This career/career-conditional position (career-seasonal/subject to furlough) is located at Shenandoah National Park and is assigned to the Division of Facilities Management, Trails and Backcountry Branch. Open to the first 30 applicants or until 10/11/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

These positions are Career-Seasonal. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately 9-11 months, and you will be in a non-pay status (anticipated Jan-Feb)for the remainder of the year. The purpose of the position(s) is to lead and perform at the journeyman level, the maintenance, repair, and construction of more than 500 miles of park trails and related facilities. Work primarily involves the maintenance, repair, restoration, rehabilitation, and stabilization of historical/non-historical structures and the rehabilitation of public use facilities throughout Shenandoah National Park. Duties include: Responsible for maintenance of unpaved foot, equestrian, and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) trails that may be in steep, rugged, mountainous terrain. Leads a five to twelve person trail crew and/or volunteer work groups. Provides input to Trails Supervisor/Manager on trail work priorities, personnel, training recommendations, and equipment or supply needs. Responsible for daily on-site decisions concerning workflow and assignment and distribution of work for the crew. Teach and demonstrate trail maintenance and construction methods and techniques to crews and volunteers and holds frequent safety tailgate sessions. Performs all types of trail work that includes masonry and carpentry, rigging, and manual labor duties. Responsible for administrative tasks including creating work plans and work schedules, estimating costs and manpower/equipment needs, entering project and work order data into a computer software system, mapping and compliance documentation, tracking budget, preparing reports, etc. One position will be duty stationed at SNP Headquarters (near Luray, Page County, VA). One position will be duty stationed at SNP Big Meadows (near mile-marker 51 on Skyline Drive, Madison County). 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) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical practices Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. 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 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]