The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October-April, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 09/22/24 Open to the first 50 applicants or until 09/04/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Maintain native planting areas and control targeted alien plants by manually pulling, cutting, or spraying. Repair rock walls and assist in re-thatching and tying cordage on Hawaiian thatched structures. Assist with coconut tree trimming by manually dragging, carrying, stacking cuttings at designated debris piles, or lifting and stacking cuttings into the bed of a pickup truck. Set and check traps, snares, and cages to trap pigs, cats, mongoose, rats, or other alien mammals. Repair wire boundary fence using small hand tools. Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting maintenance and resource management division with other projects. Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is located on the South Kona coast on the island of Hawai'i and located approximately 23 miles south of Kailua-Kona. Rental units are more available in Kailua-Kona than in Honaunau. Public transportation is not available The park formerly known as the City of Refuge National Historical Park was established in 1961. Its 182-acres contains numerous archeological features including: the Royal Grounds where generations of ali'i (high chiefs) of Kona once resided, the pu'uhonua a place of refuge where early Hawaiians who broke a kapu (law) could seek refuge and avoid death, the Great Wall a 1000 foot long wall built around 1550 that surrounds and protects the pu`uhonua, the reconstructed Hale o Keawe that once housed the bones of 23 ali'i giving this pu'uhonua its great sanctity, a complex of archeological sites, royal fishponds, holua slides, and some coastal village sites. In 2004, NPS acquired an additional 238 acres in the Ki'ilae ahupua'a. This acquisition included numerous sites, structures and features including an ancient Hawaiian settlement dating back to the late 12th century and remaining active up until 1930, the 1871 trail, several heiau (temple platform), residential compounds, a holua slide, a canoe landing, a water well and a wide range of agricultural features.Government housing is not available. Special Consideration: The Island of Hawaii is subject to high concentrations of volcanic fumes, especially sulfur dioxide gasses. The fumes are known to be hazardous to an unborn fetus, and persons with heart and respiratory problems. The Kona coast primarily experiences vog conditions throughout the year, and occasionally eastern Hawaii Island and other Hawaiian islands. Long-term effects on normal healthy persons are unknown

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Have the ability to do the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Work experience such as performed janitorial duties for buildings. Performed manual ground maintenance work, such as digging ditches. Hand pulling weeds, and other manual labor tasks. Trim and clear brush, prune trees/shrubs, using axes, hatchets, chainsaws, and hand saws, etc. 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. CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park Hwy 160 Honaunau, HI 96726 US
• Name: Christopher Lee
• Phone: 925-786-0303
• Email: [email protected]