About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a WG - 3502-3,Laborer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY UTILITIES in CAPE MAY, New Jersey.
QualificationsApplicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than the length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope, and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be rated and ranked based on their knowledge of the following job elements: Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT) 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 National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
Major DutiesThis position is located in Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Training Center, Facilities Engineering Division, Public Works Dept, Cape May, NJ. The purpose of the position is to perform general laborer support to gardeners, carpenters, electricians, maintenance mechanics, etc. Exclusively operates large heavy equipment. Being a civilian working for the Coast Guard makes you a valuable team member. Typical duties include: Serving as a work hand for such work as preventative maintenance, service work, equipment, roads, athletic fields and grounds maintenance. Setting up and/or rearranging tables, chairs or bleachers in dining areas, outside plazas, assembly rooms, auditoriums meeting rooms, and classrooms. Cleaning, oiling and making minor operational adjustments on power equipment utilized in the work. Performing a variety of tasks that include: trash removal, snow removal, grass cutting, unloading truck, securing tools, carrying materials, equipment and supplies from shop to work site. Operating push/powered mowers, spreaders, seeders, tillers, power edgers, weed eaters, forklift, snow blower, leaf blower, tamper, chain saws, and other hand and power tools and equipment. Assisting in snow removal operations of all roads and walkways.RequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.- Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.- To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Non-Sensitive/ Public Trust/ clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. This position requires the selectee to pass a pre-employment drug test. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.