- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Trails) (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-NERI-25-12640966-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 27, 2025 to Tuesday, May 20, 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.
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 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.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform trail maintenance tasks to include tree felling, bucking, brush removal as well as root/rock removal, re-benching tread, and repairing drainage structures.
3.
Perform rigging techniques including high lines, high leads, 2 to 1, and directional pulls using equipment such as Griphoists.
4.
Perform masonry work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of trail structures including; retaining walls, retainer bars, water bars, causeways, rip-rap, and bridge abutments.
5.
Perform carpentry work associated with trail rehabilitation and maintenance primarily using heavy log and rough-sawn lumber on trail structures such as steps, bridges, retaining walls, and boardwalks.
6.
Repair and install trail signs, benches, etc.
7.
Measure, cut, and install logs and rough-sawn lumber on trail structures such as steps, retaining walls, bridges, causeways, and boardwalks.
8.
Quarry, cut, shape, and finish stone for building trail structures including water bars, causeways, riprap, retaining walls, and bridge abutments.
9.
Inspect trail drainage patterns as they relate to trail use and erosion of a trail system.
10.
Identify future and existing trail maintenance problems.
11.
Assist in leading NPS staff, youth corps and volunteer crews to carry out trail maintenance and projects.
12.
Follow oral instructions provided by a supervisor or work leader.
13.
Read and understand work orders and sketches to complete assigned trail work.
14.
Interpret work project sketches/blueprints to complete field work.
15.
Follow established safety protocols and policies.
16.
Ensure that installed or repaired trail structures are level and accurately aligned by utilizing levels, tape measures, etc.
17.
Use measuring devices such as tape measure, squares, dividers, and other layout tools to ensure materials are cut to design specifications.
18.
Ability to use GPS device for marking locations.
19.
Measure and add appropriate materials to a variety of cement and mortar mixes.
20.
Select and use various sized rocks or other materials to construct walls and cribbing.
21.
Knowledge of lumber used in trail bridges step construction railings retaining walls.
22.
Knowledge of hardware material used to fasten trail bridges railings, decking and steps.
23.
Select and use a paints, stains, and solvents for roads and trails related projects.
24.
Use and maintain masonry tools including single and double jacks, rock bars, line levels, string lines, tape measures, air-driven or gasoline rock drills and attachments, chisels, cement mixers, trowels, etc.
25.
Use and maintain logwork, carpentry, and landscaping tools such as chain saws, weedeaters, leaf blowers, pole saws, timber tongs, draw knives, wood chisels, scribes, calipers, hand saws, power circular saws, jig saws, power and hand drills, power hand planers, generators and carpentry hand tools.
26.
Operate, inspect and maintain trucks, skid steer loaders, chippers, power wheelbarrows, ATV's, UTV's, and similar equipment.
27.
Perform vehicle maintenance such as checking fluid levels, changing flat tires, replacing engine oil, replacing air filters and cleaning interior and exterior.
28.
Use and maintain protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, saw chaps, safety shoes and/or respirator masks.
29.
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.