forecasting and working with the M&SWP data base at SUBMEPP for the SSN 21 Class.
* Knowledge and good relationships with incumbent PSNSY Personnel.
Desired Skills Education 5+ yrs experience with Undergraduate degree; 4+ yrs experience with Graduate Degree Experience Typically requires 10+ yrs experience Requirements Hazards About Dell Inc. Collaboration. Individual drive. A passion for technology. That’s what success sounds like at Dell. It’s this dedication to finding unique solutions that has given rise to many of our energy-smart, green initiatives. Sound like something you can get behind? Join our team, and you’ll work in a dynamic environment with other motivated, talented individuals who care about protecting our planet. Plus, you’ll get the mentoring, support and training you need to succeed on your own terms.

For more than 25 years, Dell has provided technology solutions to customers that improves their productivity, enhances their lives and meets their distinct needs. Headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, Dell has framed its business around the customers it serves, from the world’s largest and most demanding businesses and public sector organizations, to small and medium businesses, to consumers worldwide. At Dell, we promote an environment that thrives on innovation. To deliver effective solutions that meet customer challenges, Dell focuses on pivotal standards that drive future technology innovation.

Dell offers a competitive Salary and Bonus plan as well as a great Benefit Package. Please visit the About Dell section at www.dell.com for more information.

Dell is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Dell are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, past or present military service or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Dell will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Maintenance Field Manager - Ruppert Landscape - Raleigh, NC

Ruppert Landscape is a large, growing commercial landscape installation and commercial grounds management company. Headquartered on a 700-acre wholesale tree nursery in Montgomery County, MD., the company specializes in delivering exceptional commercial landscape services and is part of an organization that has been growing successful companies since 1977, Ruppert Landscape has a distinct culture that sets it apart from its competition and allows it to deliver the highest quality products and ...
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Equipment Maintenance Technician - IBM - Essex Junction, VT

This is a Long Term Supplemental Technician's position in the Burlington Test Center with a term of up to 3 years. The primary responsibility of this technical position includes the repair of equipment used to test semiconductors, along with the off-line support activities that compliment test operations. Applicants must have strong technical skills in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines, capable of following complex documented procedures, and have good problem solving skills. The candidate ...
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Equip Operator/ Track Maintenance - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - Charles Town, WV

Penn National Gaming has thrilled and entertained guests since 1971 when it all began as a horse racing venue. From a single race track, we have grown to be one of the nation’s largest gaming companies, operating properties that offer broad and diverse gaming and pari-mutuel wagering experiences. PENN is dedicated to becoming the undisputed leader in guest service by offering a Red Carpet experience for each and every guest.

Your daily responsibilities include :

Fastens attachments, such as ...
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Maintenance Worker - Agriculture, Forest Service - Mammoth Cave, KY

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Maintenance Mechanic - Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service - Anderson, CA

Thursday, August 04, 2011 to Thursday, August 18, 2011Full Time Career/Career Conditional

You too can make a difference in our world. The work of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is meaningful and varied. Want to know more about what it is like to work for us? Click here to watch short podcasts called Meet Your New Boss! and Diversity is our Strength

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment at a large, complex fish hatchery producing chinook salmon and steelhead near Anderson, California.

For information about the Coleman National Fish Hatchery Complex, visit http://www.fws.gov/coleman/

NOTE: This position is also being announced under merit promotion procedures, open to current and former federal employees. See vacancy R8-11-516090-ES if you want to be considered under merit promotion procedures.

More than one vacancy may be filled from this announcement if the need arises.

