Cemetery Caretaker Leader

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,10/18/2024. Your background must demonstrate work involved in leading landscaping, grounds keeping, or other related trades experience that includes the use of hand tools and/or power tools, and the safe operation of related machinery and equipment used in cemetery caretaking practices, as described in the duties section of the announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen-out element(s) for this position are/is: Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Heavy physical effort is required in constantly reaching, bending, turning and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle controls for operation of equipment and attachments and for lifting and moving of materials which weigh in excess of 50 lbs. Strain from reaching, jerking, and jolting by operation over rough surfaces can be experienced. Appropriate safety precautions must be followed to avoid injury. Employee may be exposed to noise levels exceeding 85dBA for up to 8 hours a day. This exposure may adversely affect hearing, so wearing of hearing protection devices that will contain the noise level at or below 85dBA is mandatory. Working Conditions: Work is for the most part performed outside. The nature of the work requires exposure to weather conditions, e.g., sun, wind, snow, rain, and contact with dirt, dust, mud, wood chips, sawdust and water. Minor injuries from normal mishaps may be involved in operation of grounds maintenance powered equipment. Exposure to unpleasant odors, noise, vibration, dust, dirt, oil, and grease, lesser voltage shock and exhaust fumes are possible. Again, safety equipment and safe work practices are paramount. When working in the office, may be expected to perform sedentary work for long periods of time, and remain in the office for part of or the majority of the day. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
This position is located at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.