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Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Fort Hall Agency, Fort Hall Irrigation, in Fort Hall, Idaho. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE. Responsibilities Utilizes skill in carpentry, concrete, and masonry to repair and replace irrigation structures including checks, drops, head gates, diversions, weirs, concrete pipelines, bridges and buildings. Operates various machines and tools including cement mixers, jackhammers, hand tools, power tools, air compressors, propane burners, chain saws, compactors, and portable pumps. Responsible for the proper care and maintenance of equipment used. Performs daily maintenance and does minor adjustments. Schedules and reports use of materials and equipment utilized on each job. Assists in cleaning canals and laterals including trash removal, weed burning, fire control, and mechanical ditching. May be required to serve as alternate Irrigation System Operator (Ditch rider) during peak water seasons. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C, Qualification Standard Handbook) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Listed below are the JOB ELEMENTS you will be rated on: · ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MAINTENANCE WORKER WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. (screen-out element). · KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. · KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNICAL PRACTICES AND EQUIPMENT USE. · ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, BLUEPRINTS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. · KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS. · TROUBLESHOOTING. · DEXTERITY AND SAFETY. · OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES. I have performed the following without more than normal supervision: repair and replacement of irrigation structures and facilities utilized in the distribution of water; skill in carpentry, concrete, and masonry to repair and replace irrigation machines and tools; operates various machines and tools including cement mixers, jackhammers, hand tools, power tools, air compressors, propane burners, chain saws, compactors, and portable pumps; performs daily maintenance and minor adjustments on equipment. BASIS OF RATING: The first job element is the screen-out element (Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision). Applicants who do not meet the minimum quality level of experience for this element will be rated ineligible and will receive no further consideration for this position. Applicants will be rated upon the statements in their application/resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. It will be to their advantage to give a clear and complete description of any pertinent experience or training gained, including types of equipment and devices with which concerned. The Occupational Questionnaire must be completed in order to show skills, abilities, and knowledge under the elements outlined above. 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. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from the Fort Hall, Idaho to choose the appropriate pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. The full performance level of this position is WG-08. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are not suitable for telework under any circumstances. You will be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. In addition, the Incumbent is also required to possess a Class A CDL driver license. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.