Job opening: Tree Trimmer
Salary: $29 - 34 per hour
Published at: Mar 13 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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 September through August, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.
Open to the first 101 applicants or until 03/27/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Duties
Serves as park tree trimmer and is assigned a special purpose vehicle and equipment for performing coconut and other hazardous tree removal and trimming operations.
Duties performed:
Climb and trim coconut trees up to 70' in height using Swiss grip climbing bands.
Operate a 26,000# bucket truck and tow equipment trailer with air brakes.
Perform basic carpentry, painting and plumbing, tasks at a sub journeyman level.
Ability to direct helpers, laborers and lower-level workers that are assisting with tasks.
Perform custodial duties and ground and building maintenance on various buidings.
Qualifications
Have the ability to do the work of Tree Faller without more than normal supervision. (Screen out). This includes work such as: Operate different types and sizes of chainsaws in felling trees. Fell trees of various sizes in non-developed areas. Determine the appropriate method/process to fell trees, taking into consideration tree species, defects, wood characteristics and environmental hazards that may alter desired felling results. Determine and apply the appropriate specialized tools to fell trees in desired direction. Use ropes and cables to perform tree rigging and removal. Operate skid steer loaders, brush chippers, stump grinder and portable winches.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
Have the ability to do the work of Tree Worker without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT).
Technical Practices
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials
Dexterity and Safety
Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM's web site at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=WG-5000
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.
ICTAP/CTAP 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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Contacts
- Address Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Hwy 160
Honaunau, HI 96726
US
- Name: Jessica Parker
- Phone: 530-200-2353
- Email: [email protected]
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