A job with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Boise, Idaho. It pays $24.37–$28.44 per hour (annualised at 2,087 hours) at grade WG-05. Applications close on Nov 5, 2026 — 5 days left.
- Working pattern
- On site
- Who can apply
- Open to the public
- Clearance
- Not Required
Main duties
- Performs tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the dam structure and appurtenant equipment; administrative, shop and storage buildings, recreation sites and natural resource features including CXT vault toilets, campgrounds, and parks.
- Operates trucks, wheeled tractor with front-end loader and backhoe attachments, air compressor, high pressure cleaning equipment, lubrication equipment, chain saw, garden tractor/lawn mowers, hand and power tools and various other equipment items Performs of a variety of sub journeyman skill level trade tasks in the following skills: carpentry, painting, plumbing, metal work, concrete work and mechanical maintenance.
- Performs a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance such as mowing, pruning, cutting of dead trees and shrubs, tree planting, trail clearing, fertilizing, weeding, and other beautification work.
- Operates a boat up to 26 feet on the lake to get to otherwise inaccessible areas.
Full details
About the role
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Lucky Peak Lake is a multi-purpose project providing flood control, irrigation, recreation, fish and wildlife, and hydropower (private) benefits.
The work involves operation and maintenance of the dam as well as diverse natural resource management functions.
What you will do
- Performs tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the dam structure and appurtenant equipment; administrative, shop and storage buildings, recreation sites and natural resource features including CXT vault toilets, campgrounds, and parks.
- Operates trucks, wheeled tractor with front-end loader and backhoe attachments, air compressor, high pressure cleaning equipment, lubrication equipment, chain saw, garden tractor/lawn mowers, hand and power tools and various other equipment items Performs of a variety of sub journeyman skill level trade tasks in the following skills: carpentry, painting, plumbing, metal work, concrete work and mechanical maintenance.
- Performs a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance such as mowing, pruning, cutting of dead trees and shrubs, tree planting, trail clearing, fertilizing, weeding, and other beautification work.
- Operates a boat up to 26 feet on the lake to get to otherwise inaccessible areas.
How you will be evaluated
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. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
Documents you must provide
- 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.
- 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 employer's 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.
- Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.
- The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's 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.
- Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable 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 person's 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.
What to expect next
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.
Additional information
This is a full time SEASONAL position; duty time is approximately March through October. Work on holidays may be required. 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.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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 a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate. 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.
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