This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/553913500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May - November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2020
Learn more about this agency01/06/2020 to 01/17/2020
$15.72 - $18.32 per hour
WG 3
4 vacancies in the following locations:
No
Not required
No
Temporary - 1039 hours
Full-Time
Competitive
3
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No
NE-1611-SAGA-20-10674297-DE
553913500
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.
Open to all U.S. citizens.
These positions are located in Cornish NH and Woodstock VT within the Division of Maintenance at the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site and Marsh Billings Rockefeller National Historical Park, in the Maintenance Division. The primary purpose of the position requires mainly physical ability and effort of varying difficulty to accomplish a series of assigned tasks necessary to maintain park grounds and restroom facilities which require little or no specialized skill; however, work does require skill to operate common handheld tools and power equipment. Mow lawns using, industrial, walking-type power mowers (e.g. one or more cutting decks, mechanical controls, and attachable implements) and/or simple riding-type mowers (e.g., a fixed or floating cutting deck(s) with limited adjustments), adjust blades, string trimmers, and assures the machinery is well oiled and clean. Routinely check filters and fluids and advises of any needed repairs. Reports damages to Facility Manager. Trim weeds and grass from around walls, walks, poles and trees using manual and power tools; may be required to pull weeds and grass by hand. Trim Hedges, water trees and shrubbery as necessary; rakes leaves and collects fallen branches; prune suckers off of trees; cuts vegetation using axe, handsaw and/or pruners. Assist with planting flowers, preparing flower beds and lawns for sod and bedding plants. Manually collects trash from park grounds, cleans parking lot restroom facility daily. Loads and unloads trash and debris from receptacles. May assist buildings journeyman trade employees with projects related to carpentry, plumbing and painting as well as helping with custodial duties.
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.
Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Work performed requires exertion of moderate to heavy physical effort; lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds. Outside work is performed in all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is performed in office buildings, warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather/temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts an scrapes. Required to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
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 Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can 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 three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/17/2020:
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 01/17/2020. 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.
IMPORTANT: Effective May 26, 2018, please note that a temporary seasonal employee can only maintain his or her non-competitive rehire eligibility if he or she works no more than a combined total of 1,039 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their service year. Accordingly, noncompetitive 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 ( which is defined as the National Park Service). .
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months, and have already worked the maximum 1,039 hours during the last 12 months, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1,039 hours 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 1,039 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1,039 hours.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/553913500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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