The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a Work Leader in the Vista Clearing operation and during Headwall/Rockwall rehabilitation.

Duties

Work leads are responsible for daily work plans, safety meetings and project completion. Leaders will supervise and coordinate the clearing of vegetation in steep rocky terrain using chainsaws and associated safety gear. Work Leads will coordinate with tree workers to remove hazard trees along the road by developing a work plan for subordinate staff which will include traffic control, chipping tree limbs, bucking up and clearing down trees. Work leads are also responsible for assigning tasks for mowing operations and a large amount of string trimming. They will assist masonry workers and equipment operators to clear ditches, repoint rock walls, cleaning drop inlets, and string trimming around drop inlet covers.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)Ability To Lead Or SuperviseAbility To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyVehicle OperationWork Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) SCREEN OUT: Have experience independently leading or supervising work crews in grounds maintenance operations and perform laboring work with the crews. Provide instruction to crews on job requirements, lead/direct day to day operations, and track progress/inform supervisors of completed tasks. Safely operate motor vehicles up to one ton capacity with manual or automatic transmissions and associated towed equipment to load, haul, dump, spread, stockpile materials, transport personnel to worksites and perform routine operator maintenance on vehicles/equipment. Safely and expertly lead/operate grounds mowing equipment (zero turn, front deck/conventional mowers, weed eaters, garden tractors) and chainsaws. Direct flagging and road signage operations following federal and state requirements. Independently follow oral and written instructions to complete work projects; I adhere to safety regulations. DRIVER'S LICENSE: This position requires that the incumbent possess a valid Driver's License. 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 Shenandoah National Park 3655 Hwy 211 East Luray, VA 22835 US
• Name: Billie Bowker
• Email: [email protected]