Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill many vacancies. This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.

Duties

Laborers perform manual tasks involving grounds maintenance to include lawn mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and watering. It also includes custodial duties to include 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. In some location Laborers will be handling chemical compounds and operating noxious weed spraying equipment for the benefit of wildlife and livestock. In some locations laborers will be a member of a Cadastral Survey crew. Work will involve surveying, re-surveying, and subdividing sections of the Public Land Survey System, including loading, unloading, and packing equipment and supplies. 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. This can include digging holes for survey monuments, blazing, tagging, posting, and painting trees along a survey line to mark the true boundary line. In some locations laborers will be a member of a trail crew. Work will involve the construction and reconstruction of trails; repairing drainage structures with hand tools; constructing or repairing rock and lumber retaining walls using hand tools. Operating chain saws and other power tools to clear brush and trees along the trails; hiking long distances carrying hand tools and power tools performing trail maintenance activities; and performing minor repairs and maintenance of equipment/tools. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day. Vale, OR: Some of Vale, OR laborer positions are responsible for landscaping, irrigation and maintenance of recreation and historical facilities at the remote Historic Birch Creek Ranch. Duties at this site may also include visitor services to rafting public and outfitters for part of the season, operating gas pumps, field irrigation, driving 4x4 roads and vehicles, and small engine maintenance (mower, weed eater, etc). The nearest community is about 50 miles and 1 1/2 hours away in Jordan Valley, Malheur County, Oregon. Housing may be available for Historic Birch Creek Ranch positions.

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.
• 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.
• Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement or vacancy questions. In addition, your responses to the questions must be adequately reflected in your resume. OPM Job Qualifications Systems for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining applicant's qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required, however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of a Laborer without more than normal supervision. WG-04: Laborers at this level have the skill and knowledge to operate and control large, complex riding mowers and similar type of specialized mowing equipment. Equipment is typically operated in areas that require constant attention to working space and environment (e.g., equipment height and width when working around trees, trenches, large potholes, slopes, curbs, rocks and other visible obstacles). Skill is used in the operation of various controls and levers to maneuver equipment, and lift/lower, adjust, engage/disengage components or attached devices. Skill and knowledge are used to complete all aspects of special assignments involving several steps, phases, or detailed procedures (e.g., preparing ground, laying sod, planting flowers or shrubs, and using simple drawings to establish a planting pattern and/or design). Assignments of this nature typically require a practical knowledge of project requirements. Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement or vacancy questions. In addition, your responses to the questions must be adequately reflected in your resume. OPM Job Qualifications Systems for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining applicant's qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required, however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of a Laborer without more than normal supervision. Your resume must state your qualifying training/experience. Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to Interpret Instructions 2. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 3. Dexterity and Safety 4. Work Practices If your knowledge and ability in the screen out factor above 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 for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by job titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors listed above. 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 Effort: Works on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and rooftops, and in cramped and hard-to-reach places. Duties require the employee to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Heavier items may occasionally be lifted with assistance of lifting devices or other workers. May work on steep terrain covered slash and debris. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, often in the presence of dirt, dust, grease, and fumes. Assignments involve exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns, cuts, bruises and infects. Workers may be exposed to bad weather. Duties often require the use of protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. See qualifications section.

Contacts

• Address BLM Oregon State Office BLM Oregon State Office, OR-953 1220 SW Third Portland, OR 97204 US
• Name: Deena Huckabee
• Phone: (503) 808-6378
• Email: [email protected]