- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-IMAO-24-12168441-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum qualifications. Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation) without more than normal supervision. Job Element 1 (screen out)
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation), WG-4749-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you selected 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 not qualified 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 NOT QUALIFIED 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 OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Job Element 25-E
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Assist others in recording completed work through use of digital camera, notebook, and measured line drawings and complete record of treatment documents.
3.
Apply historic preservation principles and standard practices, methods and techniques as outlined in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and federal preservation law.
4.
Assist others in performing work such as stabilizing or constructing foundations, repointing walls, chimneys, fireplaces, and other building elements on structures constructed of adobe and/or stone.
5.
Prepare interior and exterior wood, stucco and plaster surfaces for the application of paints, preservatives, or clear finishes.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. Job Element 75-A
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Read basic construction documents, including reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and working drawings, etc. when completing historic structures restoration and preservation projects.
7.
Follow verbal and written communication skills instructions.
Ability to safely use and maintain tools and equipment Job Element 81
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Use contemporary tools essential to the carpentry trade such as: skill saws, radial arm saw, jointer, shaper, planer, band saw, drill press, router, electric drill and the of use of woodworking hand tools.
9.
Use tools such as rules, tri-square, framing square, rip and crosscut saw, chisel, brace and bits, trowels, mortar mixer, hammers, etc. common in the repair of structure made of adobe and stone.
Knowledge of materials. Job Element 82-A
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Assist in developing lists of supplies and materials needed for projects to ensure availability of needed supplies to assure a continuous flow of work.
11.
Follow instructions in the use of traditional materials to preserve and maintain historic buildings and building components (such as lime mortars, plasters and washes; and linseed oil and other traditional finishes).
12.
Has a basic understanding of soil composition and how they react to mineral pigments and are used with amendments such as lime, sand, cement, etc. to stabilize walls and foundations of stone and/or adobe.
Use of Measuring Instruments Job Element 60
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Use tapes, rules, and squares to accurately measure, cut and place building elements such as concrete block, adobe bricks, stone, lumber, etc., and use shop tools such as hammers, handsaws, planes, screwdrivers, power saws, and power planes.
14.
Identifies and executes precise measurements in the masonry and carpentry trades.
15.
Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and work with simple fractions to plan and measure materials according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions.
Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc. Job Element 2-E
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Diagnose common problems with equipment operation such as filter replacement, belt replacement, mortar mixer paddle replacement, etc.
17.
Sharpen and/or replace blades on power tools such as chainsaws, circular saws, table saws, etc.
18.
Sharpen cutting edge and/or replace handles on hoes, chisels, axes, shovels, etc.