JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in Yorktown, VA at Colonial National Historical Park, in the Facility Maintenance Division. MAJOR DUTIES: MAJOR DUTIES: Develops a Preservation Maintenance Plan for Yorktown National Cemetery in Colonial National Historical Park that defines preservation objectives and an annual calendar of maintenance activities and task descriptions. Outlines issues to address when determining how this preservation maintenance plan will support existing maintenance program. Conducts field inspection and outlines how to conduct field inspections for varied types of landscape features. Keeps records of maintenance activities and evaluates effectiveness of landscape maintenance operation. Provides technical guidance for landscape management operations determining equipment and material requirements. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures based on horticultural standards. Trains crews to use proper techniques. TERM APPOINTMENT: This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
