This position is located in the Facility Maintenance Division within the Rocky Mountain National Park Trails Program in Estes Park, Colorado. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately April to October, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year (approximately November 1 to March 31).

Duties

The purpose of this Tree Worker (Motor Vehicle Operator) position is to perform safe mitigation, monitoring, and inventory of hazard trees, while providing for public safety, protection of property and preservation of the natural and cultural resources within Rocky Mountain National Park. Assists in the parkwide removal of hazard trees and down tree mitigations using chainsaws, machinery, equipment and rigging equipment. As part of this position, it will be expected that the incumbent leads and trains others in the felling and removal of trees. Assists Tree Worker Leader (MVO) in the development and implementation of daily, weekly, and annual work plan for the work group. Perform weekly tailgate safety meetings, project GARs (Green-Amber-Red Risk Assessments) and lead safety discussions related to daily operations and tree removal projects. Uses both computer and Geographic Information System (GIS) software to document work and create an annual work plan for hazard tree operations. Works with supervisor and Tree Worker Leader (MVO) to plan and coordinate all work plan objectives. Communicates effectively and professionally with all park staff and stakeholders for daily operations. Maintains and operates a variety of equipment ranging from chainsaws to dump trailers and chippers. Will assist in the maintenance and maintenance tracking for chainsaws, vehicles, machinery, and trailers within work group's fleet.

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 Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications; other than blueprints Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety 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 NPS Inflation Reduction Act 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Tiffany Micieli
• Email: [email protected]