Custodial Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator)
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Carlsbad, CA - USA
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Job Summary
This Custodial Worker MVO position is located at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in Carlsbad NM.
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This is a Permanent Full-time Competitive appointment.
At the full performance level (WG-05) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Performing Custodial duties independently and without other than normal supervision. Full range of custodial work may include but is not limited to: cleaning and servicing vault toilets buildings campgrounds and emptying trash receptacles.
- Must be able to understand follow and interpret written and oral instructions.
- Safely operating a motorized vehicle on Local State and Federal roadways. May be required to operate a government vehicle to perform assigned work.
- Providing general labor assistance to others in the maintenance of buildings grounds roads trails etc.
- These are uniformed positions and must be able to respond to visitors politely.
- 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 may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators 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 drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- 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.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
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)
- Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat Clean and in Order)
- Dexterity and Safety
- Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
- Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Performed on a personal level Custodial Worker tasks such as using a broom mop and vacuum cleaned bathrooms and toilet bowls.
- Operated motor vehicles under limited traffic conditions and low speeds to transport materials/supplies loading and unloading cargo and performing routine operator maintenance of vehicles operated.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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.
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.
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.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands: Exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing 30 to 50 and occasionally items up to 70 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment running power mowers pushing heavy wheelbarrow loads and/or operating power tools. Extensive walking bending and lifting are required by this position.
Working Conditions: Incumbent is required to work outside in all kinds of weather conditions and inside areas that may be dusty drafty and noisy and could be exposed to fumes. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts bruises and broken bones. The equipment tools and tasks involved frequently require special care to avoid serious injuries and incumbent uses safety gloves earplugs safety glasses to avoid severe injuries.
Telework: The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.
Probationary Period: This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
