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Position Title
Maintenance Worker Leader
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NC-1616-CHOH-25-12637636IMP Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, January 9, 2025 to Thursday, January 23, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. 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.
 
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.
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2. Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:

Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced. 

To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
  • was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
  • served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
  • performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
  • if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
 
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
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4. Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
 
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
 
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Due Weight Performance
1. My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). (limit characters)
Washington DC Local Commuting Area
1. Are you currently residing within the local commuting area of Washington, DC? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Maintenance Worker Leader position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications. (limit characters)
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. (limit characters)
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From the descriptions below select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for Maintenance Worker Leader WL-08 work. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. Your resume must support your response and demonstrate that you are able to perform the work personally. If your resume does not support your response, you may be determined to be ineligible or you may be placed in a lower quality category.
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Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, Repair, etc. (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. Perform repairs to buildings including repairing or replacing doors, windows, and other wooden building elements.  Construct new framing or forms. (limit characters)
3. Install wooden trim pieces within small tolerances, where finished work is clean, smooth, and free of defects. (limit characters)
4. Perform painting of interior and exterior structures with latex paint and stain on wood, metal, and masonry surface (limit characters)
5. Plan and complete demolition and installation of asphalt shingles and metal roofing (limit characters)
6. Maintain or repair historic structures built of stone and mortar.  Remove damaged sections of mortar and repair damaged sections of walls to match existing undamaged sections. (limit characters)
Technical Practices (theoretical, pecise, artistic) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Plan and execute the efficient painting of surfaces, interior and exterior, leaving neat and clean surfaces and lines (limit characters)
8. Maintain neat and even lines on roofing installation, while ensuring that complete coverage and no leaks (limit characters)
9. Ability to plan, sequence, and over see the placement of  mortar and concrete where appearance is important. (limit characters)
10. Operate and perform basic maintenance on grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, edgers, trimmers, and leaf blowers.  And plan and direct the most efficient execution of grounds work. (limit characters)
Use of measuring instruments (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
11. Abillity to make precise measurements and markings with measuring tapes or a variety of levels. (limit characters)
12. Ability to measure volumes of paints and chemicals for the purpose of mixing liquids to the desired consistency (limit characters)
13. Use and demonstrate proper techniques and housekeeping practices to avoid injury (limit characters)
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Follow safety manuals and best practice guidance regarding the use of tools and equipment. (limit characters)
15. Follow written and verbal instruction to perform tasks, interpret drawings and sketches. (limit characters)
16. Demonstrates proper work methods and sets a work pace. (limit characters)
17. Ability to communicate instructions and work assignments so they are understood by subordinate employees (limit characters)
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
18. Ability to use hand and power tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrives, drills, sanders, and squares (limit characters)
19. Use and clean paint scrapers, steel wool, brushes, roller, and paint sprayers (limit characters)
20. Use utility knives, ladders, scaffolding, tar sealant, and pneumatic nailers in the installation of roofing. (limit characters)
21. Use basic masonry tools including trowels, chisels, bars, and floats. (limit characters)
22. Ability to use and maintain light duty trucks and trailers. (limit characters)
Knowledge of materials. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
23. Ability to select the appropriate wood type, screw size and type, and sealant to perform carpentry work. (limit characters)
24. Select the appropriate paint or stain for painting work and the appropriate tool for application. (limit characters)
25. Ability to mix mortar and cement to the correct consistency and color. (limit characters)
26. Ensures necessary tools, equipment, and supplies are available when needed. (limit characters)
27. Promote crew cohesion and create a safe working environment. (limit characters)
Verification Statement (limit characters)
28. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)