This is a posting of position [60084239]. 
The Camp Butner Training Center provides well-maintained small arms ranges and training facilities for year-around use to support the mission of the NCNG (North Carolina National Guard). Units and organizations that use the facilities include the NCNG, other US Army units, miscellaneous other DoD (Department of Defense) elements, civilian law enforcement agencies and civilian-sponsored marksmanship programs. This position is responsible grounds maintenance and general repairs/upkeep in support of the Camp Butner
Training Center in Stem, North Carolina. Position maintains 5,000 acres of Camp Butner Training Center. Duties: Must be able to operate tractors with bush hog and other attachments, z-turn mowers, seeders, weed eaters, backpack blowers, chainsaws, and all other tools used by grounds personal. Applies herbicide/ pesticide under supervision of a licensed individual. Must be able to work as a team on other large projects. Must be able to perform maintenance on assigned equipment. Participates in other grounds related tasks as assigned, including road maintenance, pressure washing, painting, raking, trash collection, general cleanup, etc.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC01. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation with integrity and honor. Included in this department are Alcohol Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Information Network, Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, NC National Guard, NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency, Samarcand Training Academy, State Capitol Police, and State Highway Patrol. Also included are these Boards and Commissions: ABC Commission, Governor’s Crime Commission, Private Protective Services Commission, and Boxing & Combat Sports Commission. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard temporary positions.The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. 

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
-Experienced in operation of multiple types of equipment such as (tractors, z-turns, bobcats, dump trucks, backhoes, etc.).
-Experienced in performing maintenance on equipment.
-Experience in work of two of the following skills. (Mowing, weed eating, tree and brush trimming, drainage systems, erosion control, applying herbicides, etc.).
 Other License or Certifications Required for position: 
Per 5 CFR 731, upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and fitness determination from a Tier 1 background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management. Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment.Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Minimum Education and Experience Education and/or experience in grounds work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade and equivalent to two yearsof experience in planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants and grasses.  
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
 
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
 
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
 

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification
• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

 
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For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Devin L. West at devin.l.west.nfg@army.mil