Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens. ICTAP / CTAP eligibles.

Duties

Major Duties :

Operates one or more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, stake tucks, dump trucks, especially pumping equipment, and trash removal trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight or more than 26,000 pounds and up to 32,000 pounds.

Vehicles are usually equipped with air brakes.

• Operates vehicles over rough terrain, in close quarters, and in heavy traffic on both long and short hauls.
• Performs operator maintenance on all vehicles operated (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters, and interior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, and washing the vehicle).
• May perform semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance, repair, and janitorial work in and on various unit buildings. Typical duties include installing faucet washers and gaskets, replacing faucets, other minor plumbing repairs, touch-up painting, minor carpentry repairs, and janitorial work in public and administrative buildings.

Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment.

Does manuel labor tasks, such as digging, pulling, cleaning drainage dithces, lufting and emptying trash containers, cleaning restrooms, picking up litter, cleaning picnic grills, etc.

work roads and trails in connection with raking and graveling.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

• You must possess and maintain a current Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License. Must provide proof by close of this announcement.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• You will be required to complete a one-year trial period.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• Government Charge Card : You may be required to complete training and obtain / maintain a government charge card with travel and / or purchase authority.
• Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and : (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school;
• or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education;

or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

Open to the first 100 applicants or until 03 / 14 / 2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11 : 59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-03 / 14 / 2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors :

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Operation of motor vehicles
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability to drive safely (motor vehicles)
• Ability to operate safely (non-motor vehicle)
• Reliability and dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator

Screen out : Must currently possess and be able to maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or higher.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Address your knowledge, skills and / or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience : 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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

• Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following : OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable;
• special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry;

and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP / ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.

605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP / ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.

Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.