- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Trails)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-OZAR-25-12618429-OC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 25, 2024 to Friday, April 25, 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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Maintenance Worker (Trails) WG-4749-05 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.
Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
1.
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-4749-05 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 not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered.
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Construct and maintain trails and related structures including water bars, rock steps, retaining walls, drainage structures, and bridges.
3.
Complete trail surface maintenance by adding, grading, and compacting surface materials (gravel, dirt, etc.) using a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, axes, etc.
4.
Move and position large, heavy rocks or logs using a highline pulley system.
5.
Repair and place trail signs, benches, etc.
6.
Prepare surfaces for painting, including scraping, brushing, cleaning, and caulking.
7.
Perform carpentry tasks to include replacing wooden planks on foot bridges.
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Perform trail maintenance including construction, rehab, and maintenance of water bars, check dams, and other erosion control structures.
9.
Perform trail tread repair and grading.
10.
Construct and maintain retaining walls using dry laid rock construction.
11.
Provide training to volunteers and/or other employees in trail maintenance standards, safety practices and techniques.
12.
Direct work crews of two to six persons to perform field tasks.
13.
Utilize proper drainage techniques such as: cribbing, water diversion bars, drain piping to re-route drainage water flow from trails.
Use of Measuring Instruments
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Ensure that installed or repaired foot bridge components are level and accurately aligned by utilizing levels, tape measures, etc.
15.
Use measuring devices such as tape measure, squares, dividers, and other layout tools to ensure materials are cut to design specifications.
16.
Ability to use laser measuring devices
17.
Ability to use GPS device for marking locations
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Follow supervisor's verbal instructions to complete trail work assignments involving several tasks.
19.
Read and understand work orders and sketches to complete assigned trail work
20.
Interpret work project sketches/blueprints to instruct and direct crews in completing field work
21.
Maintain daily records and logs that detail work assigned and completed.
22.
Follow established safety protocol and policies.
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Operate pick-up truck on private, public, and rough service roads to transport personnel, materials, and supplies to and from work sites.
24.
Perform cleaning and maintenance, make adjustments or minor repairs to motorized equipment and motor vehicles.
25.
Receive formal training and operate and perform basic maintenance on power tools and equipment including chainsaw, pionjar (rock drill), weed trimmer, all-terrain vehicles, and Bobcat equipment.
26.
Use and perform basic maintenance on hand tools and equipment including Pulaski, McLeod, fire rake, swing blade (grass whip), crosscut saw, and grip hoist.
27.
Perform work without lost time accidents or injuries in the past three years.
Knowledge of Materials
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Select and use materials to obtain proper trail tread in various steep rugged terrains
29.
Select and use various sized rocks or other materials to construct walls and cribbing.
30.
knowledge of hardware material used to fasten trail bridges railings, decking and steps
31.
Knowledge of lumber used in trail bridges step construction railings retaining walls.
32.
Select and use a variety of landscaping products and chemicals for operations and application.