The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April to late May 2024. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 01/16/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Duties: Fabricate, maintain, restore, repair and replace historic and non-historic signs that include rustic log, wood and aluminum sign substrates. Manufacture of aluminum plaques using engraving machines, routers and sand blaster. Fabrication of letter routing and engraving templates. Operate, maintain and troubleshoot computer output devices that include vinyl plotter, printer, and CNC router. Maintain, repair and construct concrete and stone sign bases, pedestals and guard-walls. Assists in striping parking lots, pedestrian crossings and other pavement markings using airless striping machine. Safely operate a variety of motor vehicles and equipment that may include forklift, mini-excavator, skid loader, 5 yard dump truck, aerial man lift, all terrain vehicles, metal cut-off saw and various powered hand tools. Appropriately set up, maintain and work within controlled traffic work zones and works as a flagger during roadway projects. Physical Demands: Will lift and load objects weighing up to 80 pounds on to trucks from transport and installation in the field. Work involves standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling. Moderate to heavy physical effort may be used or needed while installing or relocation signs and materials. Incumbent may be required to stand long hours flagging traffic for maintenance crews working in or alongside roadways. May hike long distances, up to 15 miles carrying a backpack and work gear while working in the backcountry. Working Conditions: Incumbent will be working on projects ranging from 2,000-10,000 feet in elevation in mountainous terrain under moderate to severe weather conditions. Incumbent will be exposed to dust, grease, noise and vibrations from equipment. Incumbent will encounter icy, slippery walking surfaces during winter months and temperatures over 100 degrees during summer months. Incumbent will be required to wear proper personnel protective equipment associated with duties being performed. Incumbent will wear and maintain the work uniform to conform to the NPS uniform standard.

Requirements

Qualifications

Ability to do the work of a Sign Painter without more than normal supervision (Screen out). Applicants must have experience performing the following duties: using vinyl plotters, printers and CNC routers; fabricate and maintain vinyl signs; perform sub-journey level trade work in stone masonry and carpentry that is applicable to sign making, maintenance and repair; experience with shaping and welding steel to drawing specifications; restore and repair (historic and non-historic) rustic log and wood signs; operate vehicles, equipment and power tools such as chainsaws, rock breakers, arc welder and oxygen/acetylene torch. Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM's web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm 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. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: 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. 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 PWR Seasonal Recruitment 333 Bush Street Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94104 US
• Name: Brittney Arrington
• Phone: (209) 347-6322
• Email: [email protected]