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LABORER (Motor Vehicle Operator/MVO)

Department of the Army

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Sacramento District, Operations Division, Southern Operations Branch

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Summary

About the Position: You will perform a variety of extensive maintenance and upkeep duties in and around the assigned project buildings and facilities.

Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake @ Raymond, CA

New Hogan Dam & Lake @ Valley Springs, CA

Schafer Dam & Success Lake @ Porterville, CA

Terminus Dam & Lake @ Lemoncove, CA

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Summary

About the Position: You will perform a variety of extensive maintenance and upkeep duties in and around the assigned project buildings and facilities.

Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake @ Raymond, CA

New Hogan Dam & Lake @ Valley Springs, CA

Schafer Dam & Success Lake @ Porterville, CA

Terminus Dam & Lake @ Lemoncove, CA

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/04/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 4, 2026

Location

Lemoncove, CA

1 vacancy

Porterville, CA

1 vacancy

Raymond, CA

1 vacancy

Sanger, CA

2 vacancies

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $19.36 - $24.74 per hour

see "additional information" for salary details

Pay scale & grade

WG 3 - 5

Promotion potential 5

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position, approximately 10%

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 3502 Laboring

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CEDD-26-13014315-DHA Control number 877437100

This job is open to

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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• At the WG-03 level, the duties are developmental in nature, leading to the intermediary WG-04 level and then to the full performance level of WG-05 Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator).
• Assignments are designed to maintain and enhance the projects resources and to provide a quality natural environmental experience for the visiting public.
• Move and arrange furniture; mow lawns using walking type power lawn mowers.
• Clear overgrown areas using weed-whackers; clear or prune trees using chain saws; pull weeds; rake leaves; empty refuse cans; remove debris from picnic areas and other public grounds; and service public rest rooms.
• Operate, clean and control power mowers, chainsaws, jackhammers, picks, axes, etc.
• Use shovels, drills, handsaws, paint sprayers, pipe threaders, rakes, hammers, wheelbarrows and dollies.
• Read signs and instructions and follows oral instructions.
• Conduct routine maintenance and upkeep duties in and around the project.
• Regularly lift, carry, move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work is regularly performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Operate a light motor vehicle (NTE 10,000 lbs) in all weather, traffic and road conditions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess a valid state Drivers License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles at the time of selection. Verification will be requested.
• This position requires the incumbent to occasionally work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.).
• This position requires the incumbent to work weekends and holidays frequently.
• This position may require the incumbent to wear an agency prescribed uniform.
• Selectee is required to complete a pre-employment drug test before beginning work. Will also be subject to random drug testing during course of employment.
• Selectee is required to undergo a pre-employment physical exam before beginning work. Will also be subject to periodic physical exams during course of employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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, AmeriCorps) 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 LABORER (Motor Vehicle Operator/MVO)~ without more than normal supervision. Perform basic and repetitive manual laboring tasks associated with grounds and facilities management. Perform simple manual labor tasks such as cleaning office spaces and restrooms, and grounds maintenance tasks such as to keep lawns, picnic areas, playgrounds and/or trails neat and orderly. Ability to operate vehicles such as trucks, sedans and station wagons weighing up to 10,000 lbs to transport bulky materials, and or passenger vehicles on and off the installation. Ability to operate lawn movers, weedeaters and hand tools to perform grounds maintenance work. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort: Frequently lift and move equipment, components, or material weighing up to 40 pounds and may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, items weighing up to 50 pounds. Perform work on hard surfaces in areas that require frequent standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in areas varying from well lighted, heated, and ventilated to outside, unprotected areas; including areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The work is sometimes dusty, dirty, and greasy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises. May be exposed to noxious fumes, skin irritants, and flammable chemicals. In certain work situations involving hazardous materials, may be required to wear protective clothing and respirators, and other specialized protective devices, in addition to their basic protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses and shoes, and ear plugs).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce
• 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.
• 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 an Installations Career Field (CF) position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Veterans Preference does not apply since DHA eliminates competitive rating and ranking.
• Military Spouse Program (MSP) preference is not applicable since a Best Qualified group will not be identified.
• If selected at the WG-03 or WG-04 level, there is non-competitive promotion potential to the WG-05 level.

Career ladder promotion to the WG-05 is not guaranteed. An employee can only be promoted when he/she demonstrates ability to work at a higher level, and when the promotion is in line with the agencys authorized ceiling and staffing policies. Additionally, the decision to promote lies with an authorizing official, who makes that determination based on a number of factors.

SALARY DETAILS

Pay table W412R

WG-03=$19.36-$22.57 PER HOUR

WG-04=20.31-23.69

WG-05=21.81-24.74.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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 windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. 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.DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP)

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

Benefits

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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 windowLearn 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

Required Documents

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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:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• 3 professional references contact information, optional

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 persons 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

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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/04/2026 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/ViewQuestionnaire/13014315).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.
• 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. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may 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://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address RI-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO

DO NOT MAIL

Sacramento, CA 95814

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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

Help

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:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about whats in your resume.
• 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• 3 professional references contact information, optional

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 persons 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

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The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/04/2026 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/ViewQuestionnaire/13014315).
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the Required Documents section.
• 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. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may 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://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address RI-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO

DO NOT MAIL

Sacramento, CA 95814

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.

Expand Hide next steps

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

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Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq Address RI-W2ST02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-SACRAMENTO

DO NOT MAIL

Sacramento, CA 95814

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Summary

About the Position: You will perform a variety of extensive maintenance and upkeep duties in and around the assigned project buildings and facilities.

Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake @ Raymond, CA

New Hogan Dam & Lake @ Valley Springs, CA

Schafer Dam & Success Lake @ Porterville, CA

Terminus Dam & Lake @ Lemoncove, CA

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/04/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 4, 2026

Location

Lemoncove, CA

1 vacancy

Porterville, CA

1 vacancy

Raymond, CA

1 vacancy

Sanger, CA

2 vacancies

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $19.36 - $24.74 per hour

see "additional information" for salary details

Pay scale & grade

WG 3 - 5

Promotion potential 5

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position, approximately 10%

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 3502 Laboring

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CEDD-26-13014315-DHA Control number 877437100

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