U.S. Citizenship and Background Investigation Valid driver's license (CDL required within 6 months of hire)Pre-employment and random drug testingInitial probationary periodMust wear official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniformRequired occupancy of on-station government housing

Duties include:

Repairing and maintaining facilities, including piping, pumps, sluice gates and valves;Troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding or relocating machinery and equipment, such as compressors, reduction gears, traveling rail track systems, water pumps, sluice gates, hydraulic motors and rams, pneumatic and electrical actuating systems, fuel lines and lubricating systems, ozone generators, transformers and generators, pump and motor assemblies, and connecting power sources and auxilliary components;Using vibration analyzers to monitor equipment function in complex/interrelated systems associated with the ozone production facility, water filtration structures, water delivery system and back-up generator system;Troubleshooting, repairing/replacing major components and systems, such as engines, transmissions, differentials and transaxles, electronic and mechanical fuel injection systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel and other assemblies;Manufacture or re-machine parts such as bushings, bearings, couplings, seals and pistons;Build/repair barriers across canals, cat-walks, platforms with railings, and welding parts and components of metal structures/equipment such as tanks, trash racks, scaffolds, bulkheads and slide gates; Design, construct and repair wood frame structures such as scaffolds, bins, pallets, concrete forms, drywalll, decking, roofing, etc.;Maintain and repair electrical systems, including fire or water alarm systems and emergency power systems;Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loader, fork lift, backhoe, dump truck, fish distribution trucks, farm tractors and implements;Plan and schedule maintenance programs and projects, and maintain records;Back-up operation of the ozone water treatment and delivery system.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in adverse weather conditions, near running water and in confined spaces, noise, fumes, and dusty, greasy or dirty conditions, and frequently involves strenuous activity. You will be required to use appropriate safety equipment, including hard-toe shoes, personal flotation devices, and fall arrest equipment.

Emergency situations resulting from mechanical failure or affects of natural catastrophes (flood, debris problems) are not uncommon and must be dealt with quickly.  You will be required to live on-station in government housing and respond to after-hours water system alarms.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used to determine qualification requirements and is available for review at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Index.asp

Although there is no specific amount of training or experience required, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience or training described in your resume that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work of this maintenance mechanic position at a complex facility without more than normal supervision.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS (conditions of employment)

Work Schedules may be subject to irregular hours, changing schedules, overtime, and weekend and/or holiday work. 

Must respond to water system alarms and emergencies during non-work hours according to call-back schedules. 

Must have or obtain commercial driver's license with 6 months of hire.

Must obtain heavy equipment certification.

Direct deposit of salary payment.

Must apply for Government travel charge card if expected to travel on official business.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures.

If your resume/application shows that you have at least minimally acceptable qualifications in the screen-out element (the critical knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance) for this job, your evaluation will be based on a review of your complete application package and the extent to which your responses to the Questionnaire relate to the job elements listed below:

Ability to perform equipment assembly, installation and repair, including hydraulic, pneumatic and large water pumps, and large emergency diesel standby gensets (Screen-Out);  Ability to apply technical practices (plumbing, sewer, water delivery, welding and electrical); Ability to use measuring instruments;  Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.;Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment;Knowledge of materials.We will then place you in one of three categories:

·         Qualified:  Meets minimum qualifications established for the position, but does not meet the benchmark definition for the Well Qualified category

·         Well Qualified:  Demonstrates overall competency in the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.

·         Best Qualified:  Demonstrates high proficiency and comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.

Please make sure that your responses to the questionnaire are supported in your resume. Also, follow all instructions carefully as errors and omissions may affect your score.

Note: If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience and/or education, OR that your application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.

Application of Veterans’ Preference:  Under category rating and selection procedures, if you are eligible for veteran's preference you will be placed above non-preference eligibles within your category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be placed at the top of the Best Qualified category.

If you claim 5-point veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form. For more information about Veterans, visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. For more information about these benefits, please visit Benefits

You must submit a complete Application Package, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM (EASTERN STANDARD TIME) Thursday, August 18, 2011.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf  The vacancy ID for this job is 509917. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and

2. Print this OPM Form OPM 1203 fx to provide your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, and

3. Fax the completed 1203-FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

For this job announcement, the following documents are required: 

Resume or Application. At a minimum, your resume must contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.Veteran’s preference documentation (DD-214 or equivalent, SF-15  and VA letter, as appropriate), if applicable;Proof of eligibility for priority placement as a surplus or displaced Federal employee under the Career Transition Assistance Program / Interagency Career Transition Program, if applicable. To be considered “well-qualified,” you must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. See http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.
If you do not submit all the required materials, we will not be able to fully process your application, and you may lose consideration for this position. No additional information will be solicited or accepted after the closing date.

