This position is a Maintenance Worker, WG- 4749-8 working in Island Pond, Vermont for Silvio O Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. NOTE: See additional information related to Silvio O Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge under the duties tab below.

Duties

The Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge was established to conserve, protect and enhance the abundance and diversity of native plant, fish and wildlife species and the ecosystems on which they depend throughout the 7.2 million acre Connecticut River watershed. The refuge is the only multi-state watershed based National Wildlife Refuge in the United States. The refuge is comprised of more than 40,000 acres within parts of the four watershed states of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. The position is based out of the refuge's office/visitor center at the Nulhegan Basin Division. The position is primarily responsible for maintaining buildings, infrastructure and equipment at the refuge's divisions in Vermont and New Hampshire. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the only federal government agency whose primary responsibility is to manage fish and wildlife resources in the public trust for people today and future generations. The work of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is meaningful and varied. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 560 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth. Want to know more about what it is like to work for us? Click here to learn more about Fish and Wildlife Service Regions - www.fws.gov/about/regions https://www.fws.gov/program/national-wildlife-refuge-system https://www.fws.gov/refuge/silvio-o-conte As a Maintenance Worker your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Operates a variety of heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, or load materials such as sand, gravel and earth while excavating, backfilling, grading, or leveling earth to specifications. Completes repairs to building and facility electrical systems such as lighting and power fixtures, wiring, fire or water alarm systems, and emergency power systems. Repairs and replaces roofs and removes old roofing on structures using roofing materials and accessories such as composite shingles, corrugated metal, rubber, roofing felt, asphalt, venting, and flashing. Performs plumbing tasks on various buildings and structures by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems. Performs the painting and coating work to the buildings and facilities by brushing, rolling, and spraying, using coating materials. Applies herbicides and insecticides using trailer, backpack and hand sprayers. Conducts maintenance on motor vehicles; replace sensors, water pumps, spark plugs, brake shoes, mufflers, radiator caps, condensers, engine gaskets, a variety of belts and hoses. Perform repairs on heavy equipment and machinery such as removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components. Keeps written maintenance records for all equipment operated and keep equipment log books up-to-date at all times.

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.
• This position is subject to physical examination and drug and alcohol testing requirements as established by the department of Transportation (49 CFR 391.41 (b)(l) through (b)(13)).
• 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.
• This position may require the employee to obtain and maintain a valid Class A State Commercial Drivers License (CDL) to operate various vehicles and equipment.
• Incumbent must maintain certification on all equipment they operate.
• Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Incumbent may be required to Obtain and Maintain a USFWS chainsaw certification.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

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). Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Operation of Motor Vehicles. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading). 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 300 Westgate Center Drive Hadley, MA 01035 US
• Name: Human Resources Staffing Division
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]