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This position is located in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in the Maintenance Division. The typical seasonal period for these positions is May thru November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2024
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
04/01/2024 to 04/05/2024
$25.63 - $29.88 per hour
WL 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Temporary - Not-To-Exceed 1039 hours
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NE-1611-KAWW-24-12371453-ST
784361900
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles within the local commuting area; Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Eligibles.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Heavy physical effort is required in bending, lifting, and using hand and power tools in trail work. As examples of typical strenuous activity, incumbent: Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing over 90 lbs. unassisted and with assistance objects over I00 lbs. Must carry and roll rocks and logs, move rocks of several tons with rock bars, use hammers to crush or shape rock, and use shovel and other hand tools extensively. Incumbent is continually bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, and pulling objects. Frequently hikes up to 15 miles daily and must be able to do so while carrying a backpack, power and/or hand tools. This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE is equipment used to protect the health of the employee, such as a respirator. The Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes the requirements of proper wearing and use of respirators. Facial hair, corrective glasses or goggles that cannot be accommodated within the respirator or any other condition that interferes with or prevents proper seal or valve function is prohibited. Post-employment medical examination will determine the incumbent's fitness to properly wear PPE if considered as a candidate for this position. Sturdy boots are also required in this position. Sturdy boots are also required in this position.
Temperature extremes encountered rage from 80 to 100 degrees F in the summer, to -20 to 50 degrees F in winter. Terrain is steep and rocky resulting in unstable footing. Environmental hazards include exposure to mosquitos, black flies, wasp stings, sun bum, bruises, cuts, scrapes, and moisture. Incumbent must have the ability to live and work effectively in backcountry areas in close contact with small numbers of people for extended periods of time. This may require living and working out of a wilderness camp for up to IO days at a time. Incumbent must live and work out-of-doors on projects in mountainous terrain at, elevations between 900 and 2,000 feet in all extremes of adverse weather conditions. Trail work is dusty, and hazardous conditions may exist when moving rocks and logs, working in and around rockslide areas, working around livestock, falling, and bucking trees, and working around rigging equipment and machinery.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/05/2024:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/05/2024.You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
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. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/784361900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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