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These are temporary NTE 1039 hours in a service year Custodial Worker positions at Gateway Arch National Park and are set aside for those with veterans preference. Non-preference eligibles may not be selected until all available qualified preference eligible veterans who apply to this announcement have been considered.
If you have questions regarding the area or the duties of this position, contact supervisor Sigmund_Mulnik@nps.gov or 314-655-1709. Anticipated enter on duty is 5/7/2023
02/27/2023 to 03/14/2023
$16.44 - $19.19 per hour
WG 2
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Not required
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Temporary - NTE 1039 hrs
Full-time -
Competitive
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MW-1544-JEFF-23-11858785-DE
708981400
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. Preference eligible veterans have first priority selection.
Clean and maintain the Gateway Arch complex which includes the employee office and work areas, as well as the areas that are accessible to the general public such as the museum areas (galleries, exhibit rooms), visitor center areas (lobbies, restrooms, hallways), and the monument (trams, tram load zones, observation deck) while adhering to daily/hourly tasking deadlines. Use commercial/industrial janitorial materials, tools and equipment while following prescribed cleaning methods for every-day-use surfaces as well as surfaces requiring historical preservation such as wood and stone floors (maple, oak pine, limestone, marble, terrazzo), doors, banisters, columns, pilasters, chandeliers, and furniture (mahogany, oak, cherrywood). Dispose of heavy/bulky bags of waste materials and maintain containers in clean, sanitary condition. Use heavy duty powered equipment such as floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, burnishers, and high-pressure hot water cleaners for carpets. Make minor adjustments to such equipment while in use to ensure proper operations. Pick up litter on lawns, steps and sidewalks. Wash and disinfect picnic tables. Remove snow from steps, porticos, ramps, and sidewalks. Assist with moving bulk packaging and specific mail transporting. Clean the upper Arch observation deck encompassing the ceiling, windows, walls, port-a-potty, steep stairways, and a significantly included floor surface (carpet). Independently keep restrooms clean, orderly, and in sanitary condition. Clean restroom fixtures consisting of toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories and service sinks with operating valves, faucets, drains and exposed pipes; electric hand dryers; dispensers for soap, towels, toilet tissue, and sanitary napkins, refuse receptacles; and toilet partitions including their doors. Clean furnishings such as tables, desks, chairs, sofas, benches and book and exhibit cases. Clean glass, plastic, walk-off matts, runners and throw rugs. Clean high-traffic areas such as entrance ways, hallways, elevators, escalators, ramps, and steep stairways. Clean Arch tram load zones and tram capsules. Provide assistance during special events and activities when required. Many of the tasks employ the use of physical dexterity.
Physical Demands: Moderately heavy physical effort is required when: using ladder and scaffolds to clean walls, ceilings, windows, ceiling fixtures, etc.; operating powered equipment; removing cans of or other containers of trash; and occasionally lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in areas, which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Is exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors, etc.
The Gateway Arch National Park is located in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, on the banks of the Mississippi River. The park memorializes the city's role in westward expansion through the 630 foot Gateway Arch and underground Museum at the Gateway Arch. The Old Courthouse commemorates the site where the slave Dred Scott began his freedom suit, ultimately leading to the divisive U. S. Supreme Court decision that polarized the nation and became a leading cause of the Civil War. "Whether you're single or have a family, a sports fan or connoisseur of the arts, a fitness fanatic or a film aficionado, St. Louis has something for you." -St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association. A sports lover's paradise, fans are kept on the edge of their seats all year by a host of professional teams. With remarkable low cost of living for all the comforts and attractions it affords, St. Louis has a small-town feel, yet offers all the amenities you'd expect in a major metropolitan area, including top-notch health care and education resources. The City of St. Louis is relatively small, but the surrounding metropolitan area with nearly two million residents in both Missouri and Illinois offers many suburban and rural counties for easy commutes. Cultural institutions abound; in Forest Park alone, you'll find the Zoo, Art Museum, History Museum, Science Center, the Municipal Opera and more. There are over 100 parks and some 200 miles of cycling, running and walking trails. Visit the website: http://www.stlrcga.org for more information.
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.
Open to the first 75 applicants or until 03/14/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
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.
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. Non-preference eligibles may not be selected until all available qualified preference eligible veterans who apply to this announcement have been considered. 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 03/14/2023:
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 03/14/2023. 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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