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. This position is located in the Maintenance Division at Petersburg National Battlefield in Petersburg, Virginia.

Duties

Assists higher graded workers with simple and routine maintenance and repair of grounds and structures requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with more than one of the following occupations: carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing and motor vehicle operation. Identify hazards, reporting on-the-job injuries and safety violations in accordance with regulations, and periodically inspecting work places. Assists masons and higher graded workers with the stabilization, maintenance, and repair of prehistoric and historic masonry structures, ruins and sites. Carries out the maintenance and rehabilitation of the park cultural landscape through vegetation management. Removing deteriorated roofing materials in preparation for reroofing and assisting with restoring and stabilizing roofs. Petersburg National Battlefield protects the sites around the siege of Petersburg, VA during the American Civil War. The Park is split into 4 main units that are spread out over two cities and one other county. The park's headquarters and main visitor center are located in the Eastern Front Unit just outside of Petersburg, VA and there are visitor contact stations and facilities at the Five Forks and City Point units in Dinwiddie County and Hopewell respectively. This position will work as part of a Historic Preservation Team to accomplish projects centered around repairing and maintaining the parks historic assets. Work will include combining traditional methods and materials with modern techniques to preserve the features and overall character of historic structures. Patience and a lot of attention to detail are critical for the success of this work. Most projects will center around structures and work relevant to the time of Siege of Petersburg in 1864. Trade skills in traditional carpentry and masonry, along with painting, roofing, and grounds maintenance will comprise the bulk of the work for these projects.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials 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.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address NPS Inflation Reduction Act 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 US
• Name: Tiffany Micieli
• Email: [email protected]