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Summary Serves as a Maintenance Worker assigned to a Field Office or Power Plant, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Division, Operations Department of the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC). The primary mission of the field office is the operations and maintenance of water conveyance and flood control structures. The position specifically supports the agency's boundary preservation, flood control, and water conveyance strategic goals. Responsibilities The initial cut-off date for first consideration is March 08, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET, with additional cut-off dates established as necessary. Performs maintenance of dam and levee structures such as gates, barricades, signs, hydraulic control equipment, irrigation and drainage structures, and cattle guards. Sands, scrapes, and sandblasts materials to paint wood, concrete, metal structures. Performs electrical work such as replacing or repairing damaged 110-volt light fixtures. Replaces and repairs faucets, sinks, drain lines, traps, lavatory fixtures and commodes. Installs polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe between buildings and sewer lines. Constructs concrete forms for slabs, drainage, and irrigation structures. Performs operator-level maintenance tasks to ensure safe and serviceable condition. Operates a three-quarter ton pickup on levee structures and operates a one-ton truck as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Qualifications must be met by March 08, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET, for first consideration. Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required, however your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Maintenance Worker (Open Until Filled) without more than normal supervision. Examples of such experience include: removal of scale, rust, dirt, and old paint from surfaces and applying coating material; brushing out, rolling on, and spraying paint onto metal, wooden, and concrete surfaces; installing light fixtures, fuses, relays, and outlets; using standard hand tools and portable power tools such as screwdrivers, wire cutters, drills, and soldering irons; knowledge of woodworking techniques and measuring tapes, squares, levels, to measure, cut, and construct and install materials; mixing, pouring, and smoothing concrete for slabs and footings; pouring concrete in to forms and spreading and leveling concrete; using a variety of tools including a pneumatic hammer, and concrete saw; measuring, cutting, bending, threading pipe to seal such things as elbows, union joints, faucets, and shower drains; operating vehicles such as pickup truck, panel truck, flatbed truck, carryall, and sedan; performing operator-level maintenance tasks to keep vehicles and equipment in safe and serviceable condition; operating a wheel-mounted farm-type tractor with towed or attached equipment; using basic tools such as wrenches, sockets, pliers, and/or screwdrivers to perform maintenance tasks on vehicles and equipment; reading, interpreting, and fully complying with instructions and guidelines, of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety principles and practices. For more information on these qualification standards, please Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Physical Effort Representative duties entail the following functional requirements: unassisted heavy lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 44 pounds; lifting and carrying of items weighing over 44 pounds with the assistance of others or by using equipment such as carts, hand trucks, and dollies; recurring walking, standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling to work in cramped or hard-to-reach places; using legs and arms to climb ladders, scaffolds, and large equipment; reaching above shoulders; engaging in rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously to operate multiple vehicle controls; using near and far vision (correctable) and depth perception to read instructions, monitor gauges, and operate mobile equipment; hearing (aid permitted) to monitor equipment operation and voice communication; and adjusting to considerable strain caused by constant vibration of equipment and continual jerking and jolting from operating mobile equipment over rough surfaces. Working Conditions Representative duties entail the following environmental factors: working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in geographically remote areas alone or as part of a work crew; exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, dirt, dust, grease, solvents, chemical fumes, noise, heights, slippery and uneven surfaces, and open waterways; constant noise from equipment; and are subject to abrasions, cuts, bruises, strains, broken bones, insect bites, and other injuries. Follows established safety procedures and practices to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area. Uses personal protective clothing, equipment, and safety gear (e.g. life vest, safety shoes, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.). The incumbent is subject to reporting for duty under emergency response conditions, and the position requires the ability to work extended rotating shifts, performing strenuous work such as sandbagging and shoveling under adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.