This position is located in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, in the Maintenance Division. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

Duties

This position perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance mechanics. You will perform tasks from the following trades: Carpentry, Painting, Plumbing, Roofing and minor Electrical work. You will receive work tasks orally and/or through work orders. The instructions are of a general nature, supplemented by your knowledge and understanding of the trade(s) involved with the maintenance or repair work needed. You are responsible for detailed layout, selection of tools and materials and for accuracy, completeness and adherence to standards. Assigned tasks are performed independently, with no technical assistance. Finished work is checked for adequacy by supervisor. AREA INFORMATION/HOUSING INFORMATION:Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a treasure of visual, geological and biological surprises --- a high mountain valley holding the tallest dunes in North America and flanked by some of the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains; unique wind-powered geologic systems; insects physically adapted to life in the sand and found nowhere else; alpine lakes and tundra; disappearing creeks; interdunal wetlands and much more!Nestled in southern Colorado, North America's tallest dunes rise over 750 feet high against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This geologic wonderland, containing over 30 square miles of massive dunes, became a national monument in 1932. With the passage of the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act, resources now also include alpine lakes and tundra, six peaks over 13,000 feet in elevation, ancient spruce and pine forests, large stands of aspen and cottonwood, grasslands and wetlands --- all habitat for diverse wildlife and plant species. The city of Alamosa, Colorado, is 35 miles from the park and offers a full range of shopping, medical facilities and other amenities. Government (park) housing is not available.

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 a Maintenance Mechanic WG-09 without more than normal supervision. Specialized experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the work as a Maintenance Mechanic at the journeyman level. At this level, the employee provides technical recommendations for methods, tools, and materials used in these trades as well as plan, layout all work to be completed and ensure proper selection of materials and manpower for the completion of projects. Must demonstrate ability at this level in two of the following trades: Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting or Roofing.(SCREEN OUT) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading). Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic). Use of Measuring Instruments. 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 Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve 11500 Hwy 150 Mosca, CO 81146 US
• Name: Tammy Ice
• Phone: 435-836-3947
• Email: [email protected]