Student Trainee (Laborer) Temporary NTE
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** Student Trainee (Laborer) Temporary NTE****Department of the Interior****Location**** Relocation expenses reimbursed**No** Telework eligible**No** Clarification from the agency**This position is for students accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school, on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the academic institution in which the student is enrolled).**Duties**** Summary****Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.**This position is located with the BLM Fire & Aviation Directorate, Site and Facilities Branch, Maintenance Section, located at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), in Boise, Idaho. Information about the area can be found atWe expect to fill FEW position(s) at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if it becomes available.**Responsibilities**+ Maintenance type duties on buildings, equipment, and the grounds to include painting, sanding, greasing, fueling, sprinkler valve and head repair, piping repairs and similar other duties requiring hand tools.+ Lawn care duties to include operation of commercial mowing equipment, commercial grounds vehicles, garden and lawn care tools such as pruning shears, hand saws, shovels, rakes, axes, and picks. **Travel Required**Not required** Supervisory status**No** Promotion Potential**None**Requirements**** Conditions of Employment**+ U.S. Citizenship is required upon conversion.+ Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.+ You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.+ Direct Deposit Required.+ Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.+ You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.+ Applicants will be on a trial period for the duration of the appointment.+ Must sign a Participant Agreement+ Must be able to physically report to the assigned duty location to fulfill the duties of this position.+ Must pass the certification for operation of these equipment: push mowers, commercial lawn mowers, compact tractor, snowplow, utility vehicle, manual hand tools, gas powered hand tools, and other equipment typical for a campus type operation.+ This is a testing designated position (TDP) under the DOI Drug Free Workplace Program.+ Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume. ** Qualifications**This is a temporary, excepted service appointment under the BLM Pathways Internship Program that is expected not-to-exceed 1 year. This type of appointment is intended only for temporary projects, to perform labor-intensive tasks not requiring subject matter expertise, or to fill traditional summer jobs. The BLM will require the selected applicant to complete a Participant Agreement in which it shall document the anticipated start and end dates for this temporary appointment.This position is for students accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school, on a full- or half-time basis (as defined by the academic institution in which the student is enrolled).**ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:*** Be at least 16 years of age or older for a non-arduous or non-hazardous duty position.;* Be a student enrolled or accepted for enrollment at least half-time and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying accredited educational institution (high school, technical or vocational school, two- or four-year college or university, graduate or professional school);* Be in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution at least 2.0 or higher (**must provide documentation to verify GPA**);* Provide an unofficial/official certified school transcript or proof of enrollment **(must show current status)**You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.**Physical Demands:**The work requires very heavy physical effort, the physical ability to spend long hours in the field walking, bending, kneeling, grasping, pinching, twisting, climbing, shoveling, operating equipment, and carrying loads up to 80 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.**Work Environment:**Work is performed in all types of weather. The incumbent will be exposed to fuel, grease, fumes, smoke, noise, vibration, dust, mud, and ice. Clothing and skin will become dirty, muddy, and greasy. There are many potential hazards while performing maintenance work. The operator is exposed to injury due to the possibility of the equipment overturning, trench cave-ins, falling rocks or tree branches. Incumbent should be alert to these hazards and be prepared to cope with them before they become a problem. The incumbent must be able to work in temperatures ranging from below 0 to above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Education****Additional information****Verify Employment Eligibility (E-Verify):**DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .**Permanent Change in Station (PCS):**Travel and relocation expenses will **not** be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.**Telework**:This position is not eligible for Telework.**Alternative Application:**If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document, you do not have in electronic form; view the following link for information regarding an**Incentives:**BLM may use certain incentives, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract high quality applicants.** How You Will Be Evaluated**You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume must list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/yyyy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and optional salary information. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information onYour resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility. You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.You will be evaluated based on how your application materials reflect the qualification requirements of this position.Once you complete and submit your application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for the job. Your eligibility and qualification status will be based on a human resources assessment conducted using qualification standards, your responses to the job-related questions, information provided in your resume, and required supporting documents (see the Required Documents section). Veteran's preference applies to the selection for positions in the Pathways Programs. The examination and selection of ap