This career/career-conditional permanent full-time position is located in Shenandoah National Park, in the Division of Facilities Management, Roads and Grounds Unit. This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 50 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 50 applicants, or 10/02/2024 is reached. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

This position is duty stationed at Big Meadows maintenance Office located near mile-marker 51 on Skyline Drive. The primary purpose of this position is to supervise journeymen, intermediate and entry level Engineering Equipment Operators, Motor Vehicle Operators, Tree Workers, Arborist and Laborers in a large land management operation. Duties may include: Coordinates work with other agency work groups as the need for repairs become necessary; prioritizes the work based on the needs of the work group, staffing, resource availability and overall agency priorities. Develops annual work plans to accomplish organizational goals as set forth by the management team. Plan, coordinate and oversee cyclic, repair/rehab, and other specially funded programs related to the roads and grounds operation. Requests additional equipment and tools and recommends the update and replacement of tools, software, and equipment as necessary to maintain the changes in modern technology. Determines the equipment, personnel, and supply needs for routine and project work. Performs and supervises roads and grounds unit work that includes excavation, road maintenance, roadside mowing, snow/ice removal, etc. Administrative work includes budget work, develop work schedules, establish performance standards, performance appraisals for staff, counsel/discipline staff, train/develop/mentor staff, etc. Required to possess and maintain a valid State Commercial Driver's License Class A with no restrictions. POSITION LOCATION: Shenandoah National Park preserves and protects more than 300 square miles of nationally significant natural and cultural resources, scenic beauty, and congressionally designated wilderness within Virginia's northern Blue Ridge Mountains; and provides a broad range of opportunities for public enjoyment, recreation, inspiration, and stewardship. Within just 90 miles of Washington D.C. the Park provides visitors the ability to explore mountain peaks, hidden hollows, cascading streams, accessible wilderness, and stunning natural beauty. Approximately 40% of the Park is designated wilderness with over 500 miles of hiking trails and the iconic Skyline Drive, SHEN was established as an eastern Park that provided a "western Park experience". Due to the Park's easy accessibility to D.C and other highly populated areas along the east coast, visitation exceeds 1.4 million visitors annually which results in significant resource protection and visitor management issues and incidents.

Requirements

Qualifications

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118-C) will be used in determining applicants' qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through the experience shown in your written resume and your responses to the questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to lead or supervise (SCREEN OUT) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. Ability to drive safely Ability to operate safely Reliability and dependability 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 Shenandoah National Park 3655 Hwy 211 East Luray, VA 22835 US
• Name: Debbie Truax
• Phone: 540-999-3500 (3479)
• Email: [email protected]