- Position Title
- Sign Painter
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-GLCA-20-10894468-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 2, 2020 to Wednesday, September 16, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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 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.
- 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 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.
4.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Current Federal or former employees with career or career- conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
5.
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:
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.
- 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.
6.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
7.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
- Transfer or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
- Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
8.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years)
- are a disabled veteran
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Assessment 1
Ability to Provide Production Support Services, Sign Painter, WG-4104-09 Thank you for your interest in the Sign Painter, WG-09 position at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or items that are left blank will not receive credit. This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, for disbarment from federal employment, or for dismissal after you begin work. Falsifying a federal job application, attempting to violate the privacy of others, or attempting to compromise the operation of this system may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
1.
Select the response below that best describes how your experience and training meets the required ability to do the work of the Sign Painter Worker position without more than normal supervision.
Duties include cutting, shaping, and painting signs and sign posts, and planning layout and fabrications of informational signs. Operating a variety of sign making machines and using software to design and layout signs. Produces and repairs wood routed signs and refinishes various types of wood and metal signs. Routinely operates equipment and trucks in excess of 54,000 GVW to transport road and fill materials. Ability to assist the trails crew in the maintenance, repair, restoration, rehabilitation, and stabilization of trails system and the rehabilitation of public use facilities. From the descriptions below, please choose the best response to describe your ability to perform the work. You must document your experience in your resume.
Duties include cutting, shaping, and painting signs and sign posts, and planning layout and fabrications of informational signs. Operating a variety of sign making machines and using software to design and layout signs. Produces and repairs wood routed signs and refinishes various types of wood and metal signs. Routinely operates equipment and trucks in excess of 54,000 GVW to transport road and fill materials. Ability to assist the trails crew in the maintenance, repair, restoration, rehabilitation, and stabilization of trails system and the rehabilitation of public use facilities. From the descriptions below, please choose the best response to describe your ability to perform the work. You must document your experience in your resume.
Selected Candidates must operate government vehicles as part of their job duties. You will be asked to confirm possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License prior to entry on duty or within 6 months of entrance on duty.
2.
This position requires that the incumbent possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (with air brakes endorsement) in order to operate commercial-type vehicles. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how you meet this requirement. Read all of the responses before making the 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.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Knowledge of sign layout, design, letter spacing, direction application, and borders.
4.
Knowledge of using a computer engraving system for layout and cutting.
5.
Knowledge in using vacuum heat applicators, computer and non-computer types of engraving machines.
6.
Knowledge of routing signs by hand and using paint and stains.
7.
Construct sign bases using concrete forms, dry stone masonry, wood, and metal.
Practices in construction, structure
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Knowledge of routing signs using computerized equipment and using paint and stains.
9.
Ability to make modifications in equipment and switches readily from one technique to another.
10.
Select appropriate vinyl sheeting regarding regulatory and non-regulatory signs.
11.
Select appropriate substrates as applied to road, trail, building and interpretive signs.
12.
Use application tape and/or film to apply vinyl graphics.
13.
Fabricate vinyl signs (weed, prepare substrate, apply lettering/graphics/overlay/finishes)
Knowledge of Materials
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Knowledge of ordering materials for all phases of sign construction and maintenance.
15.
Knowledge of all types of woods, facing materials, plastics, bonding glues and paint and stains.
16.
Select and use appropriate methods or techniques best suited for proper finishes such as brushing, sanding, rolling, or spraying.
17.
Remove scale, rust, grease, dirt and old paint from metal surfaces using scrapers, wire brushes, sanders, etc., so that coating materials will adhere properly.
18.
Mixed and blended coating materials to ensure proper flow/thickness consistency.
19.
Mix and apply various types of high performance coatings, such as pre-treatment agents, vinyls, epoxies, silicones, latexes, varnishes, enamels, etc.
20.
Apply fillers to build up, shape, and level surfaces to obtain a smoother surface.
Ability to interpret instructions, sketches, drawings, plans and specifications.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Interpret work orders, sketches, drawing, technical orders and other specifications.
22.
Follow instructions, directions, and guidance from supervisors when new tasks are assigned.
23.
Interpret oral instructions to plan materials, tools, and techniques needed to complete the painting work.
24.
Interpret written work orders to plan the materials, tools, and techniques needed to complete the painting work.
25.
Knowledge of sign installation according to NPS manuals, Uni-Guide and the manual on Uniform Traffic Control devices.
26.
Plan, layout, measure, cut, construct, and install materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications.
27.
Follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment.
28.
Use mathematics to calculate and measure items.
29.
Ability to create, approve and track work orders using the NPS FMSS system or similar work tracking system.
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment related to the Sign Painting Trade
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Properly utilize painting tools such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, trowels, screeds, straight edges, graining devices, wire brushes, putty knives and glazing equipment.
31.
Use of hand tools (i.e. scraper, hand squeeze applicators, scissors, etc.)
32.
Use of woodworking tools (i.e. table saws, panel saws, drill press, band saw, routers, etc.)
33.
Clean work area, tools and equipment, as required and ensure all flammable materials are properly stored.
34.
Use of an assortment of specialized tools related to sign fabrication (i.e. computerized vinyl plotters, vinyl printers, power shears, corner punches and high pressure applicators.)
35.
Insure the security, cleanliness, and maintenance of all equipment used during completion of job/work orders.
Dexterity and Safety
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
36.
Ability to follow all standard safety practices, procedures, and regulations for the specific job being performed.
37.
Recognize unsafe work practices and makes adjustments to avoid potential injury or damage.
38.
Identify hazardous working conditions and apply proper safety precautions using personal protective equipment.