A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This is a Worker Leader position Contiguous to the Area vacancy and will be a 12 month appointment. Local area residents are encouraged to apply.
Overview
Summary
Lead others in the use of chainsaws and brush saws, axes, drawknives, adzes, wood chisels, and peavies to clear trails. Uses and maintains tools associated with the carpentry trade such as chainsaws, hand saws, power circular saws, jig saws, power and hand drills, generators, chisels and hand tools.
Duties
- Lead others in the use of chainsaws and brush saws, axes, drawknives, adzes, wood chisels, and peavies to clear trails.
- Uses and maintains tools associated with dry masonry trade such as single and double jacks, rock bars, line levels, string lines, tape measures, pionjar and other rock drills, rock breakers (gas jackhammer) plugs, feathers, chisels, cement mixers and trowels.
- Lead and instruct others in the proper maintenance and repair of rigging equipment and recognizing unsafe equipment.
- Understands strengths, capabilities and working load limits of equipment and materials used in rigging operations including wire ropes, synthetic ropes, grip hoists, anchor systems, wire rope clips, knots, shackles and hooks, blocks and wire rope grips.
- Use a chainsaw to fell hazard trees and remove trees from trails.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 14 nights per month.
- Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school.
Qualifications
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of materials
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
How to Apply
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Agency contact information
Christopher Reeves
Email: christopher_reeves@nps.gov
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview.
