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.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to lead staff in the safe mitigation of tree hazards, while providing for public safety, protection of property and preservation of the natural and cultural resources within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. This position performs the most difficult and complex Tree Worker duties at the journey level with a high degree of independence. Performs hazard tree identification, tree climbing to heights up to 100 feet, tree pruning, tree hazard reduction or tree removal. Install complex multi-point rigging systems while tree climbing, working from aerial lift trucks or at ground level. Selects compatible rigging gear for weights being applied. Fall trees up to 8 feet in diameter and up to 200 feet in height. Operates chain saws with up to 72-inch guide bars. Fall trees of all species, sizes and complexity to predetermined direction. Operates heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, graders, loaders and rollers. Fills in as a snowplow operator. Operates 33,000-pound GVW 60-foot Aerial Boom Truck and Cat 924 Log Loader/Skidder. This position leads a crew of semi-skilled workers in safe mitigation of tree hazard operations. Career-Seasonal positions are subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee is estimated be in a non-pay/non-duty status from mid-November until late-November. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (96% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,505 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. They are the highest, most rugged reaches of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (including Mount Whitney at 14,500 feet elevation) and feature the world's largest trees - Giant Sequoias. Sequoia National Park is the nation's second oldest national park (established September 25, 1890) and encompasses 404,863 acres. Kings Canyon was established on March 4, 1940 and encompasses 458,847 acres. Both parks provide a wealth of recreational opportunities via 835 miles of trails, wild and scenic rivers, alpine lakes, and caves, along with a full range of overnight lodging prospects to choose from that include 14 campgrounds. For area information visit: https://www.nps.gov/seki/getinvolved/workwithus.htm. Air Quality: Poor air quality afflicts Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, especially during summer months - generally May to October. High ozone levels may be the most harmful pollutant here. In summer months, concentrations often exceed the federal ozone health standards. For more information: http://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/airqualityinfo.htm. Housing information: Government housing (some accessible to persons with disabilities) within the park MAY be available on a limited/bid basis, and assigned based on management needs. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Requirements

Qualifications

Ability to do the work of a Tree Worker Leader (MVO) without more than normal supervision (Screen out): Work history shows experience that demonstrates ability to perform Tree Worker duties under normal supervision. This experience includes: performing tree hazard identification, tree climbing, tree pruning, tree hazard reduction or tree removal. Install rigging systems while tree climbing; and falling a variety of trees to predetermined direction. Work history shows experience operating heavy equipment such as dozers, excavators, graders, loaders, rollers, 33,000-pound GVW 60-foot Aerial Boom Truck, and Cat 924 Log Loader/Skidder. Some snowplow operator experience. Ability to Lead (Screen out) Work history demonstrates ability to lead by doing the following: - Passes on to other workers the instructions received from supervisor and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group. - Works along with other workers and sets the pace. - Demonstrates proper work methods. - Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. - Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work. - Maintains a current knowledge, and answers questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders). - Ensures that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. - Checks work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met. - Urges or advises other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlines. - Within the parameters of knowledge, training, experience and resources, assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed (for example, assuring that limits of safe machine operation are not exceeded and that all tools are used properly). - Reports to supervisors on status and progress of work and causes of work delays. - Answers questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems (for example, concerning, additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). - Actively participates in Park risk management programs, including safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and environmental protection efforts. - Exercises independent judgment in effectively recommending to supervisor the hiring, assigning, furloughing, disciplining and rewarding of staff. For more information, review OPM's website at: X118 Qualifications for 5000 Series. 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. CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271 US
• Name: Alexis Brooks
• Email: [email protected]