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 April through October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 21, 2024.

Duties

Major Duties: Incumbent operates a twenty-three foot work boat powered by a single 228 horsepower inboard motor and a twin screw transport barge, thirty-five feet in length and twelve feet wide with a load capacity of 14,000 pounds. Vessels are operated day and night without navigational instrumentation and under hazaardous conditions due to the fluctuation of the lake level and the presence of floating debris. As a result, a safe channel can become unsafe within the matter of a few hours and sometimes minutes. The operator must make on the spot decisions as to route changes. Small craft operator is responsible for the transportation of personnel, visitors, pack and work animals, supplies, and equipment to remote areas on Fontana Lake. Performs rehabilitation and maintenance of the park's trail system in accordance with established trail standards. Repairs trail tread, installs and cleans drainage structures and brushes the trail corridor. Constructs rock and log retaining walls utilizing on site natural materials. Selects and places materials to effect repairs necessary, while blending work into natural environment. Clears blowdowns from trails and roads. Replaces and repairs foot bridges and signs. Fells and cuts trails and to utilize for water bars, foot logs, and to remove hazards from park assets. Incumbent is responsible for cemetery maintenance. Incumbent drives trucks carrying loads of more than four tons. Pulls trailers transporting supplies, livestock and equipment. Transports cemetery visitors to cemeteries in remote areas by bus, van, truck, and jeeps on narrow mountainous roads where much skill is needed to operate safely.

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) Operation of motor vehicles Work practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to operate safely (non-motor vehicle) Reliability and dependability as a Small Craft Operator 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. Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Great Smoky Mountains National Park DO NOT SEND MAIL TO THIS ADDRESS 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 US
• Name: Andres Del Rio
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]