This is a temporary appointment NTE 1039hrs; length of season may vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. EOD: March. If this is you first federal (civilian) position, you are entitled to the lowest step. Salary range shall not be construed as entitlement to higher pay. Open to the first 50 applicants or 03/06/2024 whichever is first. Applications submitted by 11:59 EST on the closing day are considered. For more info about the area/position, contact: [email protected]

Duties

Works under a trail maintenance leader or other higher-graded position. The position is primarily engaged in assisting in the maintenance and construction of graded and paved trails, trail drainage, trail bridges, and guard rails. Assists in the installation, repair and replacement of water diversion bars, cribbing and retainer walls. Removes windfalls, rockslides, surface outcroppings and debris from trails. Builds up tread surfaces in eroded areas. Installs steppingstones at creek crossings where bridges cannot be constructed. Safely and effectively, uses hand power tools required for the job and has the ability to maintain these tools properly. Safely and efficiently operate equipment such as but not limited to UTV's, mowers and skidsteer. Safely and effectively use hand power tools as well as properly maintain them. May perform other duties such as: routine painting, carpentry, janitorial, cleaning, trash pick-up, grounds keeping, digging, raking, or sweeping; assisting in transporting camp and work supplies and construction materials; removal of snow and ice from trails and roads.

Requirements

Qualifications

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor 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 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve 2480B KS Hwy 177 Strong City, KS 66869 US
• Name: Central HR Central Team
• Email: [email protected]