- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Trails) (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-NERI-25-12634585-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?
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:
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.
- 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
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-05 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 this screen out, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Use rock and other fill materials to construct retaining walls, checks, steps, etc.
3.
Complete trail surface maintenance by adding, grading and compacting surface materials (gravel, dirt, etc.) using a variety of hand tools.
4.
Maintain trail corridors by clearing blow downs and brush, blowing leaves, and maintaining drainage structures.
5.
Use native and imported materials to repair and replace causeways, bridge decks, and railings.
6.
Repair and place trail signs, benches, etc.
7.
Install drainage structures such as water bars, grade dips, and culverts to effectively divert water off trails.
8.
Utilize advanced rigging techniques such as high lines, high leads, and 2 to 1 systems to move and place heavy objects.
9.
Use miters, lap joints, and other techniques for carpentry related projects.
10.
Split and shape stone for masonry projects.
11.
Prepare surfaces for painting, including scraping, brushing, cleaning and caulking.
12.
Ensure that installed or repaired trail structures are level and accurately aligned by utilizing levels, tape measures, etc.
13.
Use measuring devices such as tape measure, squares, dividers, and other layout tools to ensure materials are cut to design specifications.
14.
Ability to use laser measuring devices.
15.
Ability to use GPS device for marking locations.
16.
Follow oral instructions provided by a supervisor, leader, or senior employee.
17.
Read and understand work orders and sketches to complete assigned trail work.
18.
Interpret work project sketches/blueprints to complete field work.
19.
Follow established safety protocol and policies.
20.
Utilize a variety of hand tools such as: shovels, rock bars, sledge hammers, pulaskis, pick mattocks, and mcleods to perform trails maintenance and grounds upkeep.
21.
Operate a variety of power tools such as chain saws, string trimmers, rock drills, vibrating tamper, and power wheelbarrows.
22.
Perform preventative maintenance such as oil change, clean air filters, mixing oil and gas, and maintaining fluids on small engines.
23.
Perform vehicle maintenance such as checking fluid levels, changing flat tires, replacing engine oil, replacing air filters and cleaning interior and exterior.
24.
Maintain a safe and clean work area by removing waste material, sweeping, mopping and returning tools and equipment to their proper location after use.
25.
Use and maintain protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes and/or respirator masks.
26.
Select and use various sized rocks or other materials to construct walls and cribbing.
27.
Knowledge of lumber used in trail bridges step construction railings retaining walls.
28.
Knowledge of hardware material used to fasten trail bridges railings, decking and steps.
29.
Select and use a paints, stains, and solvents for roads and trails related projects.
30.
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.