This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: *THESE POSITIONS ARE BEING ADVERTISED THROUGH THE DIRECT-HIRE AUTHORITY (DHA) FOR Temporary Appointment to Meet Critical Hiring Needs in the Department of Defense. * These positions are a temporary position not to exceed 120 days but MAY be extended up to 18 months.

Duties

Operate a riding mower and/or a small tractor in mowing and grounds maintenance work. Perform various tasks in support of buildings and grounds upkeep to include mowing, raking, area police, etc. Assists in and directs loading and unloading vehicles and is responsible for proper distribution of weight and tying down load to prevent damage to material or truck while in transit.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is subject to a medical clearance examination prior to employment.

Qualifications

***** This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. 1st cut-off will be 19 April 2022. Referral will be issued as needed. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The public; THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE SOLICITATION - These positions are being advertised through the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities. Under this authority, competitive rating/ranking and veterans' preference procedures do not apply. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common operation of a field type tractor and attached or towed mower or cutter bar, operate a riding lawn mower and work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Physical effort: Light to moderate physical effort while performing duties such as operating tractors and uncoupling and making couplings between tractors and towed vehicles. The work requires frequent stooping, bending, reaching, and arm and leg movement to operate tractor controls. Operators frequently lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. May be required to move heavier items with assistance from other workers or mechanical lifting devices. Working Conditions: Operators may be required to maneuver vehicles/tractors over dangerous slopes, rough terrains and heavily congested areas. Operators are subject to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures inside. Exposure to weather and temperatures extremes outside, as well as high noise levels, vibrations, and jolts from the tractor and towed equipment. Operators are exposed to dust, grease, and fumes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address AH-APF-W0LXAA USA DEPOT ANNISTON DO NOT MAIL Anniston, AL 36201 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk