NHS Human Services, Inc.

Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent, Fort Apache Agency in Whiteriver, Arizona. Maintaining roads under the Bureau of Indian Affairs' inventory. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units? NOTE:TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE. Responsibilities This position will perform under the general supervision of the Supervisory Civil Engineer and will be responsible for road maintenance operations and projects. Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Drives trucks used in connection with roads maintenance. Loads and unloads cargo. Requires ability to make minor repairs and performs daily maintenance. Performs work in connection with roads maintenance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C; for additional information, click here http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Tabindx.asp Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element(s) listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. 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) -Ability to Operate trucks and operation of motor vehicles -Work practices (taking care of trucks, keeping clean and in working order) -Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (related to motor vehicle operations) -Ability to Operate Safely Construction and Maintenance Equipment-Reliability and Dependability as a truck driver. If your knowledge and ability in the factors 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. Physical Demands: Duties requires a greater physical exertion in practically all phases of the work including operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads. Moderate physical exertion needed to shovel for patching road, help lift tires, tire chains or grader wheels when needed. Helps install cutting edges on ground engaging equipment. Incumbent may be required to lift weights up to 100 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed entirely outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Incumbent is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, noise, vibrations, and noxious fumes. Incumbent is required to use safety equipment, such as hearing protection, hard hats, safety shoes, respirators, protective clothing, and other types of personal protective equipment. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Education Generally not applicable. Additional Information This position is covered by the Federal Wage System. The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour. For more information regarding the FWS, visit http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENT: Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.