This position is located on Forest Service Boxelder Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Nemo, SD The incumbent is responsible for performing duties as a substitute Training Instructor for the Facilities Maintenance vocation skills training program, as well as performing a variety of routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance duties for the Center. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Edward P. Lewis at [email protected].

Duties

Lead 3 or more advanced Maintenance Students performing maintenance related duties. Perform building maintenance repairs (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating and cooling, painting, etc.), identify and perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance. Use power tools, mowers, weed eaters, automatic sprinkling systems, backhoe, loader, tractors, etc. to perform grounds maintenance and minor construction activities. Apply fertilizer, herbicides, and pesticides. Organize and conduct safety meetings and providing basic safety training. Adapt materials to the students? needs and idiosyncrasies, resulting in maximum benefits for them. Provide guidance and counseling regarding educational, vocational and personal goals and personal-social problems.

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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver?s license.
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.
• Obtain certification for pesticide/herbicide applications (within six months of appointment for recruitment purposes) depending upon State regulations.

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. Provide course descriptions as necessary. 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. Ability to Instruct (Screen-Out) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials There is no substitution of education for this position. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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]