The primary purpose of the position is to perform tasks that require significant manual skill, prior work experience or training, and very heavy physical effort.

Duties

Inspects and decontaminates boats to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in the park. Operates a single-function decontamination system with high temperature burners and filtration systems that are independently controlled through various mechanical devices. Conducts routine equipment checks of decontamination system to ensure proper and safe functioning of system. Logs status of equipment and reports abnormal operation to responsible parties. Performs minor maintenance on the decontamination system as directed. This work requires knowledge of several steps, phases, or detailed procedures to accomplish the assignment. Informs visitors about park rules relating to aquatic invasive species. Uses tact and diplomacy to handle contentious situations. As assigned, performs tasks and duties supporting the mission of the park. These may include, but are not limited to, loading and unloading supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc., removing and setting signs, picking up litter, cleaning fire pits, and operating other types of equipment (e.g., lawn edging equipment, trimmers) and hand tools (e.g., shovels, rakes) to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails. 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 or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm EST, DECEMBER 18, 2023. Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date. Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut-off date.

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, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyWork Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) SCREENOUT: Perform the most difficult and complex laborer tasks including ability to operate trucks and trailers weighing up to one ton; properly loading and unloading various supplies and equipment; to perform work providing laboring assistance to others in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, and trails; operate power equipment such as lawnmowers, snow blowers, and string trimmers; and safely use a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, saws, pulaskis, rock bars, etc. Able to safely operate vehicles/equipment in all types of traffic and weather conditions. I utilize most hand and power tools associated with these tasks including light hand and power and cleaning custodial tools, lawn mowers, snow blowers, and leaf blowers. Operate a single-function decontamination system with high temperature burners and filtration systems that are independently controlled through various mechanical devices. Conduct routine equipment checks of decontamination system to ensure proper and safe functioning of system. Log status of equipment and report abnormal operation to responsible parties. Perform minor maintenance on the decontamination system as directed. Assigned work orally, through work orders, or with written specifications. Work was checked to see that it met compliance with work and safety standards and policies. 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 Voyageurs National Park 360 Highway 11 East International Falls, MN 56649 US
• Name: MWR HR West Team
• Email: [email protected]