- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NC-1616-GWMP-25-12727820-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025 to Monday, June 9, 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?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
3.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
Assessment 1
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirements for the Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-5.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Maintenance Worker position
Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)
1.
Do you have the ability to do the work of the Maintenance Worker WG-4749-05 position without more than normal supervision?
For the below task statements, select the response (A-E) from the list that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Ensure that your application supports all of your responses. The tasks will be used to assess the experience and skills you possess to perform the duties of this position. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A- I know little or nothing about this. B- I have had study or training in this, but I have never done this on the job. C- I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised. D- I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision. E- I am consulted by other journey persons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Operate light vehicles such as pick-up truck.
3.
Operate a fork lift to load and unload supplies.
4.
Operate work vehicles in heavily congested traffic areas such as the parkway or picnic areas.
Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Collect trash, clean and service picnic and visitor facilities.
6.
Use simple hand tools and power tools safely.
7.
Receive, unload and process incoming shipments following established procedures.
8.
Perform routine maintenance on picnic sites and trails.
9.
Perform minor plumbing repairs such as tightening or replacing fittings and fixtures.
10.
Uses shovels or trucks with plows or spreader for snow removal.
Use of Measuring Instruments
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Make simple measurements using tape measure and square.
12.
Perform replacement work involving a degree of precision, accuracy, or appearance.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Understand written materials and manuals.
14.
Follow detailed instructions.
15.
Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.
16.
Independently prioritize and carry out daily work assignments.
17.
Use knowledge of simple and common trade practices to perform daily work.
18.
Assist higher graded workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work.
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Use simple hand tools such as hammers, saws, brushes and rollers, screwdrivers, and wrenches.
20.
Use power tools such as electric drills and saws in a safe and acceptable manner.
21.
Operates small gas powered equipment such as weed eaters and mowers.
Knowledge of Materials
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Use carpentry skills to repair picnic tables or other wood fixtures.
23.
Use carpentry skills to make minor adjustments or replaces hinges, latches, and catches.
24.
Perform painting repairs using brushes and rollers according to specific instructions.
25.
Use plumbing skills to remove traps, replace fixtures and fittings.
26.
Use plumbing skills to unclog drains using a plunger.
27.
Use plumbing skills to replace faucets, flush valves etc.
Verification Statement
28.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.