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Position Title
Laborer (Trails) (Seasonal)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1612-NERI-25-12632981-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 27, 2025 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?

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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
Thank you for your interest in the Temporary 1039 Trails Laborer positions at New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. 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.

THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER 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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1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Laborer (Trails), WG-3502-03 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. (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. Clear brush, clean grounds and perform litter pick up and removal. (limit characters)
3. Perform daily cleaning and organizing of shop areas. (limit characters)
4. Maintain and clean trail equipment and vehicles. (limit characters)
5. Hike up to 12 miles in a day in moderate to steep terrain. (limit characters)
6. Work outdoors in hot, humid, and cold conditions. (limit characters)
7. Follow verbal instructions to complete trail work assignments. (limit characters)
8. Read and understand work orders and sketches to complete assigned trail work. (limit characters)
9. Maintain daily records and logs that detail work assigned and completed. (limit characters)
10. Follow established safety protocol and policies. (limit characters)
11. Perform cleaning and maintenance, make adjustments or minor repairs to motorized equipment and motor vehicles. (limit characters)
12. Receive formal training, operate and perform basic maintenance on power tools and equipment including chainsaw, weed trimmer, leaf blower, rock drill, generator. (limit characters)
13. Use and perform basic maintenance on hand tools and equipment including axe, shovel, rake, rock bar, and sledge hammer. (limit characters)
14. Perform preventative maintenance such as clean air filters, mix oil and gas, and maintain fluids on small engines. (limit characters)
15. Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks and trailers. (limit characters)
16. Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain and operate tools and equipment. (limit characters)
17. Follow safety procedures during brush and tree cutting and removal. (limit characters)
18. Use and maintain protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, and/or respirator masks. (limit characters)
19. 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. (limit characters)