This is an open continuous vacancy announcement; applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled, the announcement reaches the closing date stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 15-DECEMBER-2023.These vacancies are Temporary Seasonal positions Not to Exceed: 1039 Hours in a service year. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is APRIL / MAY 2024.

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: The primary purpose of the position is to perform building and/or utility construction and maintenance duties. Incumbent utilizes journeyman knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts. Constructs, alters, modifies or repairs a wide range of features in buildings, quarters and other facilities. Constructs storage areas, workrooms, and offices within existing buildings including framework, rafters, joists, insulation, sheet rock, paneling, doors, windows, and flooring. Builds small structures and replaces deteriorated sections of existing structures. Installs interior and exterior trim materials. Constructs and installs cabinets and builds countertops utilizing Formica or wood. Installs floor coverings such as tile, linoleum, and carpet. Matches or creates exact reproductions of various components of historic buildings and fixtures. Plans, computes, and lays out projects and identifies material needs. Works from complex instructions, blueprints, sketches, and building codes. Operates various carpentry equipment and tools (e.g., routers, band and scroll saws, and drill presses, etc.) and is able to produce finished products and precise fits, accurate dimensions, and acceptable appearance. Also operates various power and hand tools such as portable drills, clippers, joiners, shapers, sanders, power activated nail guns, combustion type saws, etc. Cuts bevels, rabbets, chamfers, grooves, and compound miter joints and applies plastic laminates to wood and other surfaces on counter tops, cabinets, desktops, and tables. Performs maintenance, repairs, restoration and stabilization of cultural resources. Builds walls to duplicate or match original masonry. Repairs cavities and channels; eroded areas; missing or damaged parts, all to match original. Removes portions of standing walls and stabilizes remaining historic fabric by capping, veneering, or grouting. Working from building plans, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings, plans, lays out, troubleshoots, and completes electrical work with little or no technical advice. Interprets and applies the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings. Employee needs to be familiar with handling and proper safety procedures encountered in operations including understanding and using SDS (Safety Data Sheets), along with proper PPE usage. Makes routine and emergency repairs at all park facilities as required. Participates in weekly safety meetings and bi-annual park wide safety days. Employee will adhere to all required park safety rules and OSHA standards. Maintains safety check on division vehicles, i.e., batteries, brakes, fluids, etc.; keeps vehicles clean. May perform other duties (in the event of park needs) such as janitorial cleaning, trash pickup, grounds keeping, digging, raking or sweeping; and, assisting in transporting camp and work supplies and construction materials.

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)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.Knowledge of materialsTechnical 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 New River Gorge National Park and Preserve PO Box 246 Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246 US
• Name: Marcia Mims-Washington
• Phone: 267-638-1570
• Email: [email protected]