Summary The primary purpose of this position is to perform work of limited scope or difficulty involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related utilities, and to assist journeyman or other higher graded maintenance workers in performing more difficult assignments associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, roofing, and other related trades. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES: The selectee performs a variety of duties within the full spectrum of maintenance activities, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, janitorial, grounds keeping, buildings, roads, trails and fence repair. Performs trail maintenance on walkways and trails (paved and unpaved) and performs construction and repair work on park's boundary fence. Performs grounds maintenance duties including mowing, fertilizing, and watering lawns, and trimming trees and hedges. Employee picks up trash, cleans restrooms and public use buildings, and performs other janitorial work as needed. Uses common tools to perform a variety of basic repairs and maintenance, plus operates small gas and electric power tools such as disc grinders, sanders, saws, post augers, riding and push-type mowers, weed trimmers, sweepers, vacuums, floor polishers and other janitorial equipment. Employee is required to operate motor vehicles and must possess a valid state driver's license. For routine maintenance and repair jobs, the incumbent works independently based on oral or written guidance from the supervisor. He/She may also assist higher-graded employees with more complex building maintenance, road repair projects and other special projects. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions. Work requires lifting and moving heavy items, frequent bending, stooping, walking, standing, working in cramped positions and may involve some climbing. Employee also completes daily work reports. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (est), 12/13/2024 Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date. Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut-off date. SALARY: Salary does not include locality pay. For specific wage information, reference the OPM Salaries and Wages link: Click here for the OPM Salaries and Wages to calculate locality pay. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March-May but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-May 2024 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. AREA INFORMATION Buffalo National River: Buffalo National River (U.S. National Park Service). Government housing may be available. Hiring Contact: Jared James, Jared_james@nps.gov Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Theodore Roosevelt National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Government housing may be available. Hiring Contact: Robert_Elswick@nps.gov Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Buffalo National River only: You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Buffalo National River only: Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Minimum Age Requirement: 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 Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Minimum Qualification Screen-Out Experience performing the following under general supervision: operating gasoline vehicles such as powered trucks, farm tractors, and light industrial tractors; AND performing grounds maintenance; AND minor duties in at least one of the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, or masonry trades to construct, repair, restore buildings, fences, picnic areas, etc.; AND janitorial work without more than normal supervision. 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: 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. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Physical Demands: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach requiring the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.