- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker Supervisor(Trails) (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-DEWA-25-12709270-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 17, 2025 to Monday, March 31, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
3.
If you do not have a current performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor, WS-4749-07 position. Read all the 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.
2.
Manage front and hiking trails, multiuse bike trails, equestrian and handicap accessible trails, drainage structures, bridges, signage, grounds mowing etc.
3.
Provide technical assistance in the construction and maintenance of trails, bridges, and roads throughout the park.
4.
Conduct detailed on-site assessments of the condition of trails, bridges, and roads using FMSS or equivalent facility management software.
5.
Manage the operations and maintenance of a light and heavy equipment fleet, including heavy equipment, trucks, passenger vehicles, trailers, and UTV/ATV's.
6.
Supervise and plan work activities for special emphasis, and volunteer work groups when assigned to the division.
7.
Plan short and long-range programming for labor, material, and equipment requirements for routine, cyclic, preventive and rehabilitation maintenance and contract projects under supervised areas of responsibility.
8.
Supervise or lead a variety of trade workers including crafts such as carpentry, masonry, roads, trails, and engineering equipment operators in highly congested and remote work sites.
9.
Responsible for working with the Park NEPA Compliance Program to ensure all trail work is completed according to Directors Order 12, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historical Preservation Act (NHPA).
10.
Responsible for working with the Park NEPA Compliance Program to ensure all trail work is completed according to Directors Order 12, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historical Preservation Act (NHPA).
11.
Works closely with the Outdoor Recreation Planner and Roads and Trails Facility Manager for planning the trail program, recreational opportunities, and visitor satisfaction in relation to trails within and surrounding the Park.
12.
Use computers, hardware, and software programs to manipulate, transfer, and utilize existing data to create files and reports which may support maintenance operations, i.e., MS Word, Excel, Facility Condition Asset (FCAS), Cost Estimating Software System (CESS), Project Management Information System (PMIS), Planning Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) or similar software programs.
13.
Select and use material and supplies (lumber, building materials) in accordance with plans and detailed instructions.
14.
Select and use a variety of fasteners, i.e. screws, nails, bolts, brackets and glues for basic carpentry for constructing or routine repairs.
15.
Knowledge of trail surface material, rock used for retaining walls concrete used for securing railing posts.
16.
Utilize guidelines such as facility branch guidelines, contract documents, engineering guides, manufacturer's catalogs, estimating guides, OSHA standards and other technical and job-related literature to perform work in facility maintenance.
17.
Interact effectively with local management, higher level office personnel, and facility maintenance staff at the peer and supervisory level.
18.
Merge work order data and create facility management proposals using the Project Management Information System (PMIS) or equivalent to develop project funding requests, including project descriptions, justifications, beginning and ending Facility Condition Index, work order types, and cost estimates.
19.
Ensure operational compliance with organizational guidelines, and state and federal regulations concerning natural and cultural resources, building codes, acceptable safety standards/regulations, hazardous materials/waste, trade and sustainable practices, etc.
20.
Use resourcefulness, judgment and initiative to select, adapt, and apply regulations, policies and principles to facility projects.
21.
Promote and support the sustainable use of natural resources, such as reducing the amount of waste generated, purchasing environmentally preferable products, and recycling and reusing materials.
22.
Exercise authority and be involved in the day-to-day and long term maintenance of the trail infrastructure.
23.
Able to react to quickly changing scenarios involving decision making abilities as to the proper maintenance response.
24.
Make independent decision in the field to promote work efficiency.
25.
Review proposed projects to identify the feasibility of and opportunities for sharing resources, bundling of work orders into larger projects, and other means of achieving cost efficiency.
26.
Review and inspect the progress of work and make necessary recommendations or changes in methods and procedures to reduce or control cost and accomplish work assignments effectively.
27.
Selects and assigns work to subordinates through oral and written requests. The incumbent utilizes his/her knowledge in the interpretation and setting of maintenance needs and priorities.
28.
Reviews all completed work for accuracy, quality and adherence to NPS standards. Incumbent utilizes his/her initiative and technical abilities in making judgment calls on routine work, emergency work, scheduling, work methods and procedures.
29.
Reviews all production/project costs and actively pursues the control of such costs within his/her span of control. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all historical compliance, resource protection, NPS guidelines, hazardous materials, safety, regulations, and trail standards are adhered to in strict accordance with procedures as established within the park.
30.
Sets deadlines, milestones, and detentionees the most efficient scheduling sequence for all work. Incumbent explains work assignments to subordinates to ensure a complete understanding of work methods, procedures, and sets standards for the results expected.
31.
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.