Laborer

 

********JOB OPPORTUNITY*******

NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITION

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENT NO:  RC01-024A

POSITION TITLE:  LABORER

SERIES AND PAY BAND/LEVEL:  NA-3502-02     

SALARY:  $8.02 HOURLY

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY:  FLEXIBLE (0 – 40 HOURS A WEEK, VARIOUS SHIFTS *INCLUDING WEEKENDS)

CLOSING DATE:  OPEN CONTINUOUSLY

LOCATION:  MWR OPERATIONS, NAS MERIDIAN, MS

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  WORLDWIDE – ALL AREAS

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc. Moves heavy boxes or cartons by hand, hand-truck, or dolly. Using shovel, dig ditches where grading and sloping is not required. Runs hand and powered lawnmowers. Collects and empties garbage cans. Washes and waxes cars and trucks by hand or using powered buffer. Fills holes with dirt and levels bumps and low places using shovel, hand tamper, and rake. Cleans small trees and bushes using hatchet, handsaw, or clipper. Moves and arranges furniture as directed. May shovel snow and dirt from sidewalks. Cleans assigned facility to include but not limited to floors, walls, ceilings, restrooms, showers, and sports courts/fields, both indoors and outdoors. Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Knowledge and skill sufficient to run lawnmowers and use hand buffers, hatchets, saws, hand and other tools requiring the same level of knowledge and skill. Knowledge and skill sufficient to read signs and follow simple oral and written instructions. Ability to work safely while moving light to heavy weight objects. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Knowledge and skill to perform simple custodial duties. *Work may be performed outdoors in all working conditions.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

 

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 online at nasmer.nafhr@navy.mil. OPTIONAL: APPLY IN PERSON Monday - Friday 12PM – 3:00PM at Pass & Tag 601-679-2393, NAS Meridian. Hours for MWR Personnel Services at Pass & Tag are subject to change. ***No pass is required to access Pass & Tag.

 

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.