USA Staffing

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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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a United States Citizen?

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A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Would you accept a temporary appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

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.

A. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex to perform work as a Mason Helper. I am skilled in construction or repair of ornate or decorative building features and components of historic structures, and the altering or repairs to structural elements. I have assisted in the maintenance and repair of a variety of structures of brick and mortar, terra cotta, and stone. I am able to assist journey-level masons in repairing, maintaining or constructing a variety of structures and surfaces of brick, stone or mortar. I can remove damaged portions of walls, partitions. I can tear out portions of walls for the installation of windows and doors. I am able to carry out this work through oral or written instruction. I often work independently, and I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence and assist others.

B. I have the ability to perform the full range to perform work as a Mason Helper. I have assisted in the maintenance and repair of a variety of structures of brick and mortar, terra cotta, and stone. I am able to assist journey-level masons in repairing, maintaining or constructing a variety of structures and surfaces of brick, stone or mortar. I can remove damaged portions of walls, partitions. I can tear out portions of walls for the installation of windows and doors. I am able to carry out this work through oral or written instruction. I may work independently or assist other workers under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

C. I have the ability to perform the common to perform work as a Mason Helper. I have common knowledge utilizing hand/power tools associated with masonry work and working with materials specific to historic fabric. I work under normal supervision or higher-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

D. I have the ability to perform simple Mason Helper work, or I have received training on the use of basic tools.

E. I do not possess the abilities described above.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

2. Mix and apply mortar using premixed mortars and custom mortars using native and non-native materials and dyes to replicate existing mortared structures.

A. I know little or nothing about this.

B. I have had study or training in this.