Laborer

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the WG-3502-4. Your application and resume must demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must show in your résumé how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. If asked to do so, cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write “see resume” in your application! Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these job elements to determine the best-qualified candidates. The approved job elements for the WG-3500 family listed on page A-10, Job Qualifications for Trades and Labor Jobs (Handbook X-118C, May 1969) are listed below, retitled where necessary to make them more specific to the occupation. Element 75-B has been replaced by Element 75-H because the level of instructions involved does not include the need for interpretation. Element 87 has been added to bring this plan into line with the actual requirements of the occupation. Element 73 Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out) Element 82-A Knowledge of Custodial Materials Element 1 Ability to do the Work of the Occupation Without More than Normal Supervision Element 25-A Work Practices Element 75-B Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Element 86 Dexterity and Safety Element 87 Reliability and Dependability as a Laborer Work is performed throughout the NGA Campus. Work is usually performed indoors. Areas include but are not limited to, offices, art galleries, public spaces, locker rooms, break rooms, restrooms, and staff spaces. On occasion employee may be exposed to noisy, drafty, dusty, and dirty areas. In addition, they may be exposed to cleaning chemicals and related chemical vapors. Work is occasionally performed outside in all kinds of weather, (heat, cold, sun, wind, rain, and snow), and environmental pollutants (carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, dust, pollen, soil, and other airborne particulate matter) may exist at times in varying levels of potential hazard. “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration under merit promotion procedures. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
The incumbent serves as a laborer who performs a variety of duties to support overall Building Services Department.