- Position Title
- Preservationist - Seasonal
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-ADAM-25-12702897-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 28, 2025 to Friday, March 14, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Preservationist, WG-4701-9 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
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform masonry work on structures and existing buildings (re-pointing, grouting, plastering)
3.
Select brick, block, or stone for repair of historic and modern structures.
4.
Select rock for repair of a wide variety of historic structures such as bridges, dams, and walls.
5.
Safely use and maintain the full range of hand and power masonry tools.
6.
Create and mix mortars using sand, cement, lime, and tinting agents to match consistency and color of surrounding materials.
7.
Cut, shape and finish stone and brick to match existing designs and patterns.
8.
Provides preservation skills necessary to plan, execute and document the exterior and interior preservation and rehabilitation.
9.
Fabricate or restore items to replicate the original historic fabric including balusters, molding, detailed trim, shutters, windows, and doors.
10.
Fabricate or rehabilitate various structure finishes keeping within exact replication criteria for historic structures.
11.
Assemble items using a variety of joining techniques.
12.
Perform wood crafting such as the reproduction of historic trims and moldings or decorative finish work.
13.
Possesses a full knowledge of shop mathematics and measuring tools to measure and estimate project/work time and materials.
14.
Uses proper proportion of sand, lime cement, and water to obtain the appropriate consistency when mixing materials.
15.
Keep accurate records of the type of work performed, the nature of the materials used, amount of time spent, and written instructions received.
16.
Read, interpret, understand, draft, and apply comprehensive drawings, technical guides and specifications, blueprints, and sketches, working drawings.
17.
Work from work orders, use blueprints and use shop manuals to construct, remodel and/or repair facilities.
18.
Read and interpret instructions or plans.
19.
Follow directions from supervisor, read and understand material application directions.
20.
Use tapes, rules, calipers, squares and levels to plan, layout and complete work with precision.
21.
Safely use a variety of trade and specialty hand and power tools.
22.
Set up, maintain, and adjust tools used to fabricate intricate historic structures, cabinetry, and fixtures.
23.
Perform duties in a safe manner.
24.
Select and use a variety of premium wood types, both soft and hardwood.
25.
Identify different cuts including cross grain, vertical or edge grain, flat grain, quarter sawn, etc.
26.
Selects the appropriate glue, adhesive, epoxy, and wood putty to perform the work at hand.
27.
Select brick, block, rock or stone for repair of historic and contemporary structures, such as bridges, dams, and walls.
28.
Select, advise on and substitute proper materials needed in constructing, altering, or repairing structures and items according to specifications.
29.
Create and mix mortars using sand, cement, lime, and tinting agents to match consistency and color of surrounding materials.
30.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency. 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.