- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Trails)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-IMDO-24-12170161-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Sunday, November 12, 2023 to Tuesday, December 12, 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?
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
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.
Use rock and other fill materials to construct retaining walls, checks, steps, etc.
3.
Maintain trail tread and corridors, such as cleaning blow downs, brushing the corridors, and maintaining drainage structures.
4.
Use basic log carpentry to repair and replace bridge decks, railings, and stringers.
5.
Perform basic dry stone masonry work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of trail structures, such as single and multi -tiered walls.
6.
Construct drainage devices (water bars, dips, checks/steps, culverts).
7.
Follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment.
8.
Follow written instructions such as simple plans and specifications.
9.
Use mathematics to calculate and measure items.
10.
Understand and carry out detailed written or verbal instructions from a supervisor or working leader.
11.
Use personal protective equipment required in trail construction such as hearing, eye, tool guards, safety ropes, etc.
12.
Assist in planning logistics for trail crews working in remote locations for several weeks at a stretch.
13.
Use and maintain a variety of trail maintenance tools such as pruning saws, mattock, Pulaski, single and double jacks, pruning shears, shovel and pick.
14.
Use hammers to crush or shape rock.
15.
Use rock bars to move rocks of several tons.
16.
Use plugs and feathers to cut rock.
17.
Use a variety of equipment including power wheelbarrows, chainsaw, small trail tractor (Bobcat), etc.
18.
Inspect all assigned equipment and vehicles on a regular, recurring basis to assure safe working conditions.
19.
Knowledge of rock and other fill materials to construct retaining walls and/or turnpikes.
20.
Knowledge of native logs to build trail turnpikes or bridges or walkways.
21.
Load, secure, and transport equipment and supplies on trucks and trailers.
22.
Select and quarry natural rocks using rock drills and feather and wedges to produce and shape stones for single and multi-tiered rock walls and steps.
23.
Lift, push, pull and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
24.
Perform dry stone masonry in the construction and maintenance of properly functioning water bars and trail tread retention structures (checks, retainer bars, steps, etc.).