These positions are located at Cape Cod National Seashore in the Maintenance Division. Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner depending on management needs. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October - March but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: October 2023

Duties

The purpose of this position is to perform the maintenance, repair, and construction of park trails. Perform masonry work, primarily dry stone, in the construction, stabilization, and maintenance of park trail systems. Perform carpentry work on trail structures such as log checks, foot bridges, stairs, and boardwalks. Transport tools and materials to jobsites and trailheads. For additional park information - Cape Cod National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. For WG: Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the elements listed in Section 25 of the Online Occupational Questionnaire to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required; however, you must be able to demonstrate the rough experience shown in your written application, that you possess sufficient knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Examples of experience for this position include: experience with trail work to included construction, stabilization, and maintenance of trails; work on trail structures such as log checks, foot bridges, stairs, and boardwalks. You must meet level 2 on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements. 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) 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) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical Practices. Use of measuring instruments. Ability to safely use and maintain tools and equipment. Knowledge of materials. Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprints. 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.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Cape Cod National Seashore 99 Marconi Site Wellfleet, MA 02667 US
• Name: Kathryn Aiello
• Phone: (470) 791-5322
• Email: [email protected]