Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent, Tohono O'odham Agency in Sells, Arizona. The goal of the position is to provide routine and emergency road maintenance throughout the Tohono O'odham Nation by performing a variety of manual labor tasks. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units? Responsibilities Patches hard surface roads with cold asphalt mix which includes initially cleaning area to be patched, eliminating jagged edges by use of a pick, applying the tacking coat, filling the pothole with cold mix, and then tamping it down. Cleans irrigation culvert using a shovel and as necessary a pick or crowbar to pry rocks loose. Cuts brush and weeds using an ax, scythe, or brush book. Makes minor repairs to traffic control signs such as replacing missing bolts. As needed, replaces damaged signs or signposts. Operates cement compactor when working with team to install culverts. Loads and unloads trucks and semi-trailers by hand or hand truck. Moves and rearranges equipment and material around shop and storage areas. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and may be extended or closed prior to the current closing date. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks; the first cut-off date for applications is 10 business days from the opening date and every two weeks thereafter. Applicants with 10-point Veterans' Preference who submit a complete application after each two week cut-off date, but before the List of Eligible Candidates is issued, will be considered and referred on the List, if qualified. After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-119C; for additional information, click here: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Tabindx.asp . Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element(s) listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge, and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Ability to work in the position without more than normal supervision (Screen Out) 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 Physical Demands: Applicants must demonstrate that they are fully capable of performing strenuous work. Position requires average or above average strength, ability, and muscular endurance to perform assigned duties. Frequently carries, lifts, and supports items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally objects weighing approximately 100 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is predominately outdoors and will expose the incumbent to all kinds of weather, on all kinds of terrain and with footing from dry and solid to wet, deep mud and around deep water. Breathing conditions are generally good, but temperatures vary. All qualification requirements must be met by the date of application. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the date of application. 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 substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information 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.