Mount Rainier National Park - Term Appointment Not-to-Exceed 2 years with the possibility of extending up to a total of 4 years. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - Term Appointment Not-to Exceed 4 years

Duties

Operates and performs operator maintenance on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. Operates a variety of trucks up to 26,000 lb. equipped with power take off controlled dump bodies to haul, spread and unload various construction materials such as gravel, topsoil, mulch, etc. on level and uneven surfaces. Operates Articulated Loader, Backhoe Loader, Skid Loader equipped with loader bucket and other attachments. Operates farm type tractors to mow road shoulders, trail alignment, and general maintenance work using flail, brush hog and boom type mowers. Operates vehicles with snow plows to remove snow and ice from roads. Tows equipment and equipment trailers supplied with electric brakes and connected to truck by pintle type hook. Loads, secures, and off loads materials and equipment from trucks and trailers. Maintains and or installs signs, fences, traffic bollards, and wayside exhibits. Safely operates vehicles when driving over interstate, state, county, township, and NPS roadways, many of which are narrow, winding, and unevenly surfaced. Performs brush and tree removal using chainsaws, powered trimmers, axes, and hand trimmers. and care to prevent damage or abuse to equipment, vehicles, surroundings or injury to self and others. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

Requirements

Qualifications

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) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator 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
• Name: Tammy Goodwin
• Email: [email protected]