- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Trails)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-SLBE-24-12191256-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 20, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Maintenance Worker (Trails) WG-4749-7 position Located at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 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.
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-07 position. You must show that you meet the experience described below. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave the question blank, you will be rated ineligible. Any skill that you indicate you have experience within the Occupational Questionnaire must be specifically documented in your resume. (NOTE: Your resume must explain your work on TRAILS!)
For each task listed below, select the statement from A through E that best describes your level of experience, education, and/or training. If you 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.
Maintain grounds and lawns with the use of riding mowers with attachments, string trimmers, and leaf blowers.
4.
Repair damaged walkways or retaining walls to finished appearance by structural and finish woodworking techniques.
5.
Load, secure, and unload cuttings on truck and trailers.
6.
Adapt work plans to changing conditions; i.e., weather, crew strength, unexpected problems with tools or projects or other unforeseen circumstances.
7.
Construct small foot bridges over creeks or gullies.
8.
Utilize proper drainage techniques (swale drains, water diversion bars, culverts, etc.) to re-route drainage water flow from trails, paths, and roads.
9.
Install gates, signs, and decks with concrete footings.
10.
Use proper techniques to lift and carry heavy objects.
11.
Follow all safety work practices in performing maintenance worker duties.
12.
Take action to eliminate safety hazards.
13.
Construct boardwalks, benches, and viewing platforms on trails.
14.
Build trails and ramps in accordance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines.
15.
Measure area, volume, specific lengths, and vertical measurements.
16.
Convert measurements, quantities, and calculate % grades.
17.
Estimate and measure materials and supplies needed to accomplish projects.
18.
Follow verbal instructions from supervisor.
19.
Relay Supervisors instruction to other crew members.
20.
Provide oral instructions to other employees.
21.
Follow written instructions to perform task.
22.
Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of power tools.
23.
Follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment.
24.
Operate pick-up truck and trailer on private, public, and rough service roads.
25.
Operate equipment including tractor with attachments, woodchipper, and forklift.
26.
Operate a small trail tractor (skid steer) to load, spread, and rough grade trail surface material.
27.
Attach, secure, and hitch equipment or machinery for transport.
28.
Use a chain saw to fall, buck, notch, and shape logs.
29.
Trim and clear brush using axes, hatchets, chainsaws, and hand saws.
30.
Trim trees and shrubs using power trimmer and chain saw.
31.
Operate a powered and hand winch with ratchet to move heavy objects.
32.
Use simple hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, shears, rakes, and shovels.
33.
Perform care and maintenance of tools and equipment.
34.
Inspect equipment and vehicles on a regular, recurring basis to assure safe working conditions.
35.
Secure tools and equipment for safe transport by vehicle, trailer, and backpack.