Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. Information about Alaska and the surrounding area can be found at https://alaska.gov/communit.html. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

Mow lawns and trim shrubs and trees; dig ditches and trenches; and cut heavy trees. Change light bulbs, wash walls, run and maintain power tools and equipment, and maintain and replace blinds. Operate heavy powered equipment such as lawn mowers and hand tools such as shovels, rakes, lawn edging equipment to maintain buildings, grounds, roads and trails. Load and unload trucks: move furniture, equipment, and supplies by hand or with various moving devices (dollies and/or hand trucks). Assist in the maintenance of buildings and grounds. Shovel ice/snow from sidewalks, steps, and curbs throughout the site during winter.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be appointed to this position.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Screen-out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. as evidenced by performing basic laborer duties including operating hand and power tools, making minor repairs and grounds keeping. OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Laborer without more than normal supervision. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Walk moderate distances, stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, stretch, and perform work standing on ladders and scaffolds. Heavy physical exertion is required to lift and move heavy objects, supplies, materials, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. Work Environment: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Temperatures range from -7 in the winter to 70 in the summer. Work with vibrating heavy equipment and is subjected to strong cleaning solutions as well as dust, dirt, noise, grease, sawdust and exhaust fumes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Alaska 222 W 7th Ave #13 Anchorage, AK 99513 US
• Name: Faith Knapp
• Phone: (907) 356-5786
• Email: [email protected]