If you have any problems submitting your application, contact the online help at ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov

If you have questions about the vacancy, contact Human Resources at the phone number or email address listed below and reference 509917.

Esther F. Standish
Phone: (503)231-6136
Email: ESTHER_STANDISH@FWS.GOV Agency Information:
US Fish and Wildlife Service Oregon
911 NE 11 Ave
Portland, OR 97232

Once you submit the online Occupational Questionnaire successfully, you will receive an email acknowledging your submission was received.

After the vacancy closes, a review of your application will be made. Within approximately 20 business days, we will notify you of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

REMINDER: It is your responsibility to maintain access to your e-mail account; undelivered e-mails may cause you to lose consideration or not receive information about your application. Be sure to include on any correspondence your full name and vacancy number (509917) in any communication regarding this job. Please inform us of any changes in your contact information. If you decide you do not wish to be considered for the position, please notify us to withdraw your name. If we're not able to contact you, or you do not respond to requests for information, it may be grounds for not selecting you.

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Maintenance Mechanic - Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service - Anderson, CA

Thursday, August 04, 2011 to Thursday, August 18, 2011Full Time Career/Career Conditional

You too can make a difference in our world. The work of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is meaningful and varied. Want to know more about what it is like to work for us? Click here to watch short podcasts called Meet Your New Boss! and Diversity is our Strength

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment at a large, complex fish hatchery producing chinook salmon and steelhead near Anderson, California.

For information about the Coleman National Fish Hatchery Complex, visit http://www.fws.gov/coleman/

NOTE: This position is also being announced under merit promotion procedures, open to current and former federal employees. See vacancy R8-11-516090-ES if you want to be considered under merit promotion procedures.

More than one vacancy may be filled from this announcement if the need arises.

U.S. Citizenship and Background Investigation Valid driver's license (CDL required within 6 months of hire)Pre-employment and random drug testingInitial probationary periodMust wear official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniformRequired occupancy of on-station government housing

Duties include:

Repairing and maintaining facilities, including piping, pumps, sluice gates and valves;Troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding or relocating machinery and equipment, such as compressors, reduction gears, traveling rail track systems, water pumps, sluice gates, hydraulic motors and rams, pneumatic and electrical actuating systems, fuel lines and lubricating systems, ozone generators, transformers and generators, pump and motor assemblies, and connecting power sources and auxilliary components;Using vibration analyzers to monitor equipment function in complex/interrelated systems associated with the ozone production facility, water filtration structures, water delivery system and back-up generator system;Troubleshooting, repairing/replacing major components and systems, such as engines, transmissions, differentials and transaxles, electronic and mechanical fuel injection systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel and other assemblies;Manufacture or re-machine parts such as bushings, bearings, couplings, seals and pistons;Build/repair barriers across canals, cat-walks, platforms with railings, and welding parts and components of metal structures/equipment such as tanks, trash racks, scaffolds, bulkheads and slide gates; Design, construct and repair wood frame structures such as scaffolds, bins, pallets, concrete forms, drywalll, decking, roofing, etc.;Maintain and repair electrical systems, including fire or water alarm systems and emergency power systems;Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loader, fork lift, backhoe, dump truck, fish distribution trucks, farm tractors and implements;Plan and schedule maintenance programs and projects, and maintain records;Back-up operation of the ozone water treatment and delivery system.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in adverse weather conditions, near running water and in confined spaces, noise, fumes, and dusty, greasy or dirty conditions, and frequently involves strenuous activity. You will be required to use appropriate safety equipment, including hard-toe shoes, personal flotation devices, and fall arrest equipment.

