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. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is November through April, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November

Duties

Work on park-wide trails construction and maintenance projects. May lead (train) Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) employees, volunteers and conservation crews in new trail construction or maintenance projects in the front and back country. Projects include foot trails in wilderness, front country paths, footbridge construction and maintenance, re-vegetation work and general maintenance and cleaning tasks. With guidance from the supervisor, survey and mark trails prior to construction, procure materials, tools and equipment for the crews and assist writing detailed construction specifications. Responsible for the quality, quantity and safety of work performed under his/her leadership. Assist in development of job hazard analysis documents and training, holding regular tailgate safety meetings and ensuring that crews work safely. Must possess a broad knowledge of the specialized tools, skills and techniques associated with new trail construction and maintenance including sustainable trail design, general trail maintenance practices, masonry and log carpentry work. Work also includes moving a variety of materials (stone, logs, fill, etc.) to work sites, maintaining and (re)constructing trail tread, hauling materials, rehabilitating project sites, cleaning drainages, installing signs, transplanting vegetation and brushing trail segments.

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 Performing trail construction and maintenance projects such as water bars, rock steps, retaining walls, drainage structures, rip-rap tread, bridges and signs. This experience includes extensive knowledge of carpentry, masonry, trail condition assessment, use of hand tools and equipment operation in a trail maintenance and construction capacity. I have led other trail workers on backcountry and front country trails for a professional trail crew (i.e., NPS, U.S. Forest Service, Private Trail Crew, etc.) I have instructed subordinates or peers in trail and trail equipment maintenance, and the proper and safe use of tools and equipment. (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) 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 Capitol Reef National Park 52 Scenic Dr. Torrey, UT 84775 US
• Name: Tammy Ice
• Phone: 435-836-3947
• Email: [email protected]