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Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation)

Department of the Interior
National Park Service
INTERIOR REGION 1-NORTHEAST/GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
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Summary

These positions are located in Gettysburg National Military Park in the Structures Preservation Branch of the Maintenance Division.

Please visit: http://www.nps.gov/gett for additional park information.


TEMPORARY NTE 1039 HOUR APPT: Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 11/15/2021
Closed date: 12/03/2021
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$22.60 - $26.35 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 7
Promotion potential
7
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Temporary - 1039 HOURS
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
NE-1612-GETT-22-11278998-DE
Control number
620939500

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Duties

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EOD Information: The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: MARCH 27, 2022

MAJOR DUTIES: This position is located in the Gettysburg National Military Park's Maintenance Division and is under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Exhibits Specialist, Structures Preservation Branch.
The branch is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of historic and non-historic structures throughout the park.

-This position requires skills applied to the maintenance, stabilization, restoration, repair and/or reconstruction of various historic and non-historic structures that range widely in historic period, architectural style, construction materials and existing condition.
-Perform a variety of basic trade tasks often combining trade practices such as carpentry, painting and roofing
-Carpentry duties require the incumbent to measure, cut, construct, install, repair and reproduce wooden historic building elements on frame, timber or log structures including windows, doors, flooring and molding.
-Incumbent will use traditional and modern hand tools to obtain finished surfaces typical of those found on existing historic wooden surfaces.-Clean and prepare historic materials for re-use in preservation work.

Physical Demands: The physical effort required is considered heavy to moderate and requires lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lifting or moving heavier items with the assistance of a lifting device or other workers. The incumbent is required to work while standing, stooping, bending, crouching and climbing in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions, and in all manners of environmental conditions. When working from a ladder or scaffolds, work involves reaching overhead, stretching or other awkward positions. Occasionally work is performed beneath buildings where the work area is cramped and dark, or work may be done from highly elevated platforms. Sometimes long hikes while carrying a backpack may be essential as is the possibility of technical climbing into some sites.

Working Conditions: General work is done at historic structures and ruins throughout the park. Often these are locations with difficult access that may require the use of scaffold and ladder systems. The structures and ruins may be extremely deteriorated and structurally unsound, and therefore considered hazardous. The work is often extremely dusty and direct and of such nature that protective equipment and clothing such as hard hats, safety shoes, goggles, respirators, and ear protection are required, whether working indoors and outdoors. Some work is performed in the shop area where incumbent is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, saw dust in the air, fumes, and hazards associated with power equipment or preservatives. Occasionally the work may be performed outside under adverse weather conditions. Other environmental factors such as stinging and biting insects, snakes, and poisonous plants can be encountered. Assignments could involve working with hazardous materials, such as rodent nests, asbestos, and lead-based products, etc. To reduce the dangers, the incumbent is required to follow prescribed safety practices.

Requirements

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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.
  • WORK SCHEDULE: You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
  • HOUSING: Government Housing is not available

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

-To qualify for the
Maintenance Worker (HP), WG-4749-07 position you must be able to demonstrate (in your resume) that you have the ability to perform all defined work as a Maintenance Worker (HP),WG-4749-07 position without more than normal supervision.
This experience is defined as: 1) basic competence in the carpentry, roofing and painting trades; 2)ability to safely use hand and power tools of the trades listed (carpentry, roofing, painting); 3) knowledge to perform a basic visual examination to identify original historic fabric in the context of a historic structure; 4) follow written and oral instruction; 5) ability to demonstrate a general knowledge of and to follow current OSHA regulations/procedures and trade code requirements applicable to buildings and their maintenance and construction; 6) ability to obtain a basic knowledge of the "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties" and obtain knowledge of the National Park Service policies, guidelines and procedures for the preservation and conservation of historic structures.

-OR-

-Ability to perform a full range of the Maintenance Worker (HP) tasks on own initiative and under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

-OR-


-Ability to perform at least 3 of the Maintenance Worker (HP) tasks under general supervision and subject to regular inspection.

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 Instructions
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.

WAGE GRADE INFORMATION: OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (as specified in the Office of Personnel Management Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations), will be used in determining an applicant's qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, the applicant must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials that they possess the skill level that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision.

ELIGIBILITIES INFORMATION:--You will not be considered for any eligibility that you do not select in the vacancy announcement pre-questionnaire. Please be sure to select all responses that apply to your eligibility.

QUALIFICATIONS INFORMATION:"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".

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

REHIRE OPTIONS FOR TEMPORARY NTE 1039 HOUR APPTS Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years.

ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

PARK CONTACT: For additional information regarding the position or the park duty station please contact: Jonathan Holdsworth, Supervisory Exhibits Specialist at http://jonathan_holdsworth@nps.gov

AREA INFORMATION:
Gettysburg National Military Park (GETT)
consists of more than 6,000 acres and preserves, protects and interprets for this and future generations the resources associated with the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, during the American Civil War, the Soldiers' National Cemetery, and their commemorations. Learn more at: http://www.nps.gov/gett

Eisenhower National Historic Site (EISE)
preserves and interprets the home and farms of the Eisenhower family as a fitting and enduring memorial to the life, work, and times of General Dwight David Eisenhower, 34th president of the United States, and to the events of far-reaching importance that occurred on the property. Learn more at: http://www.nps.gov/eise

The Gettysburg and Eisenhower parks are adjacent to one another in South Central Pennsylvania.


ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 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.

How you will be evaluated

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:

  • Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
  • Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
  • Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:
  • 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

National Park Service

The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

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Agency contact information

Colleen Stone
Phone
(267) 639-0852
Email
colleen_stone@nps.gov
Address
Gettysburg National Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike
Suite 100
Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804
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