- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-24-12237005-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 20, 2023 to Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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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
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.
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.
Condition of Employment
1.
Applicants must possess and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License with airbrake endorsement. Do you meet this requirements? You must upload a copy of your license.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-08 position with the National Park Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
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, WG-4749-08 position. Experience must be demonstrated in at least two of the following trades: Electrical, Masonry, Wastewater Treatment Operating, Engineering Equipment Operation, Water Treatment Plant Operating.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical wiring, fixtures and controls.
3.
Inspect equipment and vehicles on a regular, recurring basis to assure safe working conditions.
4.
Perform minor maintenance on a variety of vehicles such as ten-wheel dump truck, front end loader, bulldozer, hot oil distributor, road brooms, street sweepers, asphalt lay down machine, etc.
5.
Troubleshoot electrical wiring, fixtures, and controls.
6.
Perform electrical task such as replacing light switches and household light fixtures and changing light bulbs.
7.
Perform concrete and plaster touch up around existing historic and other masonry structures.
8.
Apply settling, floating, and troweling techniques to finish concrete.
9.
Use equipment such as biological filters, sand filters, aeration tanks, and oxidation ponds; adjusts plant equipment for proper separation of settleable matter from the liquid and, process non-settling solids through secondary stage equipment.
10.
Operate a variety of vehicles such as ten-wheel dump truck, front end loader, bulldozer, hot oil distributor, road brooms, street sweepers, or asphalt lay down machine
11.
Perform duties such as plowing snow, spreading road material, hauling materials to job site, loading material on dump truck, removing rock slides, clearing sides of roads, removing hazardous trees, rolling and compacting asphalt and base materials for roads, walks, and parking lots.
12.
Use shop mathematics to layout work independently.
13.
Select tools appropriate for the assigned maintenance task.
14.
Use proper gears, power ratios, right/left brakes, turning capacities, and safe/proper power operating speeds to operate equipment
15.
Use and maintain tools associated with electrical work such as voltmeters, multi-testers, locators, soldering irons, conduit benders and wire pullers.
16.
Use hand tools relating to plastering and concrete work such as shovels, hoes, trowels of all types, rakes, bull floats, edgers and hawks.
17.
Interpret instructions, sketches, blueprints and shop manuals to perform maintenance tasks.
18.
Receive and respond to work direction through an electronic work order system.
19.
Decide on methods and techniques to use for maintenance assignments based on work orders received.
20.
Select materials in accordance with specifications or instructions to complete masonry work.
21.
Select proper chemicals and use those products following proper safety precautions to ensure personal health and environmental protection.
22.
Determine fuels, oils, and premixed fuels for gasoline powered tools and vehicles.
23.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.