Job Listing: LABORER (TEMPORARY) (Chester, MT)

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 1 vacancy - Tiber Dam, MT By working for the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), you
will become part of the world-recognized center of technical
excellence in water and related resources. The mission of
Reclamation is to manage, develop, and protect water and related
resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the
interest of the American public. For more information about
Reclamation, go to:
http://www.usbr.gov
Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and
nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may
compete for civil service jobs.

LOCATION:
Great Plains Region
Montana Area Office
Marias/Milk Rivers Division
Tiber Dam, Chester, MT

TIBER DAM is about 21 miles SW of Chester, 65 miles SE of Shelby, 69
miles E of Conrad, and 100 miles from Great Falls, MT. Chester, MT
(pop. 750) has shopping facilities average for a town of that size.
There are good schools through high school, several churches, one
hospital, two doctors, & one dentist in Chester. Full facilities
are available in other towns in the area. No Government housing.
MT has a State income tax, but no sales tax.

Major Duties

This seasonal position is established to perform laborer duty
assignments at several recreation areas outside of Chester,
Montana. These areas include Tiber Dam and Reservoir near Chester,
and Fresno Dam and Reservoir near Havre, and Nelson Dikes and
Reservoir near Malta, Montana. Performs maintenance labor on
campgrounds and related recreation facilities and structures and
assists journeymen or a work leader in repair and replacement work;
performs pick and shovel work in earth excavation and backfilling,
placing riprap, patching erosion and pockets, and clearing ditches.
Load, unloads and carries materials such as lumber, cement, gravel,
pipe, and poles. Operates air tools, electric tools, gas tools,
light concrete mixing equipment, portable pumps, and drives pickups
and flatbed-dump trucks, occasionally pulling corresponding trailers
or equipment. Repairs fences, cattle guards, and timber bridges.
May perform rough tack welding or burning. Performs lawn maintenance
including cutting and mowing grass and weeds; operates riding/push
lawn mowers and gas-operated weed eaters; and applies water to lawn
by operating automatic sprinkler system, hoses, and irrigation-type
pipe. Assists in the collection and disposal of litter, trash,
garbage barrels, and other containers. Collection is made by boat
and truck operation with barrel disposal at local dumpsters.
Performs cleaning of latrines, fire pits, picnic areas, and general
campground cleaning activities. Performs incidental carpentry and
painting on various recreation facilities, including latrines and
picnic shelters.Patrols camp areas noting damages, hazardous
conditions, appearance, and operational problems. Make immediate
repairs or cleanup as possible and advises work leader of other
needed work. Has frequent contact with facility users. Explains
rules and regulations, monitors use, and answers questions about
recreation facilities and other sites. Reports acts of vandalism.
May be required to perform short details (12 days maximum) to other
Reclamation recreation areas in Montana (Clark Canyon near Dillon;
Canyon Ferry Dam near Helena).

How to Apply

THIS VACANCY IS BEING ANNOUNCED THROUGH BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S
HIRING SYSTEM - HireMe. Reclamation's HireMe system is integrated
with USAJOBS.
You must be registered at My USAJOBS in order to apply for this
vacancy. If you're already registered at My USAJOBS you don't need
to register again. However, you may need to update your resume or
create a new resume for this job vacancy. Please assure your
personal information (i.e., e-mail address, phone number, home
address, etc.) is kept current. For more information about the
HireMe system and the registration process, go to:
HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/hr/hireme.html">
http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/hr/hireme.html
Applications (resume and application questions)for this vacancy must
be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC
time) on the closing date of this announcement.
ONLINE RESUME ON USAJOBS - IF YOU FAIL TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE AND
DETAILED ONLINE RESUME WITH THOROUGH AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF
DUTIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS
POSITION.
FAX DOCUMENTATION
You may be required to provide supporting documentation in addition
to your on-line application. Auto-Requested Fax is a feature for
submitting these supporting documents. Instructions appear
automatically when you register and/or apply online. For more
information about Auto-Requested Fax and how to track your fax, go
to:
HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/hr/fax.html">
http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/hr/fax.html
OTHER OPTIONS to Submit Supporting Documentation:
-E-mail your supporting/required documentation to
gphireme@gp.usbr.gov.
-Fax directly to the Human Resources Office at 406-247-7875.
-Mail to PO Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900 -or-
-Hand-deliver to 316 North 26th St., Billings, MT.
If using one of the Other Options to submit your supporting
documentation, you must include your name and the vacancy number.
Documents will have to be sent each time you apply for a position.
Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries,
employment offices, and Reclamation Human Resource Offices can
provide access to the internet. If applying online poses a hardship
for you, contact the Human Resources Office listed on this
announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please notify us at the phone
number shown at the bottom of this page. The decision on granting
reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
When you're ready to apply, click the APPLY ONLINE button located at
the bottom of this page.


Required Documents:
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to
submit the following supporting documents as appropriate. Please
review the following list carefully to determine which documents, if
any, are required for your application and eligibility.
--VETERANS: All applicants wishing to receive consideration as a
veteran must submit a DD-214 that verifies your United States
military service and indicates the type of discharge received. If
you are claiming compensable disabled veteran's preference, you MUST
submit an SF-15 and appropriate supporting documentation (VA
Letter, dated 1991 or later), in addition to your DD-214 that
verifies your veteran's preference eligibility. For information on
veteran's eligibility visit:
HREF="http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp">
http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp
--CTAP/ICTAP: If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility,
you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal,
proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position,
grade level, and duty location with your application. To be
considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must meet the well qualified
standards for the position. A well-qualified applicant must satisfy
the following criteria. In addition to meeting minimum
qualifications, including selective factors, education, and
experience requirements, the applicant must score at least 85 (prior
to veteran's preference being applied) on the application questions
as established and be able to perform the duties of the position
upon entry. For information on CTAP/ICTAP, visit:
HREF="http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp">
http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp
ALL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED - BY CLOSING DATE
Failure to submit all required supporting documentation by the
closing date of this announcement will result in disqualification
and/or ineligibility to be considered for this position.
Late documents due to misdirection or other delivery error by a
commercial delivery service or the USPS are not the responsibility
of the hiring agency.


Contact Information:
Human Resources Office

Phone: 406-247-7696

Fax: 406-247-7875

Email: gphireme@gp.usbr.gov


Or write:
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
P.O. Box 36900
Billings, MT 59107-6900

Fax: 406-247-7875


What To Expect Next:
Once the job closes we will conduct an evaluation of your
qualifications and determine your rating. The most highly qualified
competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for
further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a
selection within 30 - 45 days of the closing date of this
announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
If necessary, the referral list from this vacancy announcement may
be used to fill subsequent positions (similar title, series and
grade, location, and KSA requirements) within 180 days of the date
the referral list was issued.