- Position Title
- Preservationist (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-GETT-25-12612995-OC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 2, 2024 to Monday, May 19, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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:
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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.
- 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 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.
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:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Preservationist, WG-4701-09 position. For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. DO NOT overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification of references as appropriate. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Preservationist, WG-4701-09 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform preservation work on historic buildings representing vernacular architecture designs dating from the 19th & 20th Century.
3.
Replace historic structural elements in-kind
4.
Repair and maintain non-historic structures.
5.
Interpret and implement the use of Federal guidelines such as the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
6.
Install historic roofing materials such as slate, metal, asphalt shingle, wooden shakes and shingles.
7.
Repair or replace sheathing, boards, beams or joists on roofing projects.
8.
Repair or replace historic windows sashes and hardware.
9.
Install or replace door locks, sash locks, hinges, latches or other hardware.
10.
Prepare surfaces for painting by scraping, filling voids, sanding and cleaning.
11.
Select and apply paint to match adjacent surfaces.
12.
Use of rulers, tape measures, squares and levels to perform carpentry duties.
13.
Use mathematics to calculate and measure fractions.
14.
Compute square footage, cubic footage.
15.
Measure volume to ensure proper proportions of masonry components are mixed for specified consistency
16.
Use carpentry tools and techniques of the 19th and 20th century.
17.
Use band saws, table saws, radial arm saws, miter saws, planers, shapers, routers, circular saws, drills, drill presses, jointers and sanders for manipulating wood.
18.
Use putty knives, point driving tools, glazier tool, glass cutters and heat guns for repairing window sashes.
19.
Use scrapers, disk sanders, paint brushes, rollers and spraying equipment.
20.
Follow oral instruction for projects and carry out the work with little supervisory check during progress.
21.
Develop list of supplies and materials needed for projects.
22.
Document historic preservation work using drawings, photographs and daily logs.
23.
Assist with inspection of historic structures to determine condition and provide recommendations for proper maintenance.
24.
Identify and select paint, stains and preservatives for projects.
25.
Identify and select a variety of stone, brick and masonry materials.
26.
Identify, select and prepare a variety of mortars and plastering.
27.
Identify and select a variety of woods, logs, or timbers.
28.
Identify and select a variety of roofing materials to include shingles, shakes, slate, ceramic or asphalt.
29.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupation Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or dismissing you from the position/agency during the probation period. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1. Understand this warning, 2. Have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and, 3. Verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.