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Position Title
Maintenance Work Leader (Trails)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1538-BIBE-24-12490218-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 to Tuesday, August 6, 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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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.
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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary 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)
Assessment 1
Ability to lead or supervise as a Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails), WL-4749-07. (Screen-out Question) (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails), WL-4749-07. Read all of the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position.
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 INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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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)
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. (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. Lead others in the use of hand saws, loppers and buck saws to clear trails
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3. Lead others in the use of stone tools (chisels, hammers, wedges, cut-off saws) for wall construction
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4. Maintain, re-handle, and/or sharpen hand tools used in trail construction
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Use of measuring instruments (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Use log scribes, tape measurers, and string levels
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6. Interpret drawings and/or sketches to lead others in trail maintenance.
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7. Construct log cribbing using scribing techniques for notching
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Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Set up complex rigging system (griphoist, highlines, snatch blocks, wire rope assemblies) to move rock and or logs.
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9. Lead others in the use of axes, drawknives, adzes, wood chisels, and peavies to clear trails
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10. Use rock drill and/or rock breaker (gas jackhammer) for trails maintenance
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Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Lead others in the construction and/or repair of log cross trail structures and other rough wooden structures
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12. Lead others in grade or tread fill work projects
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13. Lead others in constructing a raised gravel turnpike and/or causeway
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14. Lead others in constructing log or rock retaining walls
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15. Perform trail/backcountry structure condition assessments in preparation of work order/project request
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Knowledge of Materials (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Lead others in selecting and using rock and other fill materials to construct retaining walls and/or turnpikes/causeways
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17. Understand 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.
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18. Determine appropriate methods for repairing trail tread erosion by reading watershed patterns and soil types.
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19. Determine the proper tools, equipment, material, technique and logistics needed for a backcountry trail maintenance or construction project.
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Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
20. Utilize trail maintenance manuals and operating manuals to advise trail crew.
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21. Maintain written documentation of safety efforts, maintenance accomplishments and asset conditions.
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22. Ensure crews comply with safety program directives and monitor work site for safety hazards
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