This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent, Fort Apache Agency in Whiteriver, Arizona. Maintaining roads under the Bureau of Indian Affairs' inventory. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

Duties

This position will perform under the general supervision of the Supervisory Civil Engineer and will be responsible for road maintenance operations and projects. Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Drives trucks used in connection with roads maintenance. Loads and unloads cargo. Requires ability to make minor repairs and performs daily maintenance. Performs work in connection with roads maintenance. This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and may be extended or closed prior to the current closing date. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks; the first cut-off date for applications is 10 business days from the opening date and every two weeks thereafter. Applicants with 10-point Veterans' Preference who submit a complete application after each two week cut-off date, but before the List of Eligible(s) is issued, will be considered and referred on the List, if qualified. Applications will remain active for 3 months.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• Incumbent is required to hold a current valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (Class A CDL). SUBMIT A COPY WITH APPLICATION.

Qualifications

Experience: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C; for additional information, click here http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Tabindx.asp Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element(s) listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. 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) -Ability to Operate trucks and operation of motor vehicles -Work practices (taking care of trucks, keeping clean and in working order) -Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (related to motor vehicle operations) -Ability to Operate Safely Construction and Maintenance Equipment -Reliability and Dependability as a truck driver. If your knowledge and ability in the factors 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. Physical Demands: Duties requires a greater physical exertion in practically all phases of the work including operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavier loads. Moderate physical exertion needed to shovel for patching road, help lift tires, tire chains or grader wheels when needed. Helps install cutting edges on ground engaging equipment. Incumbent may be required to lift weights up to 100 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed entirely outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Incumbent is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, noise, vibrations, and noxious fumes. Incumbent is required to use safety equipment, such as hearing protection, hard hats, safety shoes, respirators, protective clothing, and other types of personal protective equipment. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Education

Generally not applicable.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Rocky Mountain Regional BIA Center for Recruitment Rocky Mountain Regional 2021 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59101 US
• Name: Cyndi Shields
• Phone: 4062477956
• Email: [email protected]