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These are temporary full time positions not to exceed 6 months in a year located Gateway Arch National Park.
NOTE: Custodial Worker positions are set aside for those with veterans preference. Non-veterans may not be selected until all available qualified veterans who apply to this announcement have been considered.
If you have questions regarding the area or the duties of this position, contact Eric Harden at 314-655-1709.
12/31/2019 to 01/14/2020
$14.14 - $16.52 per hour
WG 2
No
Not required
No
Temporary - 1039 hours
Full-Time
Competitive
None
No
No
MW-1544-JEFF-20-10662174-DE
552842700
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S.Citizens
Use of commercial/industrial janitorial materials, tools, and equipment to clean carpeting, walls, window sills, floors, and all surface areas to include exhibit and artifact coverings, security surfaces/barriers, in the museum, galleries, and exhibit rooms. Clean floors (maple, oak, pine, carpet, limestone, tile, stone, and marble), walls, fixtures, windows, blinds, chandeliers, and furniture (mahogany, oak, and cherry wood). Using prescribed methods (Tung oil treated dust mops for wood floors and Watco--tung oil for furniture, banisters, and doors), equipment, and materials. Disposes of waste materials and maintains containers in clean, sanitary condition. Use heavy duty powered equipment, such as floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, burnishes, hydraulic lifts, scaffolding, and high pressure hot water cleaners for carpets (Steamex). Make minor adjustments to such equipment while in use to ensure proper operation. Pick up litter on lawns, steps and sidewalks. Wash and disinfect picnic tables. Provide assistance during special events and activities when required. Remove snow from steps, porticos, and sidewalks. Assist with moving bulk packaging and specific mail transporting. Clean ceiling and port-a-potty at the observation deck. Independently keeps restrooms clean, orderly, and in sanitary condition at the Gateway Arch complex. Clean restroom fixtures consisting of toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories and service sinks with operating valves, faucets, drains, and exposed pipes; electric hand dryers; dispensers for soap, towels, toilet tissue, and sanitary napkins, refuse receptacles; and toilet partitions including their doors. Clean furnishings such as tables, desks, chairs, sofas, benches, and book and exhibit cases. Clean glass and plastic, walk off mats, runners and throw rugs. Empty and clean waste containers. Clean load zones and tram capsules.
Physical Demands: Work requires considerable expenditure of physical energy plus ability to lift and move heavy objects frequently weighing 40 pounds, and occasionally objects weighing over 50 pounds. Occasionally such loads must be carried up five flights of stairs. Must be able to carry and set-up ladders and scaffolding for high work which will include cleaning and changing light bulbs, washing walls, and cleaning difficult to reach painted surfaces. Transportation to the 3 separated facilities is most often by means of walking, during varying climates.
Working Conditions: The Old Courthouse is not centrally air-conditioned and the Arch's central air conditioner is turned on from 7:00 am to closing daily, and working in these buildings can be uncomfortably hot in summer and cold in the winter. During snow removal operations the air may be cold and surfaces slippery. Much of the work is performed on concrete, terrazzo floors, and employee is constantly on his/her feet, and traversing up to five flights of stairs.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of two categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/14/2020:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/14/2020. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
IMPORTANT: Effective May 26, 2018, please note that a temporary seasonal employee can only maintain his or her non-competitive rehire eligibility if he or she works no more than a combined total of 1,039 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their service year. Accordingly, noncompetitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b ][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision ( which is defined as the National Park Service). .
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months, and have already worked the maximum 1,039 hours during the last 12 months, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1,039 hours will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1,039 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1,039 hours.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/552842700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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