Laborer

Summary

This position is located at Physical Fitness Facilites. Incumbents for these vacancies can be assigned to the Andrews Avenue or Fortenberry-Colton Physical Fitness Facility.

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This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Mow grass, lay sod, weed flowerbeds, trim and edge walkways and lawns. Pruns shrubs and trees; apply fertilizer, water plants, clean out drainage ditches, shovel snow from walks and driveways.

Load and unload conveyances; move materials using wheelbarrows, hand trucks or dollies; stack and arrange supplies for storage; collect refuse and recyclable materials.

Dig, fill and tamp soil and gravel in earth excavations; level ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake.

Clean rugs and drapes. Clean, wax and polish floors using heavy industrial-powered equipment. Adjust, clean, oil and change attachments on machines. Wash and replace room fixtures using ladders and scaffolds.

Use chemicals and cleaning solutions. Maintain stock of cleaning materials and implement used. Notify supervisor when additional materials are needed.

Move heavy items of furniture and office equipment as required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.

Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.

A one year probationary period may be required.

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.

Must attend Team Member Orientation within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

This is a flexible position. Flexible positions have no guaranteed hours. A flexible employee serves in a continuing position on a scheduled or as needed basis.

Must be available to work days, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Must be able to frequently lift and carry moderate to heavy objects up to 50 pounds. with assistance. Must also be able to actively bend, stoop, stand, reach, and work in awkward positions.

Required to stand, walk, bend and kneel for lengthy periods of time.

Qualifications

1. Three (3) month of laboring experience required.

2. Must have the ability use, control and clean tools and power equipment used, and ability to follow oral and/or written instructions involving duties with several distinct tasks or steps without constant supervisor of each task assigned

*This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.*

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE: Manual skill to lift and move moderately heavy objects. Skill and knowledge to safely operate simple power equipment and hand tools (lawn mowers, leaf blowers, edges and trimmers, scrubbers and buffers, steam cleaners and vacuums). A basic knowledge is required of routine maintenance procedures for power equipment.

Best Qualified Criteria:

Possess 6 months groundskeeping experience OR 3 months field maintenance experience.

**Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and best qualifying criteria will be referred to the selecting official first. To be evaluated as best qualified candidate, your resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the best qualified criteria above. Remaining applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.**

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is the local commuting area (U.S. Citizens and Non U.S. Citizens that live within 50 miles of Ft. Novosel, AL). (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Applications:

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 1:00 PM by 05/19/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs

Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. FWS Allowances and Differentials

This is a federal wage schedule (FWS) position.

All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

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Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military

NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)

NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action

NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)

NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)

NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)

NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)

NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

Cover Letter

DD-214/ Statement of Service

DA Form 3434

Marriage Certificate

PCS Orders

Resume

Separation Notice (RIF)

SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action