Ground Maintenance Crew Laborer

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITION

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT NO:  MER103416-026                                                            

POSITION TITLE:  GROUND MAINTENANCE CREW LABORER (COMMUNITY REC)

SERIES & GRADE:  NA-3502-03

SALARY:  $8.49 PER HOUR

EMPLOYEMENT CATEGORY:  FLEXIBLE 0-40 HOURS WEEKLY *NO BENEFITS (varying hours and shifts) INCLUDING WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS

LOCATION: MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION, COMMUNITY RECREATION, NAVAL AIR STATION, MERIDIAN, MS

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  ALL SOURCES

RELOCATION EXPENSES:   NOT INCLUDED

CLOSING DATE:  OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is under the direct supervision of the Community Recreation Manager, Recreation Division, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Department, Naval Air Station Meridian, MS. The purpose of this position is the maintenance and upkeep of recreational facilities and equipment to ensure they are in excellent condition. Duties include: digs and rakes ground, cut turf using hand and power mowers, repairs walkways and other areas, tire removal/repair/rotation, operate shop tools, assists in cleaning/repair/storage of recreation equipment, drives a vehicle to retrieve and launch boats/inspects pier and campsite area for cleanliness and unauthorized campers, performs lawn maintenance and general up-keep of campsites and dock areas, ensures sports fields are kept in excellent condition for sports events. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the use of power equipment such as mowers. A certain degree of manual skill is required in driving a vehicle and pulling a trailer. Works involves occasional lifting and the occasional carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Continual bending, stooping and reaching are required in this position.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee will be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; Human Resources will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume. Please ensure that your resume or application contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement along with any supporting documents, or your application may not be considered. Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Central Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

 

SPOUSAL PREFERENCE

The time period of eligibility for spousal preference begins 30 days before the military member's reporting date at a new duty station outside of the current duty station's commuting area and applies without time restriction except that spouses seeking preference with less than six months’ time remaining in the area may be non-selected. You MUST attach spouse preference application for each position you are applying for. Attach a copy of spouse's PCS orders and copy of marriage license/certificate.

 

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE/GOLD STAR VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Qualifying military veterans and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

 

To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND

-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND

-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc.).

 

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND

-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND

-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.).

 

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Please ensure that your application/resume contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If selected for an interview, applicants can expect to be contacted 1-3 weeks after their interview with a position offer or notification of non-selection. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we regret we are not able to respond individually in writing to all applicants who are not selected for interviews for our positions.

 

BENEFITS

Flexible employees are not eligible to participate in the CNIC benefit programs, nor are they entitled to earn or use leave including military leave, court leave, sick or annual leave. A flex employee is one who serves in either a continuing or temporary (time limited) position, on a scheduled or unscheduled (as needed or intermittent) basis, up to 40 hours per week.

 

HOW TO APPLY

All interested applicants should submit their NAF Employment Application or resume to MWR Personnel Office or by mail or fax to: Morale, Welfare and Recreation, 255 Rosenbaum Ave. Suite 238, Naval Air Station Meridian, MS 39309. Tel: (601) 679-2467; fax: (601) 679-2640. Apply in person Monday - Friday at NAS Meridian Pass & Tag Office, 9:30AM- 2:30PM, (601) 679-2393. * Hours are subject to change. Applications or resumes may be emailed to nasmer.mwr.nafhr@navy.mil. EMAILS MUST HAVE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE-Failure to do so will result in your email being considered SPAM.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Optional Form-306 (OF-306) and Additional Info Sheet OF-306

• NAVPERS 1336/3 if you are military personnel applying for employment 

 

Some positions have special requirements.  In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.  Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc.  All selections are contingent upon the obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.

 

We are an E-Verify participant.

 

Employment subject to successful National Agency Background Check.  Must have or be eligible for secret clearance.

 

As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.

 

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

 

The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.