Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately 9 months, and you will be in a non-pay status approximately from September to December of each year. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 07/17/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

This position is located at Wind Cave National Park. The purpose of the position is to perform work on conventional/typical preservation projects for a variety of historic structures. This entails the full gamut of types, and includes some new construction, major restoration or rehabilitation, complete stabilization, significant alteration, etc. As a Preservationist you will: Use of planers, table saws, jointers, radial saws, band saws, and shapers. Ability to maintain the full range of hand and power tools i.e. skill saw, electric drill, router, chainsaw, sander, table saw, jointer, radial saw, bandsaw, planer, shaper, floor sander, and surfacing machines. Reconstruct, restore or rehabilitate wood structures. Repair, reconstruct, restore and rehabilitate masonry structures by performing work such as stabilizing or constructing foundations, walls, chimneys, fireplace, and other building elements. Skill in replicating antique and highly skilled forms of craftsmanship using specialized tools. Assist with the inspection of historic structures/sites/landscapes on site to determine physical condition and the type and amount of maintenance required to maintain in proper condition. Read, interpret and apply building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, working drawings and building codes. Compute curves, arcs, tangents, and possess advanced knowledge of carpentry and masonry skills utilizing accepted trade methods and techniques. Use a variety of hand and power masonry tools such as trowel, float, hammer, pick, chisel, brick saw, angle grinder, and pneumatic chisel in cutting and shaping stone and repointing, resetting, and relaying masonry. Select appropriate stone and mortar materials to closely match historic fabric in color, texture, and composition, with ability to apply selected materials in a manner appropriate to historic character.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: 1. Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) 2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. 3. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) 4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) 5. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 6. Knowledge of materials. 7. Use of Measurements. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet level 2 on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements. 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.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address NPS Inflation Reduction Act 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Clent Hart
• Email: [email protected]