USA Staffing

Position Title: Laborer (Trails)
Agency: National Park Service
Announcement Number: SE-1630-GRSM-20-10663717-DE Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 to Tuesday, December 17, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Cherokee, NC

B. Gatlinburg, TN

2. Would you accept a temporary appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)

1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Laborer, WG-3502-03 position. Read all of the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.

THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.

A. I have the ability to perform the most difficult laborer (trails) duties. This includes tasks such as cutting roots, moving rocks, digging ditches, clearing brush, hiking on steep and uneven terrain. I have used hand tools such as hammers, shovels, pulaskies pick-mattocks, rakes, pruning saws or axes. I have camped in a primitive wilderness setting. I can lift and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds.

B. I have the ability to perform a range of laborer (trails) duties. This includes tasks such as digging ditches, clearing brush, hiking on steep terrain, and sharpening hand tools. I can lift and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds.

C. I have the ability to perform common laborer (trails) duties such as clearing brush, hiking, cleaning shop spaces and work vehicles. I can lift and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds.

D. I have the ability to perform simple Laborer (trails) duties or I have received training on the use of basic hand tools or trail rehabilitation.

E. I do not possess the abilities described above.

We will evaluate our resume and responses to the Questionnaire to determine you are among the best qualified for the position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

2. Clear brush, clean grounds and perform litter pick up and removal.

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.