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Position Title
(Seasonal) Mason Helper
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
SE-1630-SAJU-25-12701805-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 27, 2025 to Wednesday, March 12, 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 the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Mason Helper duties.
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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. Mix and apply mortar using premixed mortars and custom mortars using native and non-native materials and dyes to replicate existing mortared structures.
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3. Remove plaster, bricks, cinder blocks, ceramic tile vinyl composite tiles, etc.
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4. Perform brick laying, tile setting, lath installation, wall waterproofing and cement finishing.
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5. Select and use masonry tools such as trowels, rakes, brushes, tuck pointers, jointers, plumb bobs, gauge lines, spirit levels, hammer, and chisels.
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6. Use and maintain power tools such as joiners, planers, table and radial arm saws, skill saws, jig saws, routers, hand-held belt sanders and drills.
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7. Patch and repair historic buildings, walls, and sites built of stone, mortar, and stucco.
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8. Identify types of stones used and differentiate among the grade and finishes to ascertain necessary material.
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9. Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) commonly used in stone masonry projects.
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10. Perform proper safety inspections of vehicles, tools and equipment used in the masonry trade.
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11. Participate in tail-gate safety meetings utilizing job hazard analysis (JHA's) and standard operating procedures (SOP's) for masonry related tasks.
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12. Follow verbal instructions to perform tasks, follow manufacturer's instructions for use of all power tools and follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment.
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13. Construct, alter, repair or modify items or structures, which require accuracy, proper spacing and fit, and where appearance is important.
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