Positions to be filled are with the Tongass National Forest at the following locations: One full-time and one full-time seasonal position with 18 pay periods of work and 8 pay periods in nonpay status each year with the Juneau Ranger District in Juneau, AK. Point of contact is Tristan Fluharty at [email protected]. One full-time position with the Petersburg Ranger District in Petersburg, AK. Point of contact is Ray Born at [email protected].

Duties

Ability to work independently, make decisions, plan operations, show job responsibility, and exercise initiative in maintaining facilities. Utilize elementary knowledge of different skills and related tools of the trade to assist with repair of plumbing, drainage systems, roofs, carpentry projects, grounds and street repairs, flooring, and other miscellaneous tasks. Perform general carpentry work to maintain facilities by applying standard measurements, specifications, and instructions when constructing, installing, or repairing items. Use a variety of common hand and power tools to achieve basic assembly and fastening procedures. Measure and cut materials to required lengths and dimensions based on instructions and specifications. Perform general maintenance assignments from detailed instructions. Keep a stock of cleaning materials, restroom supplies, and equipment needed and inform supervisor when more materials are needed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. WG-4749-05: Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement. (1) Ability to Do the Work of a Maintenance Worker Helper without More Than Normal Supervision(2-E) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. (25-E) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) (60) Use of Measuring Instruments (75-A) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) (81) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (82-A) Knowledge of materials 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]