This position is located in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in the Maintenance Division. 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 Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.

Duties

Position is a working leader of a five-to-twelve-person trail crew. Provides input to Maintenance Worker Supervisor on trail work priorities, personnel and training recommendations, and equipment or supply needs. Responsible for daily on-site decisions concerning workflow and assignment and distribution of work for their crew. Checks work while in program and finished. Holds weekly safety meetings. Performs and leads workers in rigging operations. Performs and leads other trail crew workers in masonry work. Operates and instructs others in the proper and safe use and maintenance of a variety of tools. Carpentry tasks includes the maintenance, repair and construction of trail structures. 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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 Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT): Worked on a variety of trails and have worked independently to construct and maintain trail features such as drainage, tread, stone walls, and stone steps. I have completed small trail projects from drawings or written guidelines I am able to cut and shape stones to and use drystone masonry techniques to construct trails to historic standards following cultural guidelines. I have constructed and maintained trail features including drainage, tread, stone, or timber retaining walls, or stone steps. I have experience with the use of common hand tools and some equipment used in trail construction and repair. I have moved materials using cable rigging systems in a backcountry setting. Work is consistently checked by supervisor to meet standards. 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 Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument PO Box 446 Patten, ME 04765 US
• Name: Nichole Ruhl
• Phone: 617-999-0814
• Email: [email protected]