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Position Title
Maintenance Worker (Trails)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1548-24-12498709-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 8, 2024 to Thursday, August 15, 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. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. 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
Thank you for your interest in a Maintenance Worker (Trails) position. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Maintenance Worker (Trails), WG-4749-07 position. 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. (limit characters)
1. ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MAINTENANCE WORKER (TRAILS) WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT) from the descriptions below, please choose the best response to describe your ability to perform maintenance worker (trails) work. You must document your experience in your resume.
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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)
2. Construct new trail segments requiring rock or log retaining walls, switchbacks, and tread retention structures like water bars and check dams.
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3. Perform landscape restoration work to abandoned trail segments.
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4. Select and process native timber for fabricating and installing wooden structures and bridges for trails.
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5. Repair and place trail signs, benches, etc.
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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)
6. Ability to use levels and tape measures to lay out trail, bridge, and abutment construction projects.
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7. Ability to use line and throw bags to measure and set rigging operations.
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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. Maintain and repair power tools such as chain saws and gas-powered rock drills.
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9. Operate hand tools used to perform trail work, such as: rock bar, 12 pound peen hammer, single jack, shovel, rake, pick axe, sledgehammer, Pulaski or pick mattock.
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10. Winching and rigging gear to move large rocks or logs in an outdoor setting far from motor vehicle access.
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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)
11. Select materials, construct adequate footings, and construct dry laid rock retaining walls and water bars.
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12. Select materials, lay out work, and perform rough carpentry work to repair trail structures such as bridges and drift fences.
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13. Plan and execute logistics for trail crews working in remote wilderness locations for several weeks at a stretch.
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14. Pack materials for remote trail locations. (limit characters)
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Follow written instructions (e.g. blueprints, specifications, work orders, sketches, etc.)
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16. Utilize basic manufacturer manuals to perform routine maintenance on power tools.
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17. Follow written instructions from supervisor for trail maintenance projects.
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18. Use tools to create a template to scribe a irregular shape.
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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)
19. Complete trail surface maintenance by adding, grading, and compacting surface material (gravel, dirt, etc.) using a variety of hand tools (shovels, rakes, axes etc.)
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20. Build rock and log drainage structures.
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21. Utilize proper drainage techniques (cribbing, water diversion bars, drain piping, etc.) to re-route drainage water flow from trails.
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