Job Description
Summary Reclamation is seeking eligible candidates interested in capitalizing on their skills as a seasonal laborer.Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.Duty Location:Lake Berryessa This is an open-continuous announcement:First cut-off date for pulling applications will be 2/18/26 Second cut-off date will be 3/4/26 Third cut-off date will be 3/18/26 This announcement may be extended until all vacancies are filled.This job is open to The public U.S.Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.Veterans Veterans of the U.S.Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Clarification from the agency U.S.Citizens and U.S.Nationals Duties Primary duties and responsibilities include:Mowing and edging lawns and other public areas.Maintaining comfort stations and emptying trash receptacles Raking leaves, removing weeds and other debris from public areas.Assisting with minor woodworking and plumbing maintenance and repairs.Operating light duty motor vehicles:e.g., pickup trucks/sedans, flatbed trucks, etc.to transport passengers, equipment and materials to and from work sites.Taking proper care of tools and equipment used for work assignments.Adhering to all safety standards and procedures due to the nature of the work, the types of tools and equipment used, and the weight of objects handled.Performing other related duties as assigned within this job classification.Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S.Citizen or U.S.National.You must be suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents).You must submit eligibility documents for veterans' preference consideration (see Required Documents) This position is designated as a LOW-RISK position.It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years).This is a condition of employment.You must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads.Failure to maintain a valid driver's license may result in removal from the position.You will be required to wear the Reclamation issued uniform while working.You will be required to obtain a successful pre-employment physical examination by a licensed physician certifying your ability to perform the duties of the position.The cost of the exam will be reimbursed by the agency.Continue to the Additional Information section for the Condition of Employment for Probationary Period.Qualifications Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision.Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions.For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM.Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements.You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements by 05/04/2026.Education This position does not allow substituting education for experience.Additional information Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date.Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut-off date.Condition of Employment for Probationary Period:As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the