Laborer Job in Throughout Montana - 94558847 - ZADBUMMITBUR.

Job Title:
Laborer

Department:
Department Of The Interior

Agency:
Bureau of Land ManagementSub

Agency:
BLM - Seasonal / Temp

Job Announcement Number:
BLM-TEMP-2011-0074

SALARY RANGE:
$9.88 - $21.82 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, January 03, 2011 to Wednesday, August 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:WG-3502-02/04

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-time This is a temporary appointment

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
04

DUTY LOCATIONS:
many vacancies - Throughout Montana, MT; many vacancies - Throughout New Mexico, NM; many vacancies - Throughout Nevada, NV

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required.

Opportunities in:  Montana - Butte, Dillon; New Mexico: Cerro, Taos; Nevada: Battle Mountain, Caliente, Carson City, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Reno, Winnemucca

JOB SUMMARY:BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join our temporary seasonal workforce.

The BLM manages more land - approximately 253 million acres - than any other Federal agency.  This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska.  The Bureau, with a budget of about $1 billion, also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estates throughout  the nation.  The BLM's multiple-use mission is to sustain the health and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our  greatest natural resource.

For additional information about the BLM, please visit Our website.

All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements.  These positions are temporary and are expected to last for approximately 6 months.  These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Security Clearance/Background Investigation is required;
• Direct Deposit Required;
• U.S. Citizenship is required;
• Be sure to read the "How to Apply" & "Required Documents" Sections;
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you
• have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.

Additional Duty Location Info:
many vacancies - Throughout Montana, MT; many vacancies - Throughout New Mexico, NM; many vacancies - Throughout Nevada, NV


Laborers perform manual tasks involving little or no specialized
skill or prior work experience. Typical work includes grounds
maintenance to include lawn mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and
watering. It also includes custodial duties to include laundry,
cleaning, stripping, waxing and buffing floors, vacuuming, removing
stains, washing walls and windows, collecting and discarding trash
and debris. This position requires a motor vehicle over primitive,
unpaved roads in a rural setting in all types of weather conditions.
It will also perform administrative duties.

In some location Laborers will be handling chemical compounds
and operating noxious weed spraying equipment for the benefit of
wildlife and livestock. Laborers will locate and spray noxious weeds
by gas powered pump mounted on vehicle or by backpack. Involves the
safe handling of chemicals used for spraying noxious weeds; and
maintenance of spray equipment.

In some locations laborers will be a member of a Cadastral Survey
crew.  Work will involve surveying, resurveying and subdividing
sections of the Public Land Survey System; including loading,
unloading, packing, unpacking equipment and supplies including
technical equipment; performing minor repairs and maintenance of
equipment and tools; operating chain saws and other power tools to
clear brush and small trees along random survey lines; can include
digging holes for survey monuments, blazing, tagging, posting and
painting trees along a survey line to mark the true boundary line.

The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very
steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions
require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping,
stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be
capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning
hours, night, or during the day. Weather conditions include rain,
wind, sunshine and extreme temperature variations. Outdoor work
conditions include muddy, dusty conditions that may soil clothes and
skin. Work Conditions include loud noises and vibrations from
working with power tools and survey equipment. Contact with stinging
and biting insects and toxic plants.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:WG-02 laborers follow general instructions to perform work that requires moderately heavy physical effort and may involve a number of successive steps or processes.  The work involves the use of common hand tools and simple power equipment such as hatchets, hand saws, clippers buffers, grinders, screwdrivers, weed trimmers, low-pressure sprayers, powered push lawn mowers, powered pavement  vacuums, and wet vacuums or steam cleaners.

WG-03 laborers have knowledge and skill in the operation, control, and cleaning of heavy power equipment (e.g. single-function power lawn mowers with one or more cutting decks and mechanical controls, chain saws, jackhammers).  They also know how to work safely with heavy tools (axes, picks, tampers, chain saws, etc).  Laborers at this level have skill in performing routine operator maintenance and adjusting the cutting height of blades on power mowers.  They may operate weight-handling devices such as electric hand trucks or lifts, pallet jacks, and dollies to move very heavy loads.  Laborers at this level must perform duties that continually involve extremely heavy physical effort (80 to 100 pounds).

