Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain positions in the Competitive Service to recruit and appoint qualified candidates in the competitive service. About the Position: The Tractor Operator (Gardener/Motor Vehicle Operator) position is located with the Directorate of Public Works Fort Riley, KS.

Duties

Serve as a tree maintenance worker in the Grounds Maintenance Section using chain saws, pole saws, pruning shears, etc. to perform tree and shrub maintenance duties. Operate both a mini tractor (Hustler) and/or field type tractor with attachments to accomplish grounds maintenance. Perform duties at the Fort Riley Cemetery such as hand digging graves, setting headstones, mowing, etc. Performs tree pruning work such as, trimming, tree removal, planting and transplanting, damage repair, and treating diseased and decaying trees. Drives vehicles up to 5-10 tons.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the incumbent obtain and maintain a valid, government and state Class B Commercial Driver’s license within one year of employment. This position is, therefore, subject to random drug testing in accordance wit EP 600-1-3.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid Government Driver's License to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by human resources within 30 calendar days after the Entrance on Duty (i.e., start date).
• Selectee’s inability to successfully pass or refusal to conduct the drug test may result in the job offer being withdrawn during the recruitment process or subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
• You may be required to sign a 'Drug Test Statement of Understanding' if you are selected for this position

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Tractor Operator (Gardener/Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common tasks associated with gardening and ground maintenance. Use pull saws, pruning shears, and mowers to maintain shrubs, plants and grassed areas - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility for this position, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Physical Effort: Position requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, and stretching to reach tree limbs. Require arm and leg dexterity to operate tractor controls, equipment control and the motor vehicle. May be required to lift and handle items weighing 50 to 100 pounds. May be required to lift and align marker stones weighing 200 pounds or more. Working Conditions: Work is performed outside with exposure to various weather conditions. Can be exposed to dirt, dust, chemical sprays, mud, concrete and water. Safety shoes, glasses, helmet, belts, ropes, earmuff and ear plugs will be worn.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address FU-W0VMAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT RILEY DO NOT MAIL Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk