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Position Title
Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NPS-IRA-24-12457766-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.
(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)
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)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a term appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, please choose the best response to describe your ability to perform maintenance work. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION, OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. (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. Assist with restoring and stabilizing roofs or replacing original roofing materials for the stablization of historic structures. (limit characters)
3. Working knowledge of construction, craftsmanship and historic preservation policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures. (limit characters)
4. Selects proper tools and determines methods and techniques as it pertains to removing non-historic buildings additions or modifications. (limit characters)
5. Assists the maintenance repair, and stabilization of prehistoric and historic structures using traditional building techniques. (limit characters)
6. Assists in the repair and construction of wood components of traditional thatched structures using hardwood posts and thatch material. (limit characters)
7. Assists with the maintenance and rehabilitation of the park cultural landscape through manual, chemical, and mechanical removal of invasive vegetation from within and around archaeological sites. (limit characters)
8. Use tape measures, squares, levels, chalk-lines, etc. to measure, mark and cut a variety of material. (limit characters)
9. Use liquid measuring devices for mixing paints and cleaning solutions. (limit characters)
10. Perform simple mathematical equations to calculate materials needed. (limit characters)
11. Stir, mix, and thin paint or other chemical preservatives for application to work surfaces. (limit characters)
12. Follow written instructions such as blueprints, specifications, work orders, sketches, etc. (limit characters)
13. Use and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. (limit characters)
14. Comprehend and follow established safety protocol and policies. (limit characters)
15. Use and maintain post-hole diggers, circular saws, and electric drills to repair fences or perform basic carpentry. (limit characters)
16. Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. (limit characters)
17. Care for and use of hand tools associated with the trade(s), such as hammers, bars, handsaws, screw drivers, skill saws, jig saws, trowels, chisels etc. (limit characters)
18. Uses materials such as: wood, asphalt, wood preservatives or other materials pertaining to restoring and/or stablizing historic roof structures. (limit characters)
19. Assists in mixing soils, water and other amendments for repair of masonry damage stabilization. (limit characters)
20. Uses appropriate materials such as: lumber, rock/boulders, foliage associated with historic preservation work. (limit characters)
21. 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)