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Position Title
Maintenance Worker (Trails)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-24-12455590-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 to Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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(limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
 
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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.
(limit characters)
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:
  • 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.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for the Maintenance Worker (Trails), WG-4749-07 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Uses dry stone techniques to maintain, repair, or construct walls, bridge abutments, causeways, riprap trail tread, or other similar structures. (limit characters)
3. Uses, maintains, and repairs chain saws, gas-powered drills, timber tongs, draw knives, wood chisels, scribes, calipers and other tools associated with log work. (limit characters)
4. Operates winching and rigging gear to move large rocks or logs in an outdoor setting. (limit characters)
5. Understands 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. (limit characters)
6. Uses chain saw to fell, buck, notch, and/or shape both native and pressure treated logs. (limit characters)
7. Constructs and maintains boardwalks located in riparian areas. (limit characters)
8. Analyzes trail drainage patterns as they relate to trail use and erosion. (limit characters)
9. Determines appropriate methods for repairing trail tread by reading watershed patterns and soil types. (limit characters)
10. Mixes and applies mortar in proper proportions. (limit characters)
11. Measures and cuts lumber using on-site measurements. (limit characters)
12. Measures, cuts, and installs dimensional lumber using blueprints or verbal/written directions. (limit characters)
13. Interprets and follows blueprint instructions for the construction/repair of trail structures. (limit characters)
14. Performs work using sketches, basic drawings, verbal directions, and work orders. (limit characters)
15. Makes independent judgments and decisions within the framework of instructions, accepted practices, and procedures. (limit characters)
16. Uses proper tools and materials for the assignment based upon instructions received and own judgment. (limit characters)
17. Uses tools associated with the mason trade such as single and double jacks, rock bars, line levels, string lines, tape measures, air-driven or pionjar rock drills and related attachments, chisels, cement mixers, trowels, etc. (limit characters)
18. Uses chain saws in clearing trails of down trees and brush. (limit characters)
19. Transports employees, tools, materials, livestock, vehicles, and equipment to job sites. (limit characters)
20. Uses tools associated with the carpentry trade such as hand saws, power circular saws, jig saws, power and hand drills, hand planers, power planers, generators, and carpentry hand tools. (limit characters)
21. Builds accessible trails by lining trail edges with pressure-treated logs cuts and fit together to meet applicable guidelines. (limit characters)
22. Shapes native and pressure treated logs in the maintenance and construction of multi-use and foot bridges, water bars, check steps, and crib walls. (limit characters)
23. Inspects and conducts condition assessments on front country and backcountry trails. (limit characters)
24. Inspects all assigned equipment and vehicles on a regular, recurring basis to ensure safe working conditions. (limit characters)
25. 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. (limit characters)