Laborer

U.S. Department of the Interior; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking motivated individuals for a position involving manual labor in grounds maintenance and surveying across various Oregon locations such as Medford and Roseburg. The role entails performing tasks such as operating power tools, handling debris, and working in outdoor conditions while maintaining safety protocols. Candidates must demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised and meet physical demands of the role.

Benefits

Government employment benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance and labor tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical capability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance like watering, pruning, and clearing debris.
• Operate vehicles and tools essential for maintenance tasks.
• Work on surveying crew when assigned.

Skills

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Ability to do manual labor

Teamwork

Tools

Power tools

Motorized vehicles

Job description

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.
These positions are located in Colton, OR and Medford, Roseburg, or Salem, OR (location negotiable). Information about each location and the surrounding area can be found at https://coltonchamber.org/, https://www.medfordchamber.com/, https://roseburgchamber.com/ and https://salemchamber.org/.

We expect to fill many vacancies.


Duties

• Perform manual tasks involving grounds or orchard maintenance such as watering, removing tree branches, vegetative material or rocks to clear area for planting or surveying.
• Clear and dispose of debris along trails, in orchard, survey lines or fence lines using chain saws and power and hand tools.
• Operate and maintain motorized vehicles and various equipment and tools to complete duties of the position.
• Work alone or on a team without normal supervision to complete tasks in a safe manner.
• In some locations (Colton) will perform various duties associated with maintaining orchard trees, watering seedlings, mulching, pruning, and weeding.
• In some locations (Roseburg, Medford, Salem) will be a member of a Cadastral Survey Crew performing surveying, re-surveying, and subdividing sections of the Public Land Survey System.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• Some locations may require that you possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• Government housing is NOT provided.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a government driver's license.

Qualifications
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in your resume. Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement or vacancy questions.

Screen-Out Element: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor will be rated as not qualified.

-Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision.

If your knowledge and ability in the screen out factor 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.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

WG-4: Has performed basic laborer duties including operating hand and power tools for grounds maintenance and loading and unloading tools and equipment. Experience mowing lawns, weeding, planting and fertilizing grass and using power tools to cut down brush and clear debris.

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.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Works on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and rooftops, and in cramped and hard-to-reach places. Duties require the employee to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Heavier items may occasionally be lifted with assistance of lifting devices or other workers. May work on steep terrain covered slash and debris.

Work Environment: Work may be performed indoors or outdoors. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, draft, noise, dust, and dirt. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area.