This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent, Tohono O'odham Agency in Sells, Arizona. The goal of the position is to provide routine and emergency road maintenance throughout the Tohono O'odham Nation by performing a variety of manual labor tasks. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units?

Duties

Patches hard surface roads with cold asphalt mix which includes initially cleaning area to be patched, eliminating jagged edges by use of a pick, applying the tacking coat, filling the pothole with cold mix, and then tamping it down. Cleans irrigation culvert using a shovel and as necessary a pick or crowbar to pry rocks loose. Cuts brush and weeds using an ax, scythe, or brush book. Makes minor repairs to traffic control signs such as replacing missing bolts. As needed, replaces damaged signs or signposts. Operates cement compactor when working with team to install culverts. Loads and unloads trucks and semi-trailers by hand or hand truck. Moves and rearranges equipment and material around shop and storage areas.

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 4 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.

Qualifications

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 Candidates is issued, will be considered and referred on the List, if qualified. After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-119C; 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Ability to work in the position without more than normal supervision (Screen Out) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc (other than blueprints) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Physical Demands: Applicants must demonstrate that they are fully capable of performing strenuous work. Position requires average or above average strength, ability, and muscular endurance to perform assigned duties. Frequently carries, lifts, and supports items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally objects weighing approximately 100 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is predominately outdoors and will expose the incumbent to all kinds of weather, on all kinds of terrain and with footing from dry and solid to wet, deep mud and around deep water. Breathing conditions are generally good, but temperatures vary. All qualification requirements must be met by the date of application. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the date of application. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

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: Lourde Botone
• Phone: (406)247-7956
• Email: [email protected]