This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/499983100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in Yosemite National Park, in the Facilities Management Division. Please visit find a park for additional park information.
Area Information: Yosemite National Park, California, known worldwide for its spectacular natural beauty is the backdrop for this position. Sitting astride the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park covers 1,182 square miles of varied wilderness ecosystems, from river valleys to alpine meadows to lofty 13,000 foot high peaks. Yosemite Valley is located 208 miles from San Francisco, 81 miles from Merced, and 94 miles from Fresno. Shopping, medical, postal and laundry services are available in the park. Elevation at the Valley floor is approximately 4,000 feet and 2,200 feet in El Portal. The park is open year-round with the majority of activities occurring during the busy season March through October.
This is a Career/Career-Conditional Full-Time appointment.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation.
05/18/2018 to 06/01/2018
$24.76 - $28.88 per hour
WG 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
No
PW-1548-YOSE-18-10212537-DE
499983100
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
U.S. Citizens, CTAP, ICTAP
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands: Incumbent must be in good physical condition to lift and operate the different types and sizes of power chainsaws used when topping or felling trees. Chain saws can weigh from 20 pounds up to 55 pounds. Employee is required to climb trees, often up to heights in excess of 150 feet. When climbing trees, incumbent uses various tree climbing gear and methods to ascend the tree. This type of climbing requires a high degree of physical and mental effort and muscular tension to maintain balance and position to properly cut tree limbs and tree tops without severing the safety ropes (lifeline). Climbing tasks may require long durations of physical exertion, often 4 to 6 hours, while secured in the tree with safety ropes, climbing belts, and saddles. The climber is also required to pull moderate to heavy loads such as cables, metal snatch blocks, bull ropes, etc., up to tree top heights. When loading trucks by hand on work site cleanup, incumbent lifts, pulls, and carries limbs, small logs, or wood chunks from 10 to 60 pounds.
Working Conditions: Works in all types of weather conditions to accomplish assigned tasks. Outside temperatures vary from over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, to fog, rain, snow, wind, and temperatures below freezing. Works in a variety of vegetation types and elevations from woodlands at 1900 feet through middle elevation forests to near tree line at elevation above 9000 feet. Footing is often slippery at work sites due to ice, snow, mud, loose rocks, or combinations of factors. Operates and works near equipment that produces exhaust, vibrations, dust, and noise, requiring head, hand, ear, and eye protection. May walk long distances over uneven ground carrying heavy loads and may temporarily reside in spike camps under primitive conditions to accomplish work assignments. May be required to work during adverse conditions and during emergency situations such as strong winds, rock slides, snow and rainstorms, floods and wildfires.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of two categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/01/2018:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/01/2018. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/499983100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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