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Job SummaryHelp preserve and improve America's national parks! Join the National Park Service as a Maintenance Worker (Trails) repairing and maintaining trails, bridges, boardwalks, and stone structures while working in scenic backcountry settings. This vacancy uses the Field Unit Local Hiring (FUL) Authority. Applicants must reside in one of the following Washington state counties; Mason, Jefferson, Clallam, Grays Harbor. Visit National Park Service for more information.
QualificationsSelective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid state-issued driver's license. This requirement is a selective placement factor and will be used as a screen-out. Applicants must possess this requirement by the closing date of the announcement. The selectee will be required to provide proof prior to appointment. Applicants who do not possess this requirement will be found ineligible for further consideration. OPM's Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used to determine qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, applicants must demonstrate through experience shown in their resume that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. To qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate you possess sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job elements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision 73 [screen out element] Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 25-E Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc (includes blueprint reading) 75-A Measurement and Layout 80-A Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment 81 Knowledge of materials 82-A Dexterity and safety 86 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. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement close date.
Major DutiesThis position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Pacific West Region, Olympic National Park in Port Angeles, Washington. The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Build, repair, and maintain park trails, bridges, boardwalks, retaining walls, and other trail structures. Use hand and power tools to complete masonry, carpentry, and trail maintenance projects in remote outdoor settings. Restore trails by repairing erosion, improving drainage, removing hazards, and protecting natural and cultural resources. Operate and maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools used to transport materials and complete trail construction and repair projects. Work safely in backcountry environments while hiking long distances and carrying tools, equipment, and materials to project sites. Assist with planning and completing trail projects by following drawings, work orders, and supervisor instructions. Lead or assist volunteer crews during trail maintenance and construction projects while promoting safe work practices.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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a one year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probation 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.