One or more positions may be filled on the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest at Toutle WA. The incumbent performs duties within the following trades: carpentry, electrical, plumbing and air conditioning equipment mechanic to maintain buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures and utilities. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Heath Cameron at [email protected]

Duties

Operates the water systems at a campground, including certification and regular water quality testing for compliance with state standards. Repairs underground water and sewer pipes, flushes out man-holes, cuts, threads and assembles piping for water, gas and fuel oil. Performs plumbing work including repairing waterlines, installing toilets and lavatory fixtures, Installs electric and propane water heaters, repairs sewer lines, and snakes sewer lines. Performs equipment operation, using gasoline or diesel powered equipment such as backhoes, forklift, man lift, flat bed, weed eaters, and chainsaws. Selects equipment settings needed for operation, such as gears, power settings, operating speed, etc., and avoids damaging shrubs, trees, crops, other property (inclusive of public property) while operating equipment. Interpret blueprint diagrams and schematics to complete maintenance projects such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, roofing, heating and air conditioner, masonry, and other laborer tasks.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement. Job Elements Requirement: WG-4749 Maintenance Worker Ability to Do the Work of a Maintenance Worker without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen Out) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of materials 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

Education is not a requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]