Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/25/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. 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

Conducts routine maintenance and repair of historic trails, grounds and structures requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with more than one of the following occupations: carpentry, masonry, vegetation management, roofing and motor vehicle operation. Conducts the stabilization, maintenance, and repair of prehistoric and historic masonry structures, ruins and sites. Carries out the maintenance and rehabilitation of the park cultural landscape through vegetation management. Removing deteriorated roofing materials in preparation for reroofing and assisting with restoring and stabilizing roofs Identify hazards, reporting on-the-job injuries and safety violations in accordance with regulations, and periodically inspecting workplaces. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of nine years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action. Area Information Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail (ALKA) is located on Hawaiʻi Island in the State of Hawaii. Ala Kahakai NHT is a 175 mile trail coastal network of trails that stretches from the northern tip of the Island around the west side, around South Point, and through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Ala Kahakai NHT duty station for the Trail is located in Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawai'i. It is located 2,500 airline miles from the continental United States and over 250 miles from Honolulu on the island of Oahu, the major business, government, and industrial supply center for the state. Special Consideration: The island of Hawai'i, including Sections of the Ala Kahakai NHT, is subject to high concentrations of volcanic fumes, especially sulfur dioxide gasses. The fumes are known to be