WG-04 have the skill and knowledge to operate and control large, complex riding mowers and similar type of specialized mowing equipment.  They also have skills and knowledge to complete all aspects of special assignments involving several steps, phases, or detailed procedures.

THE SCREENOUT FACTOR FOR THIS POSITION at all grade levels:  You must be able to do the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

You must show that you possess the specialized experience and/or
education as described in the job specific questions for this
position.  Where only a portion of your work experience would be
creditable for this position, please provide the percentage of time
that you spent on the specialized duties listed.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  You will be rated on your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position.    In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position.
To preview questions please click here.


BENEFITS:Pay may vary depending on the location of the position

Typically new Federal employees with no prior paid Federal civilian experience will start at the lowest step of the salary range for the grade for which they qualify.

Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas

You will not be eligible for benefits under this temporary appointment.
OTHER INFORMATION:Condition of Employment

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.  Click   here to register or verify your registration.

Direct Deposit:  All new employees of the Bureau of Land Management must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of funds prior to appointment.

If appointed to this position, while a BLM employee you cannot hold an active real estate license, and you cannot have an interest in Federal lands, or hold stocks in firms that have interest in Federal lands.

Employees of the Federal Government are prohibited by criminal statute, 18 USC 208(a) and 5 CFR section 2635 subpart D, from participating personally and substantially in an official capacity in any matter in which, to his/her knowledge, he/she or any person whose interests are imputed to him/her under this statute has a financial interest, if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that interest.   

In accordance with 43 USC section 11 and 43 CFR section 20 subpart D all employees of the Bureau of Land Management are prohibited from obtaining and holding, directly and indirectly, an interest in any Federal Lands. This includes the obtaining and holding, directly and indirectly, a financial interest in an entity that hold an interest in Federal Lands.

If tentatively selected for this position you will be required to complete and submit a OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

The person tentatively selected for this position is subject to completion of a favorable background investigation.  Failure to satisfy the preliminary background check will result in cancellation of the tentative job offer.  Failure to satisfy the full investigation requirements may be grounds for termination, once you are placed in the position

A valid driver license is required for some positions.  If you are selected for one of these positions you must be 18 years old and have a current driver's license.

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT:  Employees required to operate a motor vehicle must be 18, otherwise, you must be 16 at the time you report for work.

A pre-employment physical may be required.

Overnight travel may be required on a regular and recurring basis and employee will be required to obtain and use a government charge card, when travel is necessary.

If you are selected for this position, prior to appointment, you may be subject to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug uses

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any  travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.


HOW TO APPLY:To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a
complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following
items:  1.  Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your
resume; and 3.  Applicable supporting documents specified in the
Required Documents section of this job announcement.  

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Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern
Time by the closing date of this announcement.  

If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact 303 236-0204.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Different locations begin hiring at different times.  The following cutoff dates are interim dates before the closing date of the vacancy announcement when candidates can be referred to the different locations for consideration.  Therefore, ALL required documentation must be received at the time you apply, or before 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time on the following cutoff dates:

January 31, 2011
February 28, 2011
March 31, 2011
May 1, 2011
May 31, 2011
June 30, 2011
August 1, 2011
August 31, 2011

In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:    

    Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the level of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume.  Your veterans' preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide.

         For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
         For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation

You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.

Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.  

UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may
use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager.   Do not use
both options.   

Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior
Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete
application.  

Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time,
on the closing date of this announcement.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

For Assistance - See the
Phone: How to Apply Tab
Fax: 571-258-4052
Email: ncs_jobs@blm.gov Agency Information:
BLM - Seasonal / Temp
Denver Federal Center
PO Box 25047
Denver, CO 80225
Fax: 571-258-4052

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:The temporary seasonal job announcement you applied to is designed to collect applicant names for these announcements.  There are no specific vacant positions waiting to be filled.  These lists of candidates are only used if and when a manager should determine the need to hire someone for a position to fill in the coming season, and has the funds to pay for it.  Applications are not routinely processed until a manager requests such a list of candidates.   Only if a manager requests such a list of candidates for a specific duty location are applications to that duty location looked at.  Until such time, applications are on hold pending management decisions to indeed hire someone.

For assistance, contact the following State Coordinators:

Montana:     Todd Walton      406-896-5118
New Mexico:  Marie Andrews    505-954-2088
Nevada:      HR Receptionist  775-861-6431