State of Oregon Military Department Hiring for Laborer at Hermiston, OR Full Time

Initial Posting Date:
03/30/2022

Application Deadline:
04/20/2022

Agency:
State of Oregon Military Department

Salary Range:
$2,722 – $3,433

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Laborer

Job Description:
The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Laborer. This is a permanent full-time state position located at Camp Umatilla in Hermiston, Oregon.

This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union.

NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

Workday does not pull your work history from your profile; you MUST list your current work experience on your application for it to be considered. No additional work history or job duties will be accepted after this announcement closes.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The Laborer position performs general laborer-type work assisting journey level and skilled trades’ people in building maintenance and repair, roads and grounds maintenance, and painting. Support for maintenance of facilities, equipment, utilities (electrical, biomass, and propane), and grounds, security, safety, administrative support, environmental management and compliance, communications, purchasing, janitorial, postal services, security, surveillance, safety, building maintenance, vehicle support when required, Wildland Fire and Services, and Government Furnished Property and Services. This position uses hand tools and motorized equipment.

Working Conditions:
Exposed to loud noises; works from ladders and various types of lifting devises from heights. Exposed to unsanitary conditions. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Works in windy, cold, or inclement weather. Manual labor is required. Uses power tools; required to push, pull, and lift up to 50 LBS, and maneuver up to 90 LBS. Required to perform duties wearing personal protective equipment. Occasional work is required outside of normal duty hours to mitigate emergency situations. Required to bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time. May be required to operate Powered industrial trucks (forklifts, man lifts, mowers, and similar equipment). May be required to work on elevated areas.

Work Experience

The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience in order to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum and special qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form or, if requested, your resume. Supplemental materials such as cover letters and/or a resume will NOT be reviewed or used to determine candidate’s qualifications unless the posting specifically states those materials are required from applicants.

Work experience is based on a 40-hour work week. (Example: 20 hours a week for one year would equal six-months of work experience.)

WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY:
Must be 18 years of age at time of hire;

Must be able to read, write, and speak English (to complete reports and follow verbal instructions);

Experience operating hand tools and motorized equipment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possess and maintain a valid driver license;

NOTE: If applying from out of state, please be prepared to provide a 3 year driving abstract from your local Department of Motor Vehicles.

Conditions of Employment:
Must have and maintain a favorable Criminal background History check and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment, the circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered;

Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

Requested Skills/Special Qualifications:
Experience with basic maintenance and repairs on small equipment;

Experience operating a forklift;

Experience in landscape maintenance.

YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR APPLICATION:
(Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process)

A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed.

The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training.

All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications MUST attach a copy of their transcripts to this application.

This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check.

Unfortunately, at this time the agency is unable to support requests that would require an H-1B visa.

HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the application. We will not accept a resume in place of a completed application.

Complete the questionnaire.

After you submit your application, you MUST respond to the public records request authorization. This task will follow completion of submitting your application.

IMPORTANT NOTICE – Requiring Email Addresses

To improve communication with all applicants, the State of Oregon requires an e-mail address be provided on all applications received.

If you do not currently have an email address and do not know where to go to get one please refer to our Applicant Frequently Asked Questions web page, scroll to the How to Apply for a Job section, question #14 to view several links to internet providers where you can get a free e-mail account. The state of Oregon does not endorse any particular provider.

Need assistance?

If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at (503) 584-3865. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.

Veteran Preference Points

Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service. To receive veterans’ preference points, when you answer “yes” you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application.

To qualify for 5 points:
A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty.

For Transitioning Service-Members: A “working” Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date.

To qualify for 10 points:
A copy of your veterans’ disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service connected disability.

For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx.

Pay Equity

As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005 Pay Equity. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary from applicable professional experience and education. Please visit: https://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx for more information.

Visit our agency website at: https://www.oregon.gov/omd/Pages/Home.aspx

Contact Information:
Michelle L Chain / Recruiter

Phone: 503-798-5478

Email: [email protected]