Clarification from the agency

All U.S Citizens. Appointments to these positions are restricted to veteran' preference eligibles unless there are no qualified preference eligibles available or qualified. Applications will be accepted from non-preference candidates, but they will not be considered unless the preference eligible list is exhausted.

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• Lead others in performing custodial services.
• Teach and lead others in tool use related to custodial work.
• Lead others in safe vehicle operation.
• Performs the full range of cleaning duties in an assigned area following general instructions on the work to be done.
• Scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using heavy (industrial type) powered scrubbers and buffers.
• Washes walls using powered wall washing machine and/or by hand.
• Vacuums/cleans rugs using heavy vacuum cleaner.
• Adjusts, cleans and oils these machines and changes brushes, rollers, buffers, and other attachments on them.
• Washes and replaces blinds and washes ceiling fixtures and room partitions using ladders and scaffolds.
• Moves heavy furniture, supplies and equipment.
• Replaces and/or installs paper goods, etc., in restrooms.
• Uses various preparations to clean and maintain linoleum, wood, marble, and various kinds of floor, wall. and ceiling surfaces.
• Removes stains from a variety of surfaces using chemicals and cleaning solutions.
• Occasionally works on ladders and scaffolds to change light bulbs, wash walls, etc.
• Runs powered cleaning equipment; cleans and oils it, and changes brushes and accessories.
• As required, keeps shop areas clean and in order.
• Sweeps and wet mops floor and removes oil, hydraulic fluid, grease, and other spilled liquids.
• Moves heavy obstacles in order to clean up the area and picks up scraps of wood, metal and other materials.
• Removes scrap and trash cans from area to central pickup point.
• Performs general trash collection/removal from areas such as offices, restrooms, public areas, etc.
• On a regular and recurring basis operates light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc.) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located on the park.
• Occasionally provides general labor assistance to others in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc.

Physical Effort: On a normal workday, the employee will work under fast-paced conditions to ensure that the custodial tasks and the crew are ready for the day of visitation. Most of the workday requires long hours of being on their feet, bending, crouching, stooping, several varieties of physical arm and body motions when sweeping and mopping and cleaning overhead. They may walk up and down stairs and slopes of varying degrees several times in a day. They will be required to be able to lift and move boxes or containers that weigh more than 50 lbs. On a normal workday, the employee will work under fast-paced conditions to ensure that the custodial tasks and the crew are ready for the day of visitation. Most of the workday requires long hours of being on their feet, bending, crouching, stooping, several varieties of physical arm and body motions when sweeping and mopping and cleaning overhead. They may walk up and down stairs and slopes of varying degrees several times in a day. They will be required to know how to use tools and equipment properly

Working Conditions: The typical work surroundings will be both indoors and outdoors. The winter temperatures can be 30 degrees below 0 degrees Fahrenheit, and the summer temperatures can be above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The environment is varied while conditions are dry and arid most of the year, the area is subject to heavy rains, snow, and high winds. All of these can create hazardous driving and working conditions. Many days are spent going from an indoor tempered environment to an outdoor hot and dry environment. This employee will work with a variety of chemicals that have low risks to human health when used properly.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Government housing is available.

• 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.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• 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.

*Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Qualifications

Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to Lead (SCREEN OUT)
2. Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean and in order)
3. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Dexterity and Safety
5. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

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.

ICTAP/CTAP Clearance: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

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.

Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

These positions are restricted to veteran's preference eligibles. Non-preference eligibles will not be considered if veterans are available.

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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability To Lead Or Supervise
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)