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Position Title
Maintenance Worker Supervisor
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-24-12455994-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 to Thursday, July 11, 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.
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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 the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor position. Read all of the responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED AND WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. (limit characters)
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. (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. Supervise and work with field staff to complete projects. (limit characters)
3. Identify development and training needs of employees supervised/led. (limit characters)
4. Develop and implement individual performance plans for employees. (limit characters)
5. Identify and take/recommend disciplinary actions against employees fairly and in a timely manner. (limit characters)
6. Resolve conflicts involving subordinate personnel. (limit characters)
7. Assess facility needs while working with subordinates and local contractors to mitigate issues. (limit characters)
8. Determine work schedules, methods, and the appropriate trade skills required for the completion of all work. (limit characters)
9. Use service test equipment and tools of the trade, i.e., computers for testing, micrometers, voltage meters, strobe tachometers, coil testers, pressure and vacuum gauges, timing lights, drill presses, welders, and other related electric and pneumatic tools. (limit characters)
10. Contribute to the service and repair of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. (limit characters)
11. Perform plumbing tasks such as replaing hose bibs, valves, nipples, union and elbows, fixtures, toilets, flush valves, faucets, and various types of pipe and copper lines. (limit characters)
12. Examine surfaces, material, and conditions to determine the correct procedure for patch or repaint. (limit characters)
13. Perform plumbing in a variety of applications including residential water and wastewater along with fire and irrigation systems. (limit characters)
14. Supervise or lead a variety of trade workers including crafts such as carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, heating, and painting. (limit characters)
15. Participate in planning and budgeting operations to properly coordinate the overall use of personnel and resources such as equipment, facilities, materials, tools, etc. (limit characters)
16. Plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools on a life cycle, day-to-day or project-by-project basis. (limit characters)
17. Redirect work and resources to overcome problems such as equipment failure, material delays, or unplanned absences. (limit characters)
18. Utilize a facility management software program to determine work to be performed. (limit characters)
19. Utilize data from condition assessments to develop scope of work and funding requirements to be included in project requests. (limit characters)
20. Work from building plans, blueprints and sketches to repair/rehabilitate facilities such as visitor centers, roads, utility systems, and other facility types to meet given specifications. (limit characters)
21. Comprehend and implement detailed verbal instructions from a supervisor and articulate information (project goals, standards, and expectations) to crewmembers. (limit characters)
22. Use blueprints and schematics to estimate materials, personnel, and timelines needed to complete assigned tasks. (limit characters)
23. Read and follow maintenance manuals and manufacturers' guidelines. (limit characters)
24. Use and maintain hand and power tools such as drills, chop saws, table saw, saber saw, power planes, conduit benders, splicing crimpers and soldering irons. (limit characters)
25. Use and maintain plumbing tools and equipment such as leak detectors, sewer augers, levels, pipe wrenches, pipe threader, flaring tools, propane torches, saws, etc. (limit characters)
26. Use electrical test equipment, amp meter, and voltmeter. (limit characters)
27. Apply paint using a variety of methods including brushes, rollers, and sprayers. (limit characters)
28. Knowledge of plumbing material such as piping, fixtures, P-traps, connectors, etc. (limit characters)
29. Knowledge of electrical materials such as conduit, wire, breakers, boxes, etc. (limit characters)
30. Knowledge of HVAC materials such as thermostats, condenser coils/compressors, and heat exchangers. (limit characters)
31. Estimate equipment and material resources needed to accomplish work. (limit characters)
32. Employ familiarity with structural framing and the process and methods required to safely repair, fix, or build new structures. (limit characters)
33. Ensure adherence to all compliance requirements, guidelines, safety regulations and hazardous materials handling procedures. (limit characters)
34. 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)