- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Trails)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1538-GUMO-23-12128547-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, September 15, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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
Minimum Qualifications. Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker (Trails) WG-4749-07 without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out Question)
1.
From the descriptions below, please choose the best response to describe your ability to perform maintenance worker (trails) work.
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 NOT QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION, OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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 NOT QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION, OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform dry and/or wet stone masonry work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of trail structures such as retaining walls, bridge abutments, causeways, and other structures built of a variety of stone (e.g. water bars, check dams, check steps, etc.).
3.
Maintain trails; including the clearing of the trail corridor of brush and fallen trees to assigned specifications.
4.
Quarry, cut, shape, and finish stone for use in retainer bars and water bars, causeways, riprap, retaining walls, and bridge abutments.
5.
Use heavy log and rough-sawn lumber on the construction/repair of trail structures such as log checks, turnpikes, foot bridges, multi-sue bridges, corrals, hitch rails, boardwalks, and handrails.
6.
Perform wet masonry by mixing and applying mortar in proper proportions.
7.
Lead others in properly and safely constructing and maintaining wire and split rail fences.
8.
Measure, cut, and install lumber using onsite measurements.
9.
Follow written instructions such as simple plans and specifications.
10.
Follow blueprint instructions.
11.
Inspect and conduct condition assessments on front country and backcountry trails.
12.
Analyze trail drainage patters as they related to trail use and erosion.
13.
Make independent judgments and decisions within the framework of instructions, accepted practices and procedures.
14.
Plan and execute logistics for trail crews working in remote locations for several weeks at a stretch.
15.
Lead and instruct others in the proper and safe use of tools associated with trail maintenance such as shovels, picks, loppers and pruners.
16.
Use and maintain tools associated with the carpentry trade and fencing, such as chainsaws, hand saws, power circular saws, jig saws, power and hand drills, wire stretchers, generators, chisels and hand tools.
17.
Use and maintain tools associated with wet and dry masonry trade such as single and double jacks, rock bars, line levels, string lines, tape measures, gas powered rock drills, plugs and feathers, chisels, cement mixers and trowels.
18.
Use and operate winching and rigging gear to move large rocks or logs in an outdoor setting far from motor vehicle access.
19.
Transport employees, tools, materials, livestock, vehicle and equipment to job sites.
20.
Use a variety of heavy equipment including power wheelbarrows, concrete buggies, skid steer and larger loaders, forklifts and stake-side dump trucks.
21.
Inspect all assigned equipment and vehicles on a regular, recurring basis to assure safe working conditions.
22.
Quarry, cut, shape, and finish stone for use in walls, walkways, bridge abutments, and rock walls with the use of a variety of hand tools and a rock drill.
23.
Lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
24.
Shape native and pressure treated logs in the maintenance and construction of multi-use and foot bridges, water bars and check steps and crib walls.
25.
Understand strengths, capabilities, and working load limits of equipment and materials used in rigging operations including wire ropes, grip hoists, anchor systems, wire rope clips, knots, shackles and hooks, blocks, and wire rope grips.
26.
Determine appropriate methods for repairing trail tread erosion by reading watershed patterns and soil types.
27.
Select materials needed for a wilderness trail maintenance or construction project, including tools needed for the work and techniques, and equipment and materials needed for logistical support.