The typical seasonal period for these positions is May thru November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2024

Duties

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), February 29, 2024. Works with and assists in the guidance, training, and safety of laborers, volunteers, and Acadia Youth Conservation Corps under the leadership of a Trail Work Leader, Trail Supervisor, or a WG-4749-08 Maintenance Worker. Employee is engaged in all aspects of trail maintenance, construction, and repair including drainage and tread maintenance, masonry dry stone construction, and carpentry work using heavy log and rough-sawn lumber, for repair of trail structures, and rehabilitation of all trails. Uses small equipment, loaders, atv, etc., and drives crew cabs, trucks, and passenger vans up to but not exceeding 10,000 GVW to transport crew and or materials to the job site. Plans, sets up, and operates typical overhead rigging systems used in trail work to transport material.

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) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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. You must meet level 2 on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT): Worked on a variety of trails and have worked independently to construct and maintain trail features such as drainage, tread, stone walls, and stone steps. I have completed small trail projects from drawings or written guidelines I am able to cut and shape stones to and use drystone masonry techniques to construct trails to historic standards following cultural guidelines. I have constructed and maintained trail features including drainage, tread, stone or timber retaining walls, or stone steps. I have experience with the use of common hand tools and some equipment used in trail construction and repair. I have moved materials using cable rigging systems in a backcountry setting. Work is consistently checked by supervisor to meet standards. 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 Acadia National Park POB 177 Route 233 McFarland Hill Drive Bar Harbor, ME 04634 US
• Name: Melissa Blank
• Phone: 302-605-1254
• Email: [email protected]