About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Trails Maintenance Branch within the Facility Management Division of Olympic National Park. The duty station is in Port Angeles, Washington, with most work performed throughout the Park, in both front and backcountry settings. This position requires frequent overnight backcountry stays. This position performs sub-journeyman level maintenance, repair, and construction of Park trails. This position is required to wear a National Park Service uniform.
QualificationsRequirements Continued. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 16 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Must be able to lift 100 pounds. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, Etc. Technical Practices Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, Etc. Ability to Use and Maintain Equipment Knowledge of Materials If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet the Selective Placement Factor(s)/Screen Out(s) below to qualify for the position(s) and upload the required documentation with your application to demonstrate your qualifications: Possess and maintain "C" level Sawyer/Faller, NCSP Journeyman Faller or equivalent certification. Possess and maintain either an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or US Forest Service (USFS) Tree Climbing certification. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesThe major duties of the Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails) position include, but are not limited to: Field crew leader for trail maintenance, repair, and construction projects. Plans for and leads wilderness trail crews conducting trail log outs, bridge installation, rigging operations, and sustainable trail re-routes. Lives and works in a remote backcountry, wilderness setting for 8 days at a time hiking up to 20 miles per day. Estimates time and materials, determines appropriate methods and techniques, and ensures quality and sustainability of work Determines appropriate methods and techniques for constructing or repairing trails or trail structures due to ever-changing field conditions.RequirementsMust provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*