About the Position: Serves as a working leader of three or more employees in accomplishing trades and labor work with the Arlington National Cemetery, located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Pass on instructions received from supervisor to other workers, demonstrating proper work methods and begins work. Check work throughout various stages of completion for compliance with supervisor's instructions; ensuring employees adhere to appropriate sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Answer worker’s questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives such as technical orders. Use equipment with front-end loader to maneuver in a specific spot to transfer dirt to dump truck or front dumper. Manipulate controls and controls equipment in such a manner as to maintain straight lines and uniform depth and width. Back fill grave sites using 2.56-ton to 5.56-ton front dumpers. Close grave sites using front dumper, shovel, and power tamper; levels grave sites and replaces floral items on graves; and removes excess soil from graves by loading in truck, trailer, or front dumper. Assist supervisor in the preparation of administrative paperwork requirements involving labor and equipment utilization.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• May be required to transport others in and around the cemetery.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEADER (CEMETERY CARETAKER) without more than normal supervision: disseminating work to crews to ensure even distribution; working alongside other employees to set the pace of work; operating various engineering and heavy mobile equipment to include 2.5 ton to 5.56 ton front dumpers, back-hoes, excavators and front-end loaders; and performing duties to include backfilling, and hauling dirt and equipment to various worksites. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Lead or SuperviseWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Efforts- Heavy effort is exerted by the operator in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet and legs to handle the different controls in operating attachments and equipment. The operator is frequently required to work in awkward and/or strained positions.The incumbent often lifts heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds while loading and unloading cargo, and movement of headstones. Heavy physical effort is used by the incumbent inconstantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate heavy duty tampers. Considerable strain can be caused by the constant vibration, jerking, and jolting of the tampers in setting headstones and tamping graves. Working Conditions- Work is performed outside in all types of weather on hills, slopes, grade, and rolling surfaces.The operator is exposed to injury due to equipment turning over, noise, dirt, vibration, and fumes from the motor and exhaust.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W1C9AA ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk