- Position Title
- Masonry Worker Leader
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-ROMO-23-12116026-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 15, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 2023
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.
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.
3.
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.
4.
Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
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 documentation. 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, reassignment 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 documentation. 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 whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
9.
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.
Preferences
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Masonry Worker Leader WL-3603-8 position. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully read the instructions before submitting your responses. The resume or application materials you submit must support the answers you provide on the questionnaire. If they do not, you may be found not qualified, or you may be placed in a lower quality category.
ABILITY TO LEAD OR SUPERVISE
1.
From the descriptions below, select the most appropriate response based on your level of experience and training that demonstrates your ability to lead or supervise Masonry Worker Leader WL-3606-08 duties.
Class B CDL Requirement
2.
This position requires operation of vehicles and equipment with GVWR up to 54,000 lbs. This requires the applicant to possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License prior to first day of work.
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Obtain work schedules and plans from the supervisor for work on a daily and weekly basis.
4.
Work from sketches, basic blueprints, basic drawings, verbal directions, and work orders.
5.
Convey to other worker(s) the instructions received from the supervisor where work will be performed, what standards are to be met, methods, what techniques will be used, how to maintain the original integrity of the resource, and how to complete daily work task assignments.
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Operate government vehicles and equipment up to 54,000 GVWR, front loaders, excavators, bobcats, and power wheelbarrows to haul materials, supplies, dirt, road base, rock, brush, sand, gravel, road mix, salt, limber, equipment, and tools.
7.
Operate government vehicles and equipment to spread aggregate, road mix, road base, sand, etc. on road surfaces and to re-contour and shape park roadways.
8.
Lead others in the use and maintenance of masonry tools including single and double jacks, rock bars, pneumatic rock drills and related attachments, hammer drills, chisels, cement mixers, trowels, etc.
9.
Maintain and repair roadways surfaces by use of equipment and hand tools, such as graders, loaders, dump trucks, shovels, etc.
Knowledge of Materials
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Prepare mortar and mixes with appropriate percentages of sand, soil, Portland cement, and other additives.
11.
Lead other worker(s) in mixing soils, water, and amendments for mortars as prescribed.
12.
Remove damaged portions of walls and/or other similar architectural features in preparation for repair of damage and stabilization of the original fabric.
13.
Implement prescribed treatments (capping, veneering, repainting, new laying, etc.)
14.
Follows techniques and procedures for laying a variety of brick, block, concrete, and/or stone in the construction or repair of historic/non-historic masonry structures such as partitions, walls, walkways, sign bases, and bridge abutments.
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.
15.
Work with crews in maintaining, repairing, and preserving structures, which involves the removal of damaged portions of the structure, selecting and dressing replacement stones, laying stones and repainting mortar, repairing and replacing veneers, and replicating original architectural styles.
16.
Ensure all preservation activities completed are appropriately documented.
17.
Check work-in-progress to ensure that the supervisor's standards are being followed, work is being completed on schedule, and the proper methods are being implemented.
18.
Teach and demonstrate masonry maintenance and construction methods and techniques to the crew and volunteers, and sets the pace when working alongside them.
Measurement and Layout
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Lead others in the use and maintenance of line levels, string lines, tape measures.
20.
Plan and lay out work, advise management, engineering personnel, and crews on practical trade aspects of the work, including proper techniques, fabrication and installation details, and proper work sequences.
21.
Provide input to a supervisor concerning work priorities, rock/mortar structure assessment, personnel and training recommendations, and equipment and supply needs.
22.
Document completed work by compiling photographs, notes, and location information into a report format on a regular basis, for compliance purposes.
Dexterity and Safety
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Hold safety "tailgate sessions" and/or risk assessment training whenever necessary; especially when initiating a new task or operating specialized equipment.
24.
Inspect equipment and vehicles on a regular, recurring basis to ensure safe working conditions.
25.
Ensure safe operation and preventative maintenance of all equipment, vehicles, and tools.
26.
Ensure all workers are following the safety rules set out by the supervisor, wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, and that work areas are kept safe for visitors and workers.
27.
Inspect project sites and equipment for safety hazards. If hazards are present, ensures that corrective actions are made before work continues.