JOB 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. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a working leader over a crew of seasonal workers tasked with performing seasonal laboring work such as bridge, trail, and campground maintenance. MAJOR DUTIES: Provide daily on-site leadership for a trail maintenance crew of three or more laborers and various volunteer and conservation groups. Responsible for passing instructions from supervisor to crew members and plans daily assignments ensuring safe work practices and safety equipment are utilized. Demonstrates proper work methods and sets the pace. Organizes tool caches and maintains adequate tool inventory for work projects. Responsible for maintaining daily work sheets and time sheets for crew members. Teaches and works with crew to maintain trails and campgrounds, set up and maintain tent sights adhering to park regulations as well as Leave No Trace ethics, and works on other duties as assigned. Leads crews in clearing of developed areas, trails, and campgrounds of fallen and hazardous trees, brushing, erosion control, installation of new trails, privy and shelter maintenance, bridging and signage repair, and tools and equipment maintenance. Physical Demands: This position involves strenuous activity on a daily basis. The work requires lifting and carrying 75 to 100 lbs. of materials and equipment by hand or in backpacks, heavy pushing and pulling of wheel barrels, removal of fallen trees, and carrying or moving awkward objects such as picnic tables, 55 gallon drums, pit toilets, etc. The incumbent walks four to ten miles daily at a minimum of three miles per hour to and from work sites. During spring opening, and frequently during the season, the incumbent hikes up to 18 miles with a 60 lb. pack at a three mile per hour pace. At work sites, nearly the entire day is spent standing or walking with frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling. While operating boats, up to 8 hours a day could involve sitting. Motorboat Operation/Instructor Certification Course: Applicant must be able to obtain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC) or equivalent after entrance on duty date. For additional information contact Isle Royale National, Park Corey Process, corey_process@nps.gov, 906-487-7150. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
