Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary This position is located with Bureau of Indian Affairs, Truxton Canon Agency, Valentine, AZ. Incumbent reports to Facility Manager and performs mixed maintenance duties, including major and minor improvements to the buildings, grounds, and utility systems located in the compound of the Agency. Responsibilities Maintenance Worker reports to Branch of Facilities Management performing mixed duties of general nature for proper recurring and preventive maintenance, including major and minor improvements to the buildings, grounds, and utility systems. Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating Repairs. Groundskeeping Maintenance, and Repairs. Trades and Craft work such as Carpentry and Painting. Routine, Recurring, and Prevenative Repairs. Miscellaneous maintenance duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C; 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. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: -Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (screen-out) -Knowledge of technical practices -Knowledge of materials -Ability to interpret instructions, blueprints, specifications, etc. -Ability to use and maintain tools and operate and maintain equipment and use of measuring instruments. -Use of measuring tools If your knowledge and ability in the factors above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by job titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Physical Demands: Physical effort is moderate to heavy, and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders, stilts or scaffolding, and bend ,stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions. Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (exposure to temperature extremes). Tools, equipment, and heavy objects involved present chances of serious injury. Protective equipment and clothing such as safety shoes, safety glasses or sub glasses, gloves, rain gear, hard hats, coveralls, respirators, and other protective gear are required, which are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. All qualification requirements must be met by the date of application to this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the date of application to this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework during an emergency/natural disaster basis. 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: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter; 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. If you are unable to apply online, require reasonable accommodation in the application process if you are an applicant with a disability, or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.