Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. The duty location for this position is in Carson City NV. Information about Carson City can be found at Carson City Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. This position is authorized a 10% incentive - see Additional Information.

Duties

Experience as a Maintenance Worker with duties including routine/minor preventative maintenance, repairs and restroom cleaning at recreation facilities. Basic repair of plumbing in buildings, potable water systems and irrigation systems. Conduct annual maintenance of recreation and administrative sites. Completes or assists with maintenance of tools and equipment used for mowing, weed abatement, spraying of herbicides, minor construction and repairs. Repairing or replacing doors and walls surfaces; repairing or replacing fences, posts, barriers, signs, bulletin boards, and assists with repairing kiosks; minor repainting or staining buildings and other structures.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and 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 Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary period.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires special qualifications that have been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as screen out elements. Those who do not provide evidence or certify that they possess the following selective factors will be rated not qualified: Ability To Do the Work Without More Than Normal Supervision Current Driver's License If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factors is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In 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. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by job titles alone. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Field operations are a large component of this position. The physical ability to carry moderate loads, hike over rough terrain, climb steep slopes, drive a 4X4 truck pulling a trailer, operate equipment, and use power and hand tools. The work requires walking, stooping, bending, lying flat and repeated lifting. The incumbent must have good vision, reaction reflexes and depth perception. Physical demands require coordination for hand, eye and body. The incumbent must exert physical effort related to actions such as lifting (10-100 pounds),pushing, pulling, carrying objects of various weights, sizes and shapes, walking, climbing, crawling and bending. Work Environment: Work is performed in all kinds of environments from an office setting to project sites in rough and steep terrain. Field work involves vehicular and foot access and may involve accessing remote areas. Temperatures may range from near zero to over 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Weather may include periods of rain, snow and heavy winds. Wearing of the authorized BLM uniform is required during field work, and weekend work will also be required. Incumbent is expected to use and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while working with noisy equipment; using power and hand tools; when using chemicals and paints in cleaning, whitewater rafting or boating, and other maintenance and construction activities. Work involves some duties that put incumbent in proximity of noxious gases and fumes. It is expected that incumbent will wear PPE such as respirators while conducting these tasks and use positive ventilation to reduce risk. Construction work sometimes involves working high above ground level. It is expected that PPE will be used during these activities. The incumbent is subject to continued safety training and is required to follow established safety and environmental health procedures and practices.

Education

This position falls under the Job Element standards for the WG-4700- General Maintenance and Operations Work Family.

There is no education required for this position. There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade positions.

Contacts

• Address BLM Nevada State Office BLM Nevada State Office NV-953 1340 Financial Blvd. Reno, NV 89502 US
• Name: Deborah Puentes-Gonzalez
• Phone: 775-861-6619
• Email: [email protected]