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Laborer

Department of War Education Activity

Quantico, VAFull-time$20.36–23.75/hrPosted 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.36–23.75/hr
Location
Quantico, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

The Department of War Education Activity seeks a Laborer in Quantico, VA, who resides locally and can perform a variety of maintenance and landscaping tasks with minimal supervision. The role involves removing debris, maintaining playgrounds and fields, operating equipment, and applying chemicals, while working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationTool MaintenancePhysical Lifting Over 50 PoundsInterpret Instructions and SpecificationsChemical Application

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipAbility to Perform Work Without More Than Normal SupervisionPhysical Effort Heavy Lifting Over 50 Pounds

Full job description

Summary

About the Position: This position is located in Quantico, VA. All candidates should reside within the local commuting area where the position is located. Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel back and forth daily to work based on the generally held expectations of the local community. (5 CFR 575.203)

Duties

  • Removes garbage or debris from interior and exterior facilities.
  • Maintains playgrounds, athletic fields, preparing fields for specific event, setting up and moving sports apparatus etc.
  • Maintains school floors and/or exterior sidewalls.
  • Operate heavy powered equipment to maintain landscaping duties.
  • Utilize directions and sequences for tasks such as chemical application to lawn and ice during inclement weather.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Laborer without more than normal supervision. Removing debris from surface areas; utilizing landscaping equipment to maintain lawn and grounds without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Physical Effort: Requires very heavy physical effort such as frequently lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds (moving, setting up and working from ladders and scaffolds). Working Condition: Works outside in all kinds of weather and inside in areas that may be dusty, dirty, noisy and have other adverse working conditions. The equipment, tools and tasks involved frequently require special care to avoid serious injuries. Occasionally, is exposed to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors, etc. and to serious injuries (e.g., broken bones) from falls from ladders and scaffold

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position. Other Information

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of War referral system for displaced employees. Salary is based on the local prevailing rate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Applicants with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should notify David Walton [email protected] This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest

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