Laborer, WG-3502-04

Laborer, WG-3502-04Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardOverview

##### Open & closing dates

09/10/2019 to 09/19/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

WG 04

##### Salary

$20.25 to $23.59 per hour

##### Appointment type

Permanent - This is a permanent appointment.

##### Work schedule

Full-Time - This is a full-time position.Location1 vacancy in the following location:-Cape May, NJ 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThis position is located in Department of Homeland Security, US

Coast Guard, Training Center, Facilities Engineering Division,

Public Works Dept, Cape May, NJ.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe 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: Maintaining roads and grounds. Operating equipment such as dump truck, Kobota backhoe and front

end loader, bucket truck, Snorkel man lift, street sweeper, Toro

Dingo ditch witch, John Deere tractor, Toro Dingo auger, Toro Dingo

roto tiller, Tool Cat snow plow, and Tool Cat snow blower. Providing preventive maintenance to include checking and changing

oil and gas/diesel for all heavy equipment. Serving as pest management liaison to identify and control vermin

infestation and habitat, and report findings to pest control

contractor. Setting up and/or rearranging tables, chairs or bleachers. Standing fire watch for special projects. Operating large, complex riding mowers.Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential04

#### Job family (Series)

3502 Laboring- RequirementsConditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required.

The position requires a valid state driver's license.

Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the

position.

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective

Service.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of

the announcement.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.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 safetyNational 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.Applicants 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.EducationThis position does not have a positive education requirement. If you

are including education on your resume, report only attendance

and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required

Documents section for detail.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or

universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements

if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to

education received in accredited educational institutions in the

United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence

with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

click hereAdditional informationApplicants will be required to complete questions contained on the

Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative

job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a

problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you

receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you

will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign

and certify the accuracy of all information in your application,

prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the

application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment,

dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the

eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United

States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and

responsibilities at click hereAll Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments

made by direct deposit.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with

disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe

physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR §

213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable

service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5

CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons

with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences,

and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you

are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete

with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for

non-competitive appointment and to understand the required

documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing

Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if

additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and

unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was

issued.If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and

hiring process, please contact 410-636-7212. Decisions on granting

reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit

Reasonable AccommodationHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.The U.S. Coast Guard system simplifies the Federal application

process by replacing the former JOB ELEMENT statements with on-line

self-assessment questions. Your resume and responses to the

self-assessment questions are an integral part of the process for

determining your qualifications for the position. Therefore, it is

important to support your responses to the self-assessment questions

by providing examples of past and present experience in your resume.To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required Documents

Resume

Completed online questionnaire

Current or former federal employees, submit a copy of most recent

SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action, which demonstrates your

eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in

your current/highest grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include

promotions, with-in grade increases, NOT performance awards.

If qualifying based on education, submit a legible copy of your

unofficial college transcript from an accredited college/university.

The transcript must reflect the college/university name and/or logo.

Applicants are highly encouraged to proactively order a copy of

their official transcripts to be delivered to their home address so

transcripts will be readily available if selected. If selected,

official transcripts are required prior to establishing your start

date. Foreign education completed in foreign colleges or

universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can

show that it is comparable to education received in U.S. accredited

institutions. Provide proof with your application. Please see click

here.

If claiming special priority selection rights under the

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a

copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most

recent SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and duty

location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you

are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be

placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see

ICTAP eligibility.

If you are claiming veterans’ preference, submit the following

documents. Please see Feds Hire Vets for detail.

a. Veterans claiming 5 point veterans' preference must submit

legible Member 4 Copy DD214(s) indicating Character of Service.

5-point preference will not be granted if appropriate documentation

is not submitted.

b. 30% Disabled Veterans must submit their Member Copy 4 DD-214(s),

which includes Character of Service, and VA Disability Letter with

percentage of disability OR documentation of disability

determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a

compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.

c. Other 10 point Preference Eligibles must submit applicable Member

Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and provide

documentation of 10 point preference described on the back of the

SF-15. 10-point preference will not be granted if appropriate

documentation is not submitted with your application.

d. If you are a current active duty military member who does not

have a DD214 and is claiming preference under the Veterans

Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, submit certification from the Armed

Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under

honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date

on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the

appropriate military branch and include: military dates of service

and expected discharge or release date, character of service,

military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will

begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military

members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher

headquarters.

If requesting consideration under Executive Order 13473, you must

submit proof. To confirm eligibility for appointment based on the

National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2019 (NDAA), submit a copy

of the marriage certificate to the military member and a copy of

your spouses’ active duty military orders (e.g., most recent

military orders, PCS orders, etc.). Spouses of military members who

are on retirement or separation PCS orders from active duty are not

eligible to be appointed unless the member was injured with a 100%

rating; or was released/discharged from active duty due to the

member’s death while on active duty. Widows or widowers, who are not

remarried, of military service members who were killed on active

duty must submit a DD-1300.

OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current

Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the

last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES

employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this

information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as

your SF-50. Please see here.

All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing

date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents

electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet

will be provided to you from the system with fax number and

instructions. Required documents will also be accepted by mail and

must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The

mailing address is U.S. Coast Guard, Attn: Office of Civilian Human

Resources (Jobs), CG-123NE, 2401, Hawkins Point Road, Bldg 1, Mail

Stop 4, Baltimore, MD 21226.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package,

including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care

insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a

401(K)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program;

personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may

include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement;

transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness

programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee

development and offers a variety of employee training and

development opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS

Careers website and select “Benefits”. Disabled veteran leave will

be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5,

2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of

30 percent or more.Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyComplete applications for this vacancy must be received on-line by

11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of the announcement. To begin your

online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the

prompts to register or sign in to USAJOBS, take the online

questionnaire and submit the required documents to provide proof of

eligibility and qualifications. See Required Documents section

for more detail regarding a complete application package.High self assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported

by information in your resume and/or supporting documents may impact

you or eliminate you from consideration.If applying on-line poses a hardship to you, the Help Desk listed on

the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications

are submitted on-line by the closing date. You must contact the Help

Desk prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive

assistance. Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to

7:00 p.m. ET, excluding Federal holidays.Agency contact informationUSCG Applicant SupportPhone866-656-6830Fax000-000-0000Emailmgshelp@monster.comAddressUnited States Coast Guard

2401 Hawkins Point Rd

STOP 4

Baltimore, Maryland 21226

United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce the announcement is closed, we will conduct an evaluation of

your application and qualifications to determine your ranking. The

most qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for

further consideration. To check the status of your application, log

on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then

click "More Information." You may also opt to receive email

notifications of application status changes by logging into your

USAJOBS account and enabling notification alerts.For more information on applying for federal employment

click

hereAny offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be

consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential

Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management

and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies

concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Applying

to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to

share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job

applicants

Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants

with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations

or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance

Financial suitability

Social security number request

Privacy Act

Signature and false statements

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/545121000. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.