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 your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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1. Are you the spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty?
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2. Are you a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty?
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3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
Toverify your eligibilityforoption1 identified above, you must submit documentation verifying active duty status; and documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., 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; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
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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.
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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5.
Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:
complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
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6.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
Current Federal or former employees with career or career- conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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7.
Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or
more nontemporary Foreign Service appointments; AND, your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement)?For more information, review on OPM.GOV.
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Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service? For more information, review on OPM.GOV.
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Are you a current or former limited non-career appointee with the Foreign Service and have at least 48 months of continuous service, a performance rating of satisfactory or better, and if a former employee, no more than a one year break in service since your qualifying appointment?
Toverify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-
50) reflecting your nontemporary status. If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, 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 your service which includes character of service.
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8.
Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
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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.
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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10.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
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11.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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12.
Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
Transfer, reassignment or reinstatement eligible: current Federal or former employee with career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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13.
Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
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14.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restriction
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15.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
Toverify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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16.
Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?
Toverify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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17.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
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,
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.
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18.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
recently separated (within the past 3 years)
are a disabled veteran
served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
received an Armed Forces Service Medal
If eligible, 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 your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
1.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
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2.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
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A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
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Assessment 1
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You must show that you meet the experience described below. Read all responses before making your selection. Mark only one response. If you select more than one response or leave the question blank you will be rated ineligible. Any skill that you indicate you have experience with in the following occupational questionnaire MUST be specifically documented in your resume or application. This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, for disbarment from federal employment, or for dismissal after you begin work. Falsifying a federal job application, attempting to violate the privacy of others, or attempting to compromise the operation of this system may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
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1.
From the descriptions below select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision for the Maintenance Mechanic, WG-10 position.
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You must be able to work in tight spaces and from high, narrow surfaces. You must mark either A or B for the questions below. If you answer B you will be considered not eligible for this position.
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2.
Acrophobia (fear of heights) applies to performing duties from elevations, both stationary and mobile, to heights up to 630 Ft.
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3.
Claustrophobia (fear of enclosure).
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For each task listed below, select the statement from A through E that best describes your level of experience, education, and/or training. If you leave any question blank, your score will be negatively impacted. ATTENTION: For each question below, you must document your skill level in your resume. This means, for example, that if you rate yourself at the journeyman level (E) for a skill or task, you must document when you have supervised or trained others doing that skill or task. If you rate yourself at the independent level (D), you must show that you did the task as a regular and recurring part of a job. Your score may be lowered for any skills which are not documented. NOTE: If you consider yourself at the journeyman level (E) your resume should support at least 5 years of experience in elevator, and/or facility industrial electrical systems.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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4.
Perform as journey-level Maintenance Mechanic in repairing, maintaining and modifying components associated with elevator, or similar mechanical operations.
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5.
Independently plan and lay out assignments with a minimum of accompanying instructions concerning the work methods or the materials to be used.
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6.
Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs of elevator type systems to include bearings, linkages, sheaves, governors and hoist gear reduction assemblies.
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7.
Perform journeyman level electrical installation and troubleshooting, to include electronic Programmable Logic Controls.
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8.
Prepare worksite by setting up scaffold, ladders, stands, etc.; and cover work areas with protective materials to prevent damage from soil, grease, or stain marks.
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9.
Operate and perform minor maintenance of central plant Air Handler Units and chilled water system.
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10.
Operate metal fabrication machinery to include lathes, saws, milling machines, arc welders, wire welders, plasma cutters, drill presses, metal brakes and grinders.
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11.
Perform minor facility maintenance of plumbing systems to include toilets, urinals, flush meters, waterlines, valves and drains.
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12.
Prepare and paint surfaces in a professional manor, clean-up, and properly store paint and supplies.
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13.
Prepare record of actions taken on work order requests, preventive maintenance schedules, written instructions, etc., and obtain required coordination and signatures.
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14.
Requisition and receive replacement parts, materials, and supplies; validates stock numbers, quantity, and nomenclature on associated paperwork; and notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
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15.
Store supplies and equipment in proper bin or rack according to nomenclature, size, and available space.
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16.
Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement of electronic controls such as PLCs, proximity switches, relays, transducers, microprocessor boards, and associated devices.
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17.
Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs, both AC and DC, of elevator type systems to include motors, contactors, relays, resistors, control boxes, motors, brushes, switches, and associated wiring.
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18.
Perform troubleshooting and repairs to electrical distribution system of industrial complex, to include switch gear, disconnects, load centers, ATS gear, lighting circuits, and wiring.
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Perform minor maintenance and repairs to HVAC systems to include pumps, Air handlers, chillers and cooling towers.
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20.
Operate emergency generator as part of monthly maintenance and trouble shoot problems during emergency situations.
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21.
Operate, maintain and repair various size and type sump and storm water pit pumps.
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22.
Test systems/equipment unit upon completion of repair to ensure that equipment and systems operate as intended.
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23.
Service power sources by tightening connections, making splices, and insulating exposed wires.
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24.
Experience in an industrial trade similar to elevator machinery.
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25.
Experience as an Industrial Controls Technician.
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26.
Use hand tools, portable power tools, and a wide variety of test equipment to service and troubleshoot electrical and HVAC equipment, including special tools such as: acetylene torch, hydraulic press, and micrometers.
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27.
Prepare and gather all necessary tools, equipment, and materials for project or assignment. Pickup all tools and equipment after completion of project or assignment; and clean, oil, and grease before returning to designated compartments, racks, bins, carts, or lockers.
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28.
Perform maintenance and repairs using lifting devices such as hoists and rigging devices to ensure the safety of self and others.
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29.
Use, maintain, and account for all types of hand and/or power tools and testing devices required to accomplish assigned duties.
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30.
Select and obtain appropriate materials and replacement parts by comparison with defective parts.
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31.
Learn to find and identify common defects in elevator systems by operating, watching, and listening to the equipment.
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32.
Trace and locate defects, determine nature and extent of repairs required, select appropriate tools complete assigned repairs.
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33.
Sweep, dust, and remove trash to keep work area clean and orderly.
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34.
Follow industry safety practices, procedures, rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
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35.
Use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing such as Arc Flash Clothing, Fall Protection, safety shoes, glasses, ear protection, face masks, and/or hard hats.
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36.
Operate equipment in a safe manner, applying established safety rules and regulations to minimize minor violations and to avoid major violations due to error or negligence.
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37.
Inform the supervisor of accidents and/or damage to supplies or equipment or of any observed unsafe practices, procedures, and/or conditions.
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38.
Ability to learn to perform the more advanced work of the maintenance mechanic trade as a means of developing trade skills and gaining knowledge of the trade.
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39.
Apply and interpret information in blueprints, charts, and sketches to select tools and decide on methods and techniques to use to complete assigned project.
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40.
Plan and complete work using schematics, building plans, shop sketches, blueprints, oral assignment, technical manuals, and/or work orders.
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Use work orders, blueprints, sketches, manufacturers' catalogs, repair manuals, and other instructions.
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42.
Independently plan and lay out assignments with a minimum of accompanying instructions concerning the work methods or the materials to be used.
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43.
Perform minor facility maintenance of plumbing systems to include toilets, urinals, flush meters, waterlines, valves and drains.
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44.
Prepare and paint surfaces in a professional manor, clean-up, and properly store paint and supplies.
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