Emergency situations resulting from mechanical failure or affects of natural catastrophes (flood, debris problems) are not uncommon and must be dealt with quickly.  You will be required to live on-station in government housing and respond to after-hours water system alarms.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used to determine qualification requirements and is available for review at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Index.asp

Although there is no specific amount of training or experience required, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience or training described in your resume that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work of this maintenance mechanic position at a complex facility without more than normal supervision.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS (conditions of employment)

Work Schedules may be subject to irregular hours, changing schedules, overtime, and weekend and/or holiday work. 

Must respond to water system alarms and emergencies during non-work hours according to call-back schedules. 

Must have or obtain commercial driver's license with 6 months of hire.

Must obtain heavy equipment certification.

Direct deposit of salary payment.

Must apply for Government travel charge card if expected to travel on official business.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures.

If your resume/application shows that you have at least minimally acceptable qualifications in the screen-out element (the critical knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance) for this job, your evaluation will be based on a review of your complete application package and the extent to which your responses to the Questionnaire relate to the job elements listed below:

Ability to perform equipment assembly, installation and repair, including hydraulic, pneumatic and large water pumps, and large emergency diesel standby gensets (Screen-Out);  Ability to apply technical practices (plumbing, sewer, water delivery, welding and electrical); Ability to use measuring instruments;  Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.;Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment;Knowledge of materials.We will then place you in one of three categories:

·         Qualified:  Meets minimum qualifications established for the position, but does not meet the benchmark definition for the Well Qualified category

·         Well Qualified:  Demonstrates overall competency in the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.

·         Best Qualified:  Demonstrates high proficiency and comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.

Please make sure that your responses to the questionnaire are supported in your resume. Also, follow all instructions carefully as errors and omissions may affect your score.

Note: If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience and/or education, OR that your application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.

Application of Veterans’ Preference:  Under category rating and selection procedures, if you are eligible for veteran's preference you will be placed above non-preference eligibles within your category. Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be placed at the top of the Best Qualified category.

If you claim 5-point veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point preference, you must also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form. For more information about Veterans, visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. For more information about these benefits, please visit Benefits

You must submit a complete Application Package, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM (EASTERN STANDARD TIME) Thursday, August 18, 2011.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page using the following link http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf  The vacancy ID for this job is 509917. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and

2. Print this OPM Form OPM 1203 fx to provide your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, and

3. Fax the completed 1203-FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

For this job announcement, the following documents are required: 

Resume or Application. At a minimum, your resume must contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary.Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.Veteran’s preference documentation (DD-214 or equivalent, SF-15  and VA letter, as appropriate), if applicable;Proof of eligibility for priority placement as a surplus or displaced Federal employee under the Career Transition Assistance Program / Interagency Career Transition Program, if applicable. To be considered “well-qualified,” you must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. See http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.
If you do not submit all the required materials, we will not be able to fully process your application, and you may lose consideration for this position. No additional information will be solicited or accepted after the closing date.

If you have any problems submitting your application, contact the online help at ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov

If you have questions about the vacancy, contact Human Resources at the phone number or email address listed below and reference 509917.

Esther F. Standish
Phone: (503)231-6136
Email: ESTHER_STANDISH@FWS.GOV Agency Information:
US Fish and Wildlife Service Oregon
911 NE 11 Ave
Portland, OR 97232

Once you submit the online Occupational Questionnaire successfully, you will receive an email acknowledging your submission was received.

After the vacancy closes, a review of your application will be made. Within approximately 20 business days, we will notify you of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

REMINDER: It is your responsibility to maintain access to your e-mail account; undelivered e-mails may cause you to lose consideration or not receive information about your application. Be sure to include on any correspondence your full name and vacancy number (509917) in any communication regarding this job. Please inform us of any changes in your contact information. If you decide you do not wish to be considered for the position, please notify us to withdraw your name. If we're not able to contact you, or you do not respond to requests for information, it may be grounds for not selecting you.

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Maintenance Worker - Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service - Cambridge, MD

Tuesday, August 02, 2011 to Monday, August 15, 2011Full Time Career/Career Conditional

Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-07/08 

Working for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is more than a career.  It is a commitment shared by more than 9,000 men and women representing a diverse range of professions, backgrounds, and specialties who are dedicated to conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.  From the Arctic Ocean to the South Pacific, the Atlantic to the Caribbean, Service personnel are working hard to ensure future generations will be able to enjoy nature's beauty and bounty.

