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Trolley Conductor

National Park Service • Temporary • Lowell, Massachusetts • $18.52 - $21.60 / hour • 1w ago

Trolley Conductor

Department of the Interior

National Park Service

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Summary

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.

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Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/23/2024 to 01/22/2025
Appointment type

Temporary - Not to Exceed 1039 Hours
Service

Competitive
Job family (Series)
- 5701 Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operating

Duties

Responsible for stopping traffic on busy roadways and safely directing trolleys across intersections.
Responsible for reading and interpreting railroad switch positions and throwing/securing switches properly.
Responsible for maintaining accurate records of the number of visitors using the trolley on a daily basis.
Responsible for maintaining trolley schedule of pick-up and drop-off times of visitors taking park tours.
Ensure safe loading/unloading of passengers and communicating with staff and trolley passengers to facilitate safe operations.

Area Information:

Lowell National Historical Park is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, which is 35 miles northwest of Boston and served by Boston commuter rail service.

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.
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 a Trolley Conductor without more than normal supervision
Operation of Motor Vehicles
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
Ability to Operate Safely (non-motorized vehicles)
Reliability and Dependability as a Trolley Car Operator

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

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 You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position.
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position.
Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 01/22/2025:

Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed.
A complete Occupational Questionnaire

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.