Laborer - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers : Job Details

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: his position is located at McNary Lock & Dam which is located on the Columbia River near the rural community of Umatilla, OR Responsibilities Assists skilled trades or craftsmen by retrieving tools or materials; holds, moves, lifts, or carries items; and cleans equipment and work areas. Load and unload materials from trucks and cars. Operate hand or small power tools. Dig ditches and level small areas. Perform janitorial duties. Perform manual labor in the receipt and storage of warehouse supplies using hand trucks and dollies. Perform grounds maintenance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US 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. I have the ability to perform common laboring tasks. I can load and unload equipment, materials, or supplies to and from trucks and cars; use hand tools such as picks, shovels, forks, rakes and saws in the maintenance and repair of roads, grounds and project areas; clean up after construction or repair jobs; and operate hand or small power mowers. Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as sweeping walkways, shoveling snow, trim trees, or mows lawn areas. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, and climbing ladders as well as working in cramped spaces. Must be able to lift and carry equipment, supplies and materials routinely weighing up to, and occasionally over, 45 lbs. Must be able to exert heavy physical effort such as lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects, digging ditches, or pushing heavy equipment (wheelbarrow load of cement, etc.). Must maintain the ability to perform the full range of duties associated with the position. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed both in and outside the powerhouse. Indoor work subjects employee to high noise levels and outdoor work is subject to usual climate extremes. Subject to heat, cold, dampness, draftiness, and poorly lighted areas. May work on open docks or in storage yards. Work may be dirty, dusty, greasy, etc. There is danger of cuts, bruises, electrical shock, injury from equipment operated, and falling from ladders and scaffolds. There is occasional exposure to paint fumes, cleaning solvents, battery acid, and other toxic or hazardous materials. There is the added danger of drowning while working around swift moving water. Employee is subject to the discomfort of wearing required safety equipment such as hard-hats, gloves, safety shoes, respirators, ear plugs, etc. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing, and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. This is a(n) Installation Management Career Field (CF) position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. May require employee to wear uniform and/or protective clothing. This position is covered under the United Power Trades Organization (UPTO) Bargaining Unit. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.