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Position Title
Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PWR-1548-SR-25-12590231-CB Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 to Tuesday, January 14, 2025
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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)
3. 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)
Assessment 1
Ability to Lead or Supervise (Screen-out) (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the ability to lead or supervise for the Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails) WL-7 position. You must show that you have the experience described below. Read all responses before making your selection. Mark only one response. If you select more than one response or leave the question blank you will be rated ineligible. Any skill you indicate you have experience with in the following occupational questionnaire must be specifically documented with examples in your resume or application. (limit characters)
Technical Practices (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. Design, construct, and maintain single and multi-tiered dry and wet stone masonry rock walls. (limit characters)
3. Construct and maintain trail structures, including boardwalks, bridges and abutments from native materials. (limit characters)
4. Use rigging gear for moving large objects on construction sites (e.g. move 1500-pound bridge stringers into place, move logs in off-road situations). (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)
5. Interpret instructions, specifications and schematics to plan, design and construct trail new trails reroutes, and bridges/boardwalks. (limit characters)
6. Follow manufacturers manuals to troubleshoot and repair gas powered chainsaws and rock drills. (limit characters)
7. Practice safe operating procedures following Job Hazard Analysis forms. (limit characters)
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. Operate skid-steer tractors, mini excavators, backhoe loaders and dump trucks. (limit characters)
9. Demonstrate proper use and maintenance of gas powered equipment such as chainsaws, rock drills and generators. (limit characters)
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)
10. Select materials needed for a wilderness trail maintenance or construction project, including tools needed for the work and techniques, and equipment and materials needed for logistical support. (limit characters)
11. Select, install, and maintain materials used for dry and/or wet stone mason construction and rough and/or finished carpentry in front or back country settings for trail structures such as retaining walls, bridge abutments, and bridge construction. (limit characters)
12. Quarry, cut, shape, and finish stone. (limit characters)
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)
13. Use and instruct in the use of levels and tape measures to plan and lay out trail, bridge, and abutment construction projects. (limit characters)
14. Use and instruct in the use of line and throw bags to measure and set rigging operations. (limit characters)
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair (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. Use, operate, repair and instruct others in same for: hand and power tools used to perform trail work, such as: rock bar, double jack, 12 pound peen hammer, single jack, shovel, rake, pick, axe brushing shears, plugs and feathers, bull set, handset, point, chain saw, jack hammer, bit grinder, power winch, portable pump and others. (limit characters)
16. Plan and layout rigging to move large heavy equipment, large rocks, steel beams and a variety of other materials used in a variety of construction including bridges. (limit characters)