This position is located in the Maintenance Division at Voyageurs National Park. 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.

Duties

Performing extensive carpentry on non-historic and historic structures according to federally defined guidelines. Performing dock repairs as well as building new docks to include crib structures, shore connectors, bank retaining structures, and floating docks. Performing trail clearing operations on land-based hiking trails, cross country ski trails, snowshoe trails, and snowmobile portage trail systems parkwide. The incumbent will also be responsible for winter operations which will include grooming the land-based trail systems as well as the established ice-based trail systems by utilizing a snowmobile, a side-by-side with tracks, and the larger groomer with various drag attachments for each. Other duties will include working with staff with ice checking operations, plowing ice roads with a pickup truck and plow attachment, as well as snow removal at visitor centers walkways and parking lots parkwide. Assisting shop mechanics with associated tasks related to services and repairs when requested. Delivering equipment to dealerships for warranty work and specialty services. Shuttling equipment and materials to various work sites within the park. Assisting with the support of various utility operations and repairs as well as road repair 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 Instrument 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]