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Position Title
Maintenance Worker (Trails) (Seasonal)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1612-FRSP-25-12629546-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 16, 2024 to Monday, May 19, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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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. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Maintenance Worker (Trails), WG-4749-07 position. Read all 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 RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Replace glass panes and damaged portions of concrete or wooden walks and/or steps. (limit characters)
3. Measures, cuts, and installs dimensional lumber using on-site measurements, verbal and/or written directions, blueprints or from simple plans and specifications. (limit characters)
4. Has a complete knowledge of trail maintenance techniques and must be able to recognize future and existing maintenance problems. (limit characters)
5. Perform normal operator maintenance on equipment such as greasing fittings, replacing belts, cleaning filters, changing oil, lubrication, adding fluids, or changing tires. (limit characters)
6. Clean visitor use buildings, offices, or comfort stations (e.g., toilets, floors, and garbage cans). (limit characters)
7. Perform construction of structures and reconstruction of existing buildings. (limit characters)
8. Set forms for foundations and foundation footings. (limit characters)
9. Paint a variety of structures such as interior metal, wood and masonry surfaces, wood trim and new and old cabinets. (limit characters)
10. Mow, fertilize, water, cut, edge, or seed lawn or grounds areas. (limit characters)
11. Control weeds and brush around buildings, utilities, picnic areas, roads, or parking areas. (limit characters)
12. Use of measuring devices such as dividers, tape measure squares, and other layout tools. (limit characters)
13. Ensure installed components are level and accurately aligned by utilizing levels, tape measures, etc. (limit characters)
14. Use mathematics to calculate and measure fractions. (limit characters)
15. Measure volume to ensure proper proportions of masonry components are mixed for specified consistency. (limit characters)
16. Compute square footage, cubic footage. (limit characters)
17. Follow detailed written instructions or work orders. (limit characters)
18. Follow oral instructions provided by a supervisor or senior employee. (limit characters)
19. Follow established safety protocols and policies. (limit characters)
20. Follow manufacturer's instructions and safety manuals for the use of tools, equipment, machinery, chemicals and cleaning products. (limit characters)
21. Assemble appropriate tools, gear, and equipment necessary to complete daily work projects. (limit characters)
22. Use and maintain custodial, janitorial, or general laborer tools and equipment such as vacuum cleaners, shampooer, scrub brushes, dusters, mops, or brooms. (limit characters)
23. Use hand tools such as grading rakes, stone hooks, spades, or various types of pruning shears. (limit characters)
24. Operate motor vehicles such as 4x2 or 4x4 pickups; trash compactors, small single and dual axle trailers; small tractors with bucket, fork and grader attachments; forklift; and bobcat. (limit characters)
25. Operates and performs operator maintenance on cars, trucks, and/or van and stake trucks to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. (limit characters)
26. Use scrapers, sand paper, steel wool, brushes, rollers, ladders air and airless sprayers. (limit characters)
27. Use of biohazards and chemicals following proper safety precautions. (limit characters)
28. Select and use carpentry material such as dimensional lumber, plywood, composition shingles, drywall nails, fasteners, door and window hardware, exterior siding, etc. (limit characters)
29. Select and use painting material such as paint thinner, paints, varnish, stains, sealers, fillers, sandpaper, drywall texture, joint compound, etc. (limit characters)
30. Select and use masonry material such as dry stack stone, paving stone, concrete block, brick, tile, etc. (limit characters)
31. Select the proper type of concrete, additives, colors and quantities. (limit characters)
32. 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 this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. (limit characters)