This position is located at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. For information on the duties of the position contact: Steve Howard at [email protected] or 906-387-2607 Ext 1209. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 5/5/2024 Open to the first 75 applicants or until 12/11/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Major Duties: The purpose of this position is to operate one or more motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of over 26,000 pounds and operate gas- and diesel-powered heavy equipment. The incumbent will be responsible for the full range of engineering and equipment operator duties which include the following: Perform a variety of work that involves the operation of gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment. This includes the use of five yard dump trucks, ten yard dump trucks, truck-tractor with trailer, culvert flusher trucks, wheel loaders, back hoes and graders.-Operate end loader in the process of moving dirt and materials and filling trucks.-Operate five-yard dump trucks to remove snow from roads and parking lots during winter months.-Use of skid steer style tractors with a variety of attachments to build trails, boardwalks and in the rehabilitation of wetlands.-Use the grader, loader and dump truck to remove snow from roads and parking lots during winter months.-Use equipment for collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials. Use equipment for roadside brushing, and rock scaling operations. -Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance; make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment and attachments. Replace chains, belts, cables, etc.-This position requires that the incumbent possess at least a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in order to operate commercial-type vehicles. AREA INFORMATION: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior between the communities of Munising (population 2,500) and Grand Marais. The duty station for these positions are at Munising and Grand Marais. Government housing may be available for rent. Amenities in Munising include basic shopping, medical facilities, and K-12 schools. Grand Marais has a population of less than 500 people and shopping is limited. K-12 schools are available in Grand Marais. Basic shopping and medical facilities for those at Grand Marais are available 60 miles away in Munising. Summers are generally warm and pleasant. The winter season may extend from October to May and is often characterized by sub-zero temperatures and seasonal snowfall in excess of 150 inches. The area is rich in outdoor sporting activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, biking, camping, and skiing.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. A specific length of time and experience is not required to be considered qualified for this position. However you must be able to demonstrate in your resume and supporting application materials that you possess sufficient knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Note: You must demonstrate that you have experience of PERSONALLY performing this type of work. Supervising, managing, planning or contracting this type of work which does not demonstrate that you can also personally do the work will not be considered as qualifying. You must meet the 2-point level on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed. 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 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore N8391 Sand Point Road Munising, MI 49862 US
• Name: Mark Laver
• Phone: (330) 657-2370 X4
• Email: [email protected]