This position is located within the Division of Facility Management at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. This position is restricted to preference eligibles, and applications will be accepted from non-preference applicants. Non-preference eligibles, will not be considered if a sufficient number of preference eligibles are available. (5 U.S.C. § 3310).

Duties

Major Duties: Safely Operate a Motorized Vehicle on Local, State, and Federal Roadways. Perform general custodial and janitorial work, grounds-keeping, operate light duty motor vehicles, and laboring duties. Must be able to understand, follow, and interpret written and oral instructions. Uses hand tools and electrical equipment to perform minor maintenance. AREA INFORMATION/HOUSING INFORMATION: Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located 27 miles from the city of Carlsbad in southeastern New Mexico. The Park, at an elevation of 4400 feet, has a semi-arid climate with hot summers, mild winters, abundant sunshine, low humidity, and approximately 10 inches of rainfall per year. Carlsbad (population 29,000) has all amenities and services including medical and dental facilities, motels, banks, restaurants, churches, grocery stores, department stores, and several recreation facilities. Information about Carlsbad and the Carlsbad area can be found at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Schools include K-12, and New Mexico State University - Carlsbad Campus. Other services can be found in Albuquerque (280 miles), El Paso, Texas (170 miles), Lubbock, Texas (180 miles), or Midland/Odessa, Texas (150 miles). Recreation opportunities are plentiful with Guadalupe Mountains National Park located 50 miles from the city of Carlsbad, two state parks (Brantley Lake and Living Desert Zoo), and the Lincoln National Forest within an hour's drive. Please note: A government van pool provides service between Carlsbad, NM and Carlsbad Caverns National Park for staff on the core shifts. Additional Working Conditions Duty Grade Determination: Drivers at the WG-05 grade level operate one or more motor vehicles including pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls, sedans, crew cab pickup trucks, jeeps, and station wagons which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight up to 4,500 kilograms (10,000 pounds). Vehicles are driven on the basis of specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules over public roads (or the equivalent) at highway speeds to transport personnel, supplies, materials, or equipment and tools or to tow equipment throughout rural or urban areas. In comparison with the restricted traffic conditions at the grade 4 level, drivers at this grade operate vehicles over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions. They load and unload the vehicles by hand, sometimes receiving help from other workers. They ensure the cargo is protected from the weather and that it is properly distributed and secured to prevent damage or loss while in transit. The drivers make certain that any equipment being towed does not exceed the maximum weight allowable for the vehicle being driven, and that it is connected to the vehicle according to local and Federal regulations. They perform operator maintenance and wash their vehicles in compliance with established policies. They complete trip tickets, preventive maintenance records, and accident reports.

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) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, 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 Carlsbad Caverns National Park 3225 National Parks Highway Carlsbad, NM 88220 US
• Name: Cori Stonebridge
• Email: [email protected]