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. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 02/02/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of two years years, 2 months, 25 days to complete remaining term appointment authority. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action. As a Maintenance Worker (Historic Preservation) at Channel Islands National Park, you will work under general supervision completing the following: Perform cyclic preservation maintenance of deteriorated elements of historic buildings, structures and landscape features using full range of historic preservation skills, tools and approaches. Troubleshoot and take initiative to solve problems and accomplish work assignments in a safe manner. Assists with research and documentation of historic structures including preparing sketches, field reports, and condition assessments using digital cameras and computer software. Maintenance of records using a computer. This position is with the Mediterranean Coast Network Historic Preservation Team, located at Channel Islands National Park, in the Cultural Resources Management Division. The Preservation Team works at three National Park Service units: Channel Islands National Park (home base), Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and Cabrillo National Monument. Duty station is Ventura, CA. Work on the Channel Islands involves boat trips across the Santa Barbara channel and multi-day stays (up to 8 days at a time) on the islands. Housing and per diem are provided on the islands. Work at Santa Monica Mountains NRA is accomplished by daytrips from Ventura. Work at Cabrillo NM also involves multi-day tours, for which housing or lodging is provided. Physical Demands: The physical effort required is considered heavy to moderate and requires lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lifting or moving heavier items with the assistance of a lifting device or other workers. The incumbent is required to work while standing, stooping, bending, crouching and climbing in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions, and in all manners of environmental conditions. When working from a ladder or scaffolds, work involves reaching overhead, stretching or other awkward positions. Occasionally work is performed beneath buildings where the work area is cramped and dark, or work may be done from highly elevated platforms. Sometimes long hikes while carrying a backpack may be essential as is the possibility of technical climbing into some sites. Working Conditions: General work is done at historic structures and ruins throughout the park. Often these are locations with difficult access that may require the use of scaffold and ladder systems. The structures and ruins may be extremely deteriorated and structurally unsound, and therefore considered hazardous. The work is often extremely dusty and direct and of such nature that protective equipment and clothing such as hard hats, safety shoes, goggles, respirators, and ear protection are required, whether working indoors and outdoors. Some work is performed in the shop area where incumbent is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, saw dust in the air, fumes, and hazards associated with power equipment or preservatives. Occasionally the work may be performed outside under adverse weather conditions. Other environmental factors such as stinging and biting insects, snakes, and poisonous plants can be encountered. Assignments could involve working with hazardous materials, such as rodent nests, asbestos, and lead based products, etc. To reduce the dangers, the incumbent is required to follow prescribed safety practices. Incumbent shall be subject to holiday, weekend, and overtime work as warranted, in case of emergency, or when requested by the supervisor to address project work. He/she will work an alternative schedule as assigned. The incumbent shall be required to travel from their official duty station to work assigned projects. Travel and/or extended periods of travel are a requirement of this position. Working shifts will include 8-day rotations on islands accessed by boat with work involved in a remote setting.

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 Element) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials 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 Channel Islands National Park 1901 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA 93001 US
• Name: Jessica Parker
• Phone: 530-200-2353
• Email: [email protected]