This position is a Maintenance Worker, WG- 4749-6 working in Jackson, WY for the R6-National Elk Refuge. This is a Permanent Career-Seasonal position. Incumbent will work up to 50 weeks per year, typically January 1 through December 15..

Duties

As a Maintenance Worker your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Perform basic plumbing repairs to sprinkler and/or flood irrigation systems, Off-Road Utility Vehicles, Snowmobiles, Amphibious Vehicles, All- and Terrain vehicles. Operate sprinkler and flood irrigation system in a manner consistent with state water rights. Apply standard measurements, specifications, and instructions when constructing, installing, or repairing items such as irrigation system plumbing and small equipment. Perform water flow regulation, measurements and valve adjustments using standard irrigation instruments and practices. Properly regulate distribution of supplemental feed pellets for big game animals based on equipment type and climatic conditions. Apply safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations to maintains a safe and clean work environment. Keep written records of irrigation system activities and maintenance records on equipment. Operate agricultural tractors, mowers, skid steers, and industrial forklifts to maintain a variety of facilities, feed big game animals and assist with habitat management functions. Operate basic hand and small power tools (e.g. hammers, wrenches, screw drivers, angle grinders, drills, circular saws) to perform maintenance and repairs to facilities and equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Driver's License: Selectees may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
• Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform MAY be required.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
• Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/ Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the Assessment Questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for consideration. To be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an "acceptable" level, and must achieve an average rating of at least "acceptable" on all of the elements. Only education, training, or experience acquired before the closing date of this announcement will be considered. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen out element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Knowledge of Materials Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Division of Human Resources Division of Human Resources 134 Union Blvd Suite 220 Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 833-512-0482
• Email: [email protected]