USA Staffing

Position Title: Laborer (Trails)
Agency: National Park Service
Announcement Number: IM-1540-IMDO-24-12170122-DE Opens in new window
Open Period: Sunday, November 12, 2023 to Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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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?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.

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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO

B. Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, CO

C. Glacier National Park, Saint Mary, MT

D. Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT

E. Grand Teton National Park, Moose, WY

F. Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park, WY

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.

2. Would you accept a temporary appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in the Laborer (Trails) WG-3502-03 position(s). Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must SELECT ONLY ONE response for each item; items with more than one response or left blank will be scored lower or considered ineligible. 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, 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. From the descriptions below select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision for the Laborer (Trails) WG3502-03 position.
Laborers at this level perform heavy physical labor such as clearing brush and fallen logs from trail corridors, digging for long periods of time with an shovel and pick, carrying logs and rolling rocks. Construct and maintain trail drainage structures and backcountry bridges. Use and maintain a variety of tools and equipment commonly used in Laborer duties. Use standard safety equipment and follow safety procedures to avoid serious injury.
Read all responses before making your selection. Mark only one response. If you select more than one response or leave the question blank you will be rated ineligible. Any skill that you indicate you have experience with in the following occupational questionnaire must be specifically documented in your resume or application.

A. I am able to independently perform the most difficult and complex Laborer (Trails) tasks listed above.

B. I am able to perform the full range of Laborer (Trails) tasks listed above, under normal supervision.

C. I am able to perform simple Laborer (Trails) tasks.

D. I do not have on the job training or experience as a Laborer (Trails). I understand that by choosing this answer, I will receive no further consideration for the position.

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

2. Perform heavy physical labor, lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects.

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.