Laborer Na-02

**Duties**:

- Operate large, complex riding lawn mower (e.g., multiple and independently controlled cutting decks) and/or specially designed riding mowers to mow in areas requiring attention to space and environment.
- Equipment characteristics include single function performance and components that are independently controlled through various hydraulic and/or mechanical devises.
- Performs tasks that require significant manual skill, very heavy physical effort, several steps, phases, and detailed procedures (e.g., preparing ground for sod, flowers and shrubs) following drawings and specifications.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
- This position will require a health screening. Immunizations may be required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Army (USAREUR) certificate of license.
- Failure to satisfactory complete the physical and background checks may result in separation.

**Qualifications**:
**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
Demonstrated work experience that includes the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position as indicated above. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.

Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
- **SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE**: Skill and knowledge to operate and control large, complex riding mowers and similar type mowing equipment in areas that require constant attention to working space and environment (e.g., equipment height and width when working around trees, trenches, large potholes, slopes, curbs, rocks and other visible obstacles). Skilled in the operation of various controls and levers to maneuver equipment, and lift/lower, adjust, engage/disengage components or attached devices.
- **RESPONSIBILITY**: Routine work is completed independently. General instructions are provided with assignments. Completed work is periodically reviewed for timeliness, work practices, and compliance with instructions that may consist of simple drawings or specifications. Incumbent is responsible for selecting the most appropriate type of equipment to accomplish the work, following safety practices, obtaining assistance, and performing routine maintenance and adjustments on equipment.
- **PHYSICAL EFFORT**: Requires frequent lifting and moving of equipment weighing over 50 pounds. Very heavy physical effort is required in operating large, riding mowers on grades and in areas with bushes, trees, and other visible obstacles that require significant maneuvering and level control.
- **WORKING CONDITIONS**: Works indoors and outdoors. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions when working outdoors. Exposed to drafts, noise, dust, and dirt. Possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes. Required to follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, and safety glasses and exercise proper handling of equipment to avoid serious injury in the work area.**Education**:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

**Additional information**:
**Area of Consideration**:
**Manual Applications**:
**PCS Costs**
- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

**FWS Allowances and Differentials**
- All FWS employees are entitled to overtime work for work in excess of 8 hours in a day or in excess of 40 hours in the administrative workweek, whichever provides the greater benefit to the employee.
- Regular full-time, regular part-time (to include those in a limited tenure appointment category) and regularly scheduled flexible employees are entitled to Sunday premium pay when working Sunday shifts. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 7.5% for the entire shift when a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 1500 and 2400. A FWS employee will be paid a night shift differential of 10% of the scheduled rate if a majority of the employee's regularly scheduled non-overtime hours of work occur between the hours of 2300-0800.

**Incentives and Bonuses**
- Incentives will not be paid.

**Foreign Overseas Allowances**
- Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
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