This WG-3603-07 Masonry Worker position will be located at Hovenweep National Monument in Montezuma Creek, UT. This is a permanent, full-time, Career-Seasonal position with up to two pay periods (four weeks) of non-pay status each year, scheduled sometime between late December and late January. Please, see "Duties" section for more information. Be a successful applicant. Watch this 5 minute video to learn how to create or improve your federal resume.

Duties

This is a Career-Seasonal position. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. The selectee will be in non-pay status for up to two pay periods (4 weeks) each year, scheduled sometime between late December to late January. The primary purpose of this position is to perform various historic preservation masonry tasks in the stabilization and rehabilitation of historic structures. Assist in the maintenance, repair, and restoration of historic structures and surfaces constructed of stone. Assist higher-graded employees in the preparation of test mixes and prepares amended and un-amended mortars according to historic specifications. With minimal direct supervision, remove damaged portions of walls, partitions or other similar historic structures in preparation for repair. Cap, replace, grout, and reinforce walls/portions of walls, with close supervision, so that the repaired portion closely matches the original, undamaged portions of the historic structure. Load, unload and haul cement, soil, stone, tools, and equipment, stack and handle stone building materials and supplies to job site. Physical Demands: Incumbent often lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds, unassisted. The incumbent frequently stands while working and must frequently stands while working and must frequently climb ladders and scaffolds from 6 to 30 feet. Bending, stooping, climbing and working in awkward positions are regularly required. Working Conditions: The incumbent is exposed to a variety of weather conditions while working outdoors and is subject to danger of falling when working from ladders and scaffolds. They may be exposed to dust and dirt while mixing mortar, removing damaged portions of walls, and while handling various masonry materials. Frequently works around heavy equipment and vehicles. In accordance with OSHA regulations, must use all personal protective equipment as required by OSHA regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT), to include the following masonry skills: Maintain, repair, and preserve masonry structures; Removing of damaged portions of architectural features; Selecting and dressing replacement stones; Mixing mortar that has appropriate color, strength, and composition; and/or Replicating original architectural styles. 2. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. 3. Dexterity and Safety. 4. Knowledge of materials. 5. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic). If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application (resume), 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 Hovenweep National Monument City Road 213 Montezuma Creek, UT 84534 US
• Name: Meredith Hanson
• Email: [email protected]