The Pacific West Region is recruiting for winter seasonal Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-4/5 positions intended to assist permanent staff with motor vehicle operating and other collateral duties. Open to the first 250 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 EST on the 'applicant cut-off' date (which may be sooner than 08/07/2024) to be considered.

Duties

The duty stations for the parks are: Pinnacles National Park, Paicines, California--2 positions at the WG 04 grade and 3 at the WG 05 grade; salary information; requires collateral duties in custodial, groundskeeping, and minor construction repair duties; winter season runs from November to May; Government housing is available; Driver's License is required and travel may include 5 nights per month; Point Reyes National Seashore, Point Reyes Station, California; 5 positions at the WG 05 grade; salary information is the same as above; winter season runs from October to April; government housing may be available; Driver's License is required but no overnight travel is included; Major Duties (WG04-05): Operates and performs operator maintenance on various types of motor vehicles up to 10,000 pounds. Loads and unloads cargo, using appropriate tie-downs. Performs flagging duties for heavy equipment operators. Corrects and reports park hazards. Transports passengers and cargo on public roadways in various traffic, road, and weather conditions. Occasionally leads a crew in the performance of these duties. (WG 05 only) Pinnacles National Park Collateral Duties (WG04-05): Performs duties such as custodial, maintenance, and groundwork as needed. Performs minor carpentry repairs, simple plumbing repairs, simple electrical repair work, painting, and grounds maintenance work using basic hand tools such as hammers, pry bars, handsaws, trowels, brushes, screw drivers, tape measures, and squares. Operates various sizes of power and hand tools such as drills, chain saws, generators, hammers, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows (manual and power), pry bars, and grubhoes, and performs preventive maintenance on all tools. WG-4: Physical Effort: Light physical effort is required to operate the vehicles controls. Moderate effort is exerted in the frequent handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and the occasional handling of heavier objects while loading cargo, with the assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment. Other collateral duties may include more strenuous activities. Working Conditions: Incumbent is required to work outside and is exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Operates vehicles in all types of weather in a controlled traffic environment. Drivers are exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle. WG-5: Physical Effort: Moderate physical effort may be required in making couplings between the vehicle and towed equipment. Considerable physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs. Required to frequently lift items weighing over 50 pounds. Work may involve climbing of ladders, scaffolding, and working in and around power tools and equipment. Working Conditions: Incumbent is required to work outside and is exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must: Have the ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator WG-5703-4 without more than normal supervision. (Screen out). This includes work such as: operating a variety of motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, material or equipment on private or government land; perform preventative maintenance on vehicles; load and unload cargo safely, using tie downs, straps, chains, etc. Have the ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator WG-5703-5 without more than normal supervision. (Screen out). This includes work such as: operating a variety of motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, material or equipment on public roads; perform preventative maintenance and repairs on vehicles; load and unload cargo safely, using tie downs, straps, chains, etc. Has occasionally led a crew in the performance of these types of tasks. Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM's web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor 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. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior­ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Volunteer Experience: 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 PWR Seasonal Recruitment 333 Bush Street Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94104 US
• Name: Patricia Gerhardt
• Email: [email protected]