What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? This is a temporary appointment not to exceed 13 months that may be extended for up to 4 years without further competition. Salary: $22.29 (Step 01) to $26.00 (Step 5); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Duties

As a Maintenance Worker within the Columbia Environmental Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. You must meet the 2 point level on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Dexterity and Safety Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading). Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 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. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

• 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 completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/about/organization/science-support/human-capital/how-foreign-education-evaluated-federal-jobs .

Contacts

• Address COLUMBIA ENVIRONMENTAL RES CTR 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Mail Stop 600 Reston, VA 20192 US
• Name: Misti Wankel
• Phone: 303-236-9194
• Email: [email protected]