Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Fort Hall Irrigation, Branch of Irrigation, in Fort Hall, Idaho. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: This is a temporary position not-to-exceed one (1) year; however, the position may be extended up to one (1) additional year without further competition. Responsibilities Manually removes debris (moss, pond weed, trash) from irrigation canals. Cuts and removes trees from canal right-of-ways. Assists in the construction of pipelines, control structures, canals, and various equipment. Provide assistance to carpenters, mechanics, welders, equipment operators, etc. in performing various tasks. Perform hand and shovel work as needed to maintain Project facilities. Sprays weeds on canal banks, around project buildings and around fixed equipment to minimize infestations. Organize materials and tools for easy access to other crew members. Setup, adjust and adapt hand and power tools to accomplish tasks. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SCREEN OUT: Element #1: Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out) I have performed a full range of duties normally required in the maintenance of a irrigation system without more than normal supervision such as cleaning, and removing debris, cut and remove trees, landscaping (i.e., moving, edging, irrigation, trimming shrubs and trees, raking leaves); digging ditches, mixing and placing concrete, construction of pipelines, control structures, canals, hand and shovel work. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Education There is no educational requirement, and there is no educational substitute for the specialized experience required for this position. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from the Fort Hall, Idaho to choose the appropriate pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. The full performance level of this position is WG-02. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are not suitable for telework under any circumstances. You will be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Incumbent must have a safe driving record within the three-year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607 and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp . Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.