- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-IMDO-24-12175704-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.
3.
Rocky Mountain National Park requires employees possess an S-212 or equivalent chainsaw certification. This a condition of employment for the Rocky Mountain National Park location only. Other park locations listed do not require this as a condition of employment.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision for the Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails), WL-07 position. This work includes providing operational oversight including distribution of work, teaching/demonstrating trail maintenance and construction methods/techniques to crews and volunteers.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Lead others in selecting and using rock and other fill materials to construct retaining walls and/or turnpikes/causeways.
3.
Lead others in selecting and using native logs to build trail turnpikes/causeways or bridges or walkways.
4.
Perform trail/backcountry structure condition assessments in preparation of work order or project requests.
5.
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.
6.
Determine the proper tools, equipment, material, technique, and logistics needed for a backcountry trail maintenance or construction project.
7.
Lead and perform carpentry work such as shaping, notching, and coping of native timber and rough-sawn lumber to build and maintain trails structures such as log checks, crib walls, foot bridges, multi-use bridges, corrals, hitch rails, boardwalks, with the use of crosscuts saws, chainsaws, axes, and wood chisels
8.
Perform masonry work, primarily dry stone, in the (re)construction, stabilization, and maintenance of historic and non-historic structures including: bridge abutments, causeways, water bars, riprap trail tread, single and multi-tiered dry-stone walls.
9.
Construct log bridge abutments, piers, and handrails using scribing techniques for notching.
10.
Build and balance loads of tools and materials to be transported by stock.
11.
Lead crew in basic trail maintenance tasks including tread repair, digging drains and brushing trail corridors.
12.
Live in, work out of, and set up backcountry camps.
13.
Lead and instruct others in the proper and safe use of tools associated with trail maintenance including shovels, picks, loppers, pruners, etc.
14.
Lead others in the use of chainsaws and brush saws, axes, drawknives, adzes, wood chisels, and peavies to clear trails.
15.
Use and maintain tools associated with the carpentry trade such as chainsaws, hand saws, power circular saws, jig saws, power and hand drills, generators, chisels, and hand tools.
16.
Use and maintain tools associated with dry masonry trade such as single and double jacks, rock bars, line levels, string lines, tape measures, Pionjar and other rock drills, rock breakers (gas jackhammer) plugs & feathers, chisels, cement mixers and trowels.
17.
Lead and instruct others in the proper maintenance and repair of rigging equipment and recognize unsafe equipment for removal.
18.
Use log scribes, Abney levels, string levels, and clinometers.
19.
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.
20.
Use a chainsaw to fell hazard tress and remove trees from trails.
21.
Measure, cut, and install dimensional lumber using on-site measurements, verbal and/or written directions, or blueprints or from simple plans and specifications.
22.
Possess skills to work from sketches, basic blueprints, basic drawings, verbal directions, and work orders.
23.
Schedule the operational needs of a trail project including blasting, backcountry travel, and reservations of campsites or cabins.
24.
Create and submit detailed and timely reports on work performed and accomplishments. This includes the tracking of maintenance and project progress such as the number of drainage structures constructed, backcountry bridges replaced, hazardous trees removed from the trail corridor.
25.
Set up complex rigging systems (grip hoist, highlines, snatch blocks, wire rope assemblies) to move rocks, root wads and building materials.
26.
Ensure all rigging equipment (grip hoists, wire rope assemblies, snatch blocks), anchor points, and working load capacities match calculated tension/weight ratings in grip hoist rigging systems and are in safe working condition.
27.
Perform chainsaw maintenance such as cleaning, sharpening, mixing fuel, changing spark plugs, building new chains, and troubleshooting basic chainsaw repair.
28.
Set up complex rigging system (grip hoist, highlines, snatch blocks, wire rope assemblies) to move rock and/or logs.