This position located in North Cascades National Park, in the Maintenance Division. Open to the first 101 applicants or until 08/30/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. The position is expected to go to part time, 8-16 hours a week, for 1-2 pay periods, in December or March of each year. Park housing is available for this position.

Duties

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of nine years. This term appointment is in support of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF). Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Utilize a variety of materials, tools, and equipment associated with the repair and maintenance of structures and grounds. Perform minor plumbing repairs of limited difficulty such as tightening or replacing in-kind fittings and fixtures Perform minor carpentry repairs of limited difficulty to buildings and quarters. Construct, install, repair and replace such items as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets. Perform routine maintenance at different sites and visitor facilities, to include cleaning restrooms, and making minor repairs as needed. Receive, unload and process incoming shipments according to established procedures, and report discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items. May perform other duties such as painting equipment, masonry work, roofing, welding or assisting higher grade worker with maintenance of utility systems in the facility. Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites. Location information: Stehekin is a remote mountain town located at the north end of Lake Chelan. Access is by daily passenger ferry, private aircraft or hiking (summer only, shortest route is 17 miles). Ferries to Stehekin from Chelan range from $50 - $86 round trip. No roads lead into Stehekin, but an interior road allows bicycles and barged-in vehicles. There are a lodge, cabins, convenience store, and restaurant at the landing. A post office, market garden, dude ranch, bakery, and various tourist businesses such as bicycle rental can be found in the town of Stehekin. Shopping, doctors, hospital and other services are not available in Stehekin but are available in Chelan. Larger shopping centers and hospitals are available in Wenatchee, WA, 43 miles from the ferry landing. Groceries and other supplies are ordered by email and shipped on the ferry at the employee's expense. Emergency medical transport is by boat or helicopter and weather dependent. Recreation consists of outdoor and craft/hobby activities. No television, cell service, landline phone are available except by privately purchased satellite services. Satellite internet is available at employee housing but can be unreliable in adverse conditions. The community has approximately 75 year-round residents and a one room K-8 school. Summers are warm and dry, and winters average 120 inches of snow. Driving time to Seattle or Spokane is three hours from the other end of the lake in Chelan. For more information on Stehekin: Stehekin - North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) Stehekin - In the Heart of the North Cascades

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/30/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. 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. (Job Element 1 / Competency 1166) (SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic (Job Element 25-E / Competency 1180) Use of Measuring Instruments (Job Element 60 / Competency 1186) Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications; other than blueprints (Job Element 75-B / Competency 1196) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (Job Element 81 / Competency 1207) Knowledge of Materials (Job Element 82-A / Competency 1212) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. (Job Element 2-E / Competency 1183) 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 FWS positions.

Contacts

• Address North Cascades National Park 810 State Route 20 Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 US
• Name: Alexander Lehinger
• Phone: 2062204124
• Email: [email protected]