You too can make a difference in our world. The work of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is meaningful and varied. Want to know more about what it is like to work for us? Click here to watch a short podcast called Meet Your New Boss!

This announcement is the companion all U.S. citizens announcement to PH-NM-11-512562 which is open to merit promotion eligibles.

One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

U.S. Citizenship is required.A valid state driver's license is required.Selectee must wear the official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service uniform.Weekend & holiday work may be required. Some travel is required.A flexible work schedule is available.

As a Maintenance Worker at the Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge, MD, you will perform a variety of maintenance and repair work on equipment, facilities, and grounds at the Complex.  Duties include:

Operating farm tractors with auxiliary equipment for farming, mowing, and maintaining dikes, ponds and other related activities;

Operating one to four ton trucks, and vehicles towing trailers over 10,000 lbs. or combinations of vehicle and trailer GVWR over 26,000 lbs;

Operating a wide variety of power tools to perform maintenance on equipment, buildings and other refuge facilities.

You must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License or CDL Learner's permit with airbrake endorsement by the application deadline.

In order to be qualified for the WG-07 level, you must possess the ability to independently operate without more than normal supervision trucks, tractors, or similar all-terrain vehicles to haul equipment or refuse and maintain landscaping. Additionally, I have the ability to carry out simple maintenance and construction tasks, such as repairing boardwalks, kiosks, or other simple structures or installing items such as lighting or plumbing fixtures. I am skilled in the use and operation of common hand tools and measuring devices of the carpentry, plumbing, or electrical trade to perform these maintenance tasks.

In order to be qualified for the WG-08 level, you must possess the ability to independently operate without more than normal supervision a variety of vehicles or heavy equipment, including tractors, backhoes, and all terrain vehicles and attachments to haul equipment, maintain landscaping, and move earth to rough specifications.  I am able to perform preventive maintenance on these vehicles.  Additionally, I am able to carry out simple maintenance and construction tasks, such as repairing boardwalks, kiosks, or other simple structures or installing items such as lighting or plumbing fixtures. I am skilled in the use and operation of common hand tools and measuring devices of the carpentry, plumbing, or electrical trade to perform these simple maintenance tasks.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

This is a DRUG-TESTING designated position. The applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, the applicant will be subject to random drug testing for illegal drug use.

All new employees of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay prior to appointment.

New employees who are expected to travel on official business are required to apply for a Government travel charge card within 30 days of their appointment.

A background security investigation MAY be required for all new hires.  Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.  Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Appointment to this position may require a one-year probationary period.

To determine if you are among the best qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.  Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.  The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.  Please follow the instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect your category assignment.  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervisionPossession of CDLAbility to operate and maintain various motorized vehicles and associated attachmentsTechnical practices (Knowledge and skill in various trades)Ability to interpret instructions

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

1.  If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.  For more information on veterans’ preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

2.  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).

3.  Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):  For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. 

4.  If you are eligible for a special appointment authority, such as those authorized for the severely disabled and certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans, and you meet the qualification requirements for this position, you may be able to receive additional consideration for this position under a non-competitive hiring authority. Please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Human Resources Office in Hadley, MA.   (http://www.fws.gov/northeast/ma/ro.html)

For information regarding eligibility for special appointment authorities, refer to the following OPM website: http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents:

         - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, August 15, 2011.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 512731.   Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire andPrint this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf andFax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

For this job announcement the following documents are required: 

Resume Qualifications Questionnaire Veterans documentation, if applicable  

Philadelphia Services Branch
Phone: (215)861-3074
Email: PHILADELPHIA@OPM.GOV Agency Information:
Philadelphia Services Branch
US Office of Personnel Management
600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
USA

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

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Maintenance Worker - Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service - Cambridge, MD

Tuesday, August 02, 2011 to Monday, August 15, 2011Full Time Career/Career Conditional

Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-07/08 

Working for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is more than a career.  It is a commitment shared by more than 9,000 men and women representing a diverse range of professions, backgrounds, and specialties who are dedicated to conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.  From the Arctic Ocean to the South Pacific, the Atlantic to the Caribbean, Service personnel are working hard to ensure future generations will be able to enjoy nature's beauty and bounty.

