This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Fort Hall Irrigation, Branch of Irrigation, in Fort Hall, Idaho. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed one (1) year; however, the position may be extended up to one (1) additional year without further competition.

Duties

Manually removes debris (moss, pond weed, trash) from irrigation canals. Cuts and removes trees from canal right-of-ways. Assists in the construction of pipelines, control structures, canals, and various equipment. Provide assistance to carpenters, mechanics, welders, equipment operators, etc. in performing various tasks. Perform hand and shovel work as needed to maintain Project facilities. Sprays weeds on canal banks, around project buildings and around fixed equipment to minimize infestations. Organize materials and tools for easy access to other crew members. Setup, adjust and adapt hand and power tools to accomplish tasks.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Form BIA -4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.
• 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.
• TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE.

Qualifications

SCREEN OUT: Element #1: Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out) I have performed a full range of duties normally required in the maintenance of a irrigation system without more than normal supervision such as cleaning, and removing debris, cut and remove trees, landscaping (i.e., moving, edging, irrigation, trimming shrubs and trees, raking leaves); digging ditches, mixing and placing concrete, construction of pipelines, control structures, canals, hand and shovel work. 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. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). 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 educational requirement, and there is no educational substitute for the specialized experience required for this position.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: BIA Human Resources
• Phone: 405-247-1600
• Email: bia.anadarkohr_applicants@bia.gov