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. Maintenance and construction of graded and paved trails, trail drainage, trail bridges, and guard rails. Engage in the installation, repair and replacement of water diversion bars, cribbing and retainer walls. Remove windfalls, rock slides, surface outcroppings, and debris from trails. Build up tread surfaces in eroded areas. Install stepping stones at creek crossings where bridges cannot be constructed. Safely and effectively use hand power tools required for the job and has the ability maintain these tools properly.

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) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use Of Measuring Instruments Knowledge Of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Ability To Use And Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc (includes blueprinting reading) 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. 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): Knowledge and experience assisting with constructing and maintaining various trail related features, experience using an assortment of trail related tools, any trail tasks performed have been under direct supervision, limited experience with small equipment. 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]