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Position Title
Preservationist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1548-SR-24-12503315-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 to Wednesday, August 14, 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. As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.

Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
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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)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Preservationist WG-4701-9 position at Yosemite National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully read the instructions before submitting your responses. The resume or application materials you submit must support the answers you provide on the questionnaire. If they do not, you may be found not qualified, or you may be placed in a lower quality category. (limit characters)
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A PRESERVATIONIST WG-4701-9 WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (limit characters)
1. From the description below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Preservationist, WG-4701-09 position. Read all 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. Experience must be demonstrated in maintaining and/or preserving historic properties and possess a fundamental knowledge of current technologies used in historic preservation including, but not limited to working with others to complete preservation, stabilization, restoration, and maintenance of historic structures. (limit characters)
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. Restore or rehabilitate wooden structures; measuring, cutting, constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying wood building components.
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3. Perform fine woodworking and finish carpentry techniques to execute preservation work which matches craftsmanship and historic character.
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4. Repoint masonry features using traditional tools resulting in acceptable finishes that match historic character.
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5. Patches and repair historic roofs consisting of built-up tar paper, metal flashings, asphalt shingles, and wood shingles and shakes.
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6. Knowledgeable in preservation treatments outlined in the Historic Preservation Act of 1966.
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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)
7. Operate, maintain and repair wood shop machinery such as table saws, miter saws, band saws, planers, and jointers.
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8. Use, maintain, and repair traditional hand tools including gouges, chisels, broad axes, drawknives, and crosscut saws.
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9. Use and maintain masonry tools and equipment such as trowels, cement mixer, masonry chisels, line level, mortar mixer, brick hammers, and rotor hammers.
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10. Sharpen cutting edges on hand tools, lubricate machinery, cleaning cast iron tool surfaces, clean and change saw blades.
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11. Adhere to OSHA safety standards related to on-the-job safety such as the use of ladders, fall protection, power tools, and personal protective equipment.
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USE OF MEASURING TOOLS (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Ability to accurately measure, layout, and cut glass to various shapes using a variety of tools.
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13. Use framing squares, tape measures, scribes, levels, calipers, and protractors to layout, fabricate, and install complex framework, joinery, molding, and other building components.
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14. Efficient in reading measuring devices such as tape measures and architect scale rulers.
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15. Efficient in reading measuring devices to mix ratios for mortar mixes.
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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)
16. Perform job duties following oral and written instructions.
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17. Maintain daily and/or weekly logs on project status.
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18. Read construction documents such as blueprints, field sketches, and mechanical drawings to construct, remodel and/or repair facilities.
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19. Document, dismantle, identify and label historic structures or building components for later reassembly.
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20. Communicate clearly with other coworkers and supervisor to ensure sure work is performed correctly and on time.
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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)
21. Ability to decipher between modern and historic materials and building techniques.
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22. Select proper materials for use on historic structures requiring in-kind treatments.
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23. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and work with simple fractions to plan and measure materials according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions.
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24. Identify and select various species and types of wood, lumber grades, quality.
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25. Knowledgeable of the proper uses for oil, lacquer and latex based paints, stains, varnishes, and thinners.
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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)
26. Inspect structures to determine physical condition and type and amount of maintenance required for preservation.
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27. Applies paint in a neat, professional manner using a variety of application tools including brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
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28. Repair defective windows and doors, installing and making repairs and adjustments to wood, glass, and hardware elements to allow for proper operation and functionality.
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29. Safely erect scaffolding in complex configurations using manufacturers and OSHA specifications.
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30. Follow vehicle, machinery, and job site safety procedures (lockout/tagout, walk around inspections, weight limits, etc.)
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