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. This announcement is announced concurrently with the Alaska Local Hire Commuting Area as announcement number KLGO-24-IRA-002.

Duties

This position performs work on conventional/typical preservation projects for a variety of historic structures. This includes, but not limited to new construction, major restoration or rehabilitation, complete stabilization, significant alteration, major and minor repairs, detail reconstruction and installation of final details. As a Preservationist you will: Provide leadership and expertise for a top-tier historic preservation program with 33 historic structures, historic landscapes, and national historic landmarks. Perform historic preservation work, including carpentry, and masonry on a wide variety of projects including stabilizing or constructing foundations, walls, chimneys, and other building elements to protect and maintain historic fabric. Select materials to closely match historic fabric including carpentry materials, paints, appropriate stone and mortar color, texture, and composition, with ability to apply selected materials in a manner appropriate to historic character. Possess skill in replicating antique and highly skilled forms of craftsmanship using specialized tools. Ability to read, interpret and apply building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, working drawings and building codes. 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. Area Information: This position is located at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway, Alaska. Skagway is located 90 air miles northwest of Juneau, Alaska, and is the northern terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system. It is a year-round seaport along a beautiful network of fjords. Tourism is the primary economic base. The town is a major cruise ship destination between May and September, and Klondike Gold Rush NHP is the most visited national park area in Alaska. Skagway has a population of 862 year-round residents with two to three times that number in the summer. The town offers a school (K-12), post office, bank, library, community recreation center, medical clinic, and churches of several denominations, plus limited year-round shopping for food, hardware, fuels, clothing, entertainment and gifts, and dining. Popular backcountry skiing, snow machine, and snowshoe areas are located within 20 miles of town. During the summer visitation season, there are many more restaurants and retail outlets available and excellent hiking and boating opportunities abound. Major purchases are made either through the mail or by trips to nearby cities like Juneau and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. There is a small clinic for minor medical treatment. Major medical and dental facilities are available in Juneau, Anchorage, Seattle WA, or Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. Skagway has good transportation connections, and the town can be reached by road through Canada (Klondike Highway), light aircraft from Juneau, and the Alaska state ferry system. Average high/low daily temperatures in January are 26º/16ºF. and in July, 68º/60ºF. Average annual precipitation is 26.5 inches. Cost of housing is relatively high; and government housing is generally not available. Additional information about the park and the community can be found by visiting the park's website, www.nps.gov/klgo.

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) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc, Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Knowledge of materials, 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 NPS Inflation Reduction Act 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Clent Hart
• Email: [email protected]