- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Trails)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-SLBE-24-12191103-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 20, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 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?
Assessment 1
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 Maintenance Worker (Trails), WG-05 position. You must show that you meet the experience described below. Read all responses before making your selection. Mark only one response. If you leave the question blank you will be rated ineligible. Any skill that you indicate you have experience must be specifically documented in your resume.
This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully completely may be grounds for not hiring, for 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.
This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully completely may be grounds for not hiring, for 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.
For each task listed below, select the statement from A through E that best describes your level of experience, education, and/or training. Select only one letter for each task. If you select more than one response or leave any question blank, your score will be negatively impacted. ATTENTION: For each question below, you must document your skill level in your resume. This means, for example, that if you rate yourself at the journeyman level (E) for a skill or task, you must document when you have supervised or trained others doing that skill or task. If you rate yourself at the independent level (D), you must show that you did the task as a regular and recurring part of a job. Your score may be lowered for any skills which are not documented.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Complete trail surface maintenance by adding, grading, and compacting surface material (gravel, dirt, etc.).
3.
Assist with installing and repairing damaged walkways, ramps, steps, and curbs.
4.
Replace boards on decks, steps, signs, and exterior of buildings.
5.
Trim and clear brush using axes, hatchets, chainsaws, and hand saws.
6.
Utilize proper drainage techniques (swale drains, water diversion bars, culverts, etc.) to re-route drainage water flow from trails.
7.
Restoration of equipment tracks on lawns, trails, and sand dunes.
8.
Maintain grounds and lawns with the use of riding mowers with attachments, string trimmers, and leaf blowers.
9.
Load and unload brush cuttings on truck and trailer.
10.
Adapt work plans to changing conditions; i.e., weather, crew strength, unexpected problems with tools or projects or other unforeseen circumstances.
11.
Measure area, volume, and specific lengths.
12.
Follow verbal instructions from supervisor.
13.
Interpret supervisor's instructions from other crew members.
14.
Follow written instructions to perform task.
15.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of power tools.
16.
Follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment.
17.
Operate pick-up truck on private, public, and rough service roads.
18.
Trim trees and shrubs using power trimmer and chain saw.
19.
Safely operate powered equipment including blowers, powered wheelbarrow, and compactor.
20.
Safely operate woodchippers.
21.
Perform care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
22.
Use simple hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, shears, rakes, and shovels.
23.
Use proper techniques to lift and carry heavy objects.
24.
Follow all safety work practices in performing maintenance worker duties.
25.
Take action to eliminate safety hazards.
26.
Inspect equipment and vehicles on a regular, recurring basis to assure safe working conditions.
27.
Assess and design work site for safety issues.