You too can make a difference in our world. The work of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is meaningful and varied. Want to know more about what it is like to work for us? Click here to watch a short podcast called Meet Your New Boss!

This announcement is the companion all U.S. citizens announcement to PH-NM-11-512562 which is open to merit promotion eligibles.

One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

U.S. Citizenship is required.A valid state driver's license is required.Selectee must wear the official U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service uniform.Weekend & holiday work may be required. Some travel is required.A flexible work schedule is available.

As a Maintenance Worker at the Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge, MD, you will perform a variety of maintenance and repair work on equipment, facilities, and grounds at the Complex.  Duties include:

Operating farm tractors with auxiliary equipment for farming, mowing, and maintaining dikes, ponds and other related activities;

Operating one to four ton trucks, and vehicles towing trailers over 10,000 lbs. or combinations of vehicle and trailer GVWR over 26,000 lbs;

Operating a wide variety of power tools to perform maintenance on equipment, buildings and other refuge facilities.

You must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License or CDL Learner's permit with airbrake endorsement by the application deadline.

In order to be qualified for the WG-07 level, you must possess the ability to independently operate without more than normal supervision trucks, tractors, or similar all-terrain vehicles to haul equipment or refuse and maintain landscaping. Additionally, I have the ability to carry out simple maintenance and construction tasks, such as repairing boardwalks, kiosks, or other simple structures or installing items such as lighting or plumbing fixtures. I am skilled in the use and operation of common hand tools and measuring devices of the carpentry, plumbing, or electrical trade to perform these maintenance tasks.

In order to be qualified for the WG-08 level, you must possess the ability to independently operate without more than normal supervision a variety of vehicles or heavy equipment, including tractors, backhoes, and all terrain vehicles and attachments to haul equipment, maintain landscaping, and move earth to rough specifications.  I am able to perform preventive maintenance on these vehicles.  Additionally, I am able to carry out simple maintenance and construction tasks, such as repairing boardwalks, kiosks, or other simple structures or installing items such as lighting or plumbing fixtures. I am skilled in the use and operation of common hand tools and measuring devices of the carpentry, plumbing, or electrical trade to perform these simple maintenance tasks.

Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

This is a DRUG-TESTING designated position. The applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, the applicant will be subject to random drug testing for illegal drug use.

All new employees of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay prior to appointment.

New employees who are expected to travel on official business are required to apply for a Government travel charge card within 30 days of their appointment.

A background security investigation MAY be required for all new hires.  Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.  Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Appointment to this position may require a one-year probationary period.

To determine if you are among the best qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire.  Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.  The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position.  Please follow the instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect your category assignment.  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervisionPossession of CDLAbility to operate and maintain various motorized vehicles and associated attachmentsTechnical practices (Knowledge and skill in various trades)Ability to interpret instructions

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

1.  If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.  For more information on veterans’ preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

2.  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).

3.  Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):  For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. 

4.  If you are eligible for a special appointment authority, such as those authorized for the severely disabled and certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans, and you meet the qualification requirements for this position, you may be able to receive additional consideration for this position under a non-competitive hiring authority. Please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, Human Resources Office in Hadley, MA.   (http://www.fws.gov/northeast/ma/ro.html)

For information regarding eligibility for special appointment authorities, refer to the following OPM website: http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other supporting documents:

         - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, August 15, 2011.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 512731.   Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire andPrint this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf andFax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

For this job announcement the following documents are required: 

Resume Qualifications Questionnaire Veterans documentation, if applicable  

Philadelphia Services Branch
Phone: (215)861-3074
Email: PHILADELPHIA@OPM.GOV Agency Information:
Philadelphia Services Branch
US Office of Personnel Management
600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
USA

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

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