Tree Maintenance Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator)
Company
Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command
Location
West Point, New York West Point, New York
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Proof of Commercial Drivers License (CDL) must be uploaded in application package or you will be rated ineligible.
About the Position: You will provide Tree Maintenance Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) services in support of the United States Army Garrison, Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at West Point, NY. The Directorate is responsible for the management and oversight of all activities related to maintaining 16,000 acres of property, and roadways.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- Position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random drug testing thereafter, to include drug testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
- Position has been designated "Mission Essential" in the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work to support mission.
- Position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification card (OF346) to operate government vehicles.
- Position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B. Proof of this certification must be uploaded in application package.
Qualifications
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Tree Maintenance Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator)~ without more than normal supervision. Perform common tree maintenance duties to include trimming and removing trees and/or shrubs. Operate hand and powered tools including chain saws, shredder/grinder, shovels, picks, and axes; - Note: this information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Dexterity and Safety
- Knowledge of Materials
- Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Physical Efforts: Work requires frequent standing and stretching with powered saws to reach limbs. Incumbent is required to climb trees and hoist them self-up on climbing ropes. Equipment operation requires continuous arm and leg movement. Lifts and moves items weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Working Conditions: Work is performed outdoors and at heights of up to 100 feet. Incumbent is exposed to the extreme temperatures of the various seasons. Serious injury may occur from falls in the operation of equipment and from being struck by falling branches. Required to wear appropriate safety gear.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a(n) Installation Management Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
- Permanent change of station (PCS) costs may be authorized (mandatory for all permanent GS-13s and above, encouraged for supervisory positions at lower grades, and discretionary for other non-supervisory positions).
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
- Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
- Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
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Date Posted
06/07/2024
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