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. Depending on location salary range may vary. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 01/26/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Provides assistance to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc. Drives pickup truck, 4x4 UTV's, and safely operates heavy power equipment (riding lawn mowers, weed trimmers, lawn edging equipment, and tractors) to maintain the landscape grounds area and designated areas adjacent to cultural resources. Uses power brush cutters and all types of hand tools to remove woody vegetation from sensitive cultural resources following strict guidelines. Duties include mowing and raking lawns; trimming shrubs and pulling weeds; picking up litter from grounds and roadsides; moving heavy furniture; loading and unloading heavy boxes, bulky supplies and material from trucks. Performs trail maintenance on walkways, paved and unpaved trails; sweeping steps and walkways and checking handrails. Uses hand tools (shovels, rakes, tapers, wheel barrows, etc.) to repair trail surfaces damaged by heavy rains or visitor use, must grade or slope repaired surfaces to correctly channel future rain events to lessen or prevent further damage. Operates heavily loaded wheel barrows on level and sloped surfaces to transport materials to the jobsite. Safely uses power chainsaws in the removal of down trees and brush. Carries brush and logs (up to 100 pounds with assistance) to designated locations away from areas of pedestrian travel. Removes, repairs, and constructs boundary fence throughout the park through very rugged terrain. Many of the materials (steel and wood posts, barbed wire, and tools) will have to be transported by hand to remote locations. Paints, stains, and finishes interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and signs; performs repairs on the same. Mixes and/or pours concrete or asphalt in the repair of sidewalks and parking areas.

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 a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT ELEMENT) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, inc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Must have a 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. 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. Physical Demands: The work involves extensive periods of standing and walking, in some cases over steep, rough surfaces or inclines, carrying tools and materials. Many tasks involve strenuous activity on a routine basis. Lifts and carries items up to 70 pounds. Work Environment: Work is performed in all type of environments where regular exposure to moderate discomforts is experienced, e.g., adverse weather conditions, high temperatures and humidity; low temperatures and wind chill; cramped, tight working areas, working from ladders, confined spaces, high noise, and dust.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Interior Region 3, 4 and 5 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: Central HR Central Team
• Phone: 402-661-1562
• Email: [email protected]