Job Opportunities in United States


September 13, 2024

US United States Army Installation Management Command

Fort Riley

FULL TIME


Tractor Operator (Gardener/Motor Vehicle Operator)

Duties
  • Serve as a tree maintenance worker in the Grounds Maintenance Section using chain saws, pole saws, pruning shears, etc. to perform tree and shrub maintenance duties.
  • Operate both a mini tractor (Hustler) and/or field type tractor with attachments to accomplish grounds maintenance.
  • Perform duties at the Fort Riley Cemetery such as hand digging graves, setting headstones, mowing, etc.
  • Performs tree pruning work such as; trimming, tree removal, planting and transplanting, damage repair, and treating diseased and decaying trees. Drives vehicles up to 5-10 tons.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires a valid state driver's license.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid, government and state Class B Commercial Driver’s license.
  • This position requires a pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires a drug test.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Tractor Operator (Gardener/Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. Use pull saws, pruning shears, and mowers to maintain shrubs, plants and grassed areas - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort:
  • Position requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, and stretching to reach tree limbs.
  • Require arm and leg dexterity to operate tractor controls, equipment control and the motor vehicle.
  • May be required to lift and handle items weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
  • May be required to lift and align marker stones weighing 200 pounds or more.
Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed outside with exposure to various weather conditions.
  • Can be exposed to dirt, dust, chemical sprays, mud, concrete and water.
  • Safety shoes, glasses, helmet, belts, ropes, ear muff and ear plugs will be worn.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.


  • Benefits
    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits
    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

  • Benefits
    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

    Review our benefits
    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
  • Required Documents
    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
    The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

    As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

    1. Your resume:

    • Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
    • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
    • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
    • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
    • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
    2. Other supporting documents:
    • Cover Letter, optional
    • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
    • This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
    NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

  • How to Apply
    To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

    The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/27/2024 to receive consideration

    • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/View Questionnaire/12541666).
    • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
    • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
    • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
    • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
    • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
    To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
    Agency contact information
    Army Applicant Help Desk
    Website
    https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
    Address
    FU-W0VMAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT RILEY
    DO NOT MAIL
    Fort Riley, KS 66442
    US
    Next steps
    If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
  • Fair and Transparent
    The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Financial suitability
    • New employee probationary period
    • Privacy Act
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Selective Service
    • Signature and false statements
    • Social security number request
Required Documents
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.


Help
This job is open to
  • The public
    U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Latest Job Opportunities


October 29, 2024

TEKsystems
Customer Service Representative

Berlin

TEMPORARY

View Details

October 29, 2024

Vaco
Tax Analyst

Greenwich

View Details

October 29, 2024

Actalent
Lab Technician - Entry Level No Experience Needed

Windham

FULL TIME

View Details

October 29, 2024

Actalent
Manufacturing Manager

Danbury

FULL TIME

View Details

October 29, 2024

Onsite Women's Health
Mammography Coordinator

Manchester

FULL TIME

View Details

Similar Jobs


September 10, 2024

Nestlé USA
Specialist Social Media Content Creation - Contractor - Remote

Arlington

FULL TIME

View Details

September 8, 2024

City and County of Honolulu, HI
TRACTOR MOWER OPERATOR (BC-04) [1 vacancy]

Oahu Island

FULL TIME

View Details

July 26, 2024

Ryder
Independent Box Truck Contractor | Home Daily | $3,250 Weekly!

Ellsworth

CONTRACT

View Details

June 27, 2024

Ryder
Independent Box Truck Contractor | Home Most Nights | $3,750+ Weekly!

Lawrence

CONTRACT

View Details

September 10, 2024

AIT Worldwide Home Delivery
Contractor for Assembly of Outdoor Structures - Omaha NE

Omaha

CONTRACT

View Details

August 27, 2024

Syringa Hospital & Clinics
Clinical Data Abstractor

Grangeville

FULL TIME

View Details

New Jobs from This Company


October 26, 2024

US United States Army Installation Management Command
Security Guard

Redstone Arsenal

FULL TIME & TEMPORARY

View Details

September 17, 2024

US United States Army Installation Management Command
Supervisory Housing Management Specialist

Monterey

View Details

September 17, 2024

US United States Army Installation Management Command
Range Scheduler

Fort Carson

TEMPORARY & FULL TIME

View Details

September 13, 2024

US United States Army Installation Management Command
Range Maintenance Worker

Fort Sill

FULL TIME

View Details

September 13, 2024

US United States Army Installation Management Command
Tractor Operator (Gardener/Motor Vehicle Operator)

Fort Riley

FULL TIME

View Details