The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through June but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April or May 2024

Duties

Works as member of the parks forestry road crew performing tree/brush hazard removal operations. Operates tree removal equipment to include chain saws, brush chipper, pruning saws, and stump cutter/gobbler. Under direct/close supervision and following directions, helps journeyman tree workers by assisting in felling, jacking, wedging, flushing, trimming, pruning and/or removal, and rigging which consists of applying cable and/or nylon straps and iron snatch blocks to anchor tree for pulling. Repairs damaged turf from tree and stump removal. Assists in planting, pruning, shearing and general maintenance or repair of landscapes associated with project work. Treats stumps and hand-loads dump trucks. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks associated with the forestry and roads operations such as handling asphalt by shovel and rake, cleaning ditch lines and culverts, roadside brushing, sweeping and traffic flagging. Physical Effort: The incumbent is required to use heavy physical effort to operate chain saws, and to move logs, brush, etc. Frequent lifting and moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds is required while loading trucks, handling equipment, moving limbs, etc. The work performed frequently involves standing for long periods of time, walking long distances in difficult terrain, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and working in awkward positions/environments. Working Conditions: Work is performed outside in a variety of vegetation types, elevations and conditions. Terrain ranges from flat to steep, rocky, and covered in downed logs, limbs, and vegetation. Work is occasionally performed in bad weather and often in extreme temperatures. Special care must be taken when operating equipment. The incumbent is continually exposed to dirt, saw dust, petroleum products, falling limbs/trees, etc. To reduce the dangers from these conditions, the incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (96% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,505 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. They are the highest, most rugged reaches of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (including Mount Whitney at 14,500 feet elevation) and feature the world's largest trees - Giant Sequoias. Sequoia National Park is the nation's second oldest national park (established September 25, 1890) and encompasses 404,863 acres. Kings Canyon was established on March 4, 1940 and encompasses 458,847 acres. Both parks provide a wealth of recreational opportunities via 835 miles of trails, wild and scenic rivers, alpine lakes, and caves, along with a full range of overnight lodging prospects to choose from that include 14 campgrounds. For area information visit: https://www.nps.gov/seki/getinvolved/workwithus.htm.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Have the ability to do the work of Tree Worker Helper without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) This includes work such as experience trimming trees, use of chainsaws and axes to fall, limb, and buck trees. Maintain tools and equipment in a safe and usable condition. use rope and cable for tree rigging and removal. 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. 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. 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.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271 US
• Name: Kellie Lasswell
• Email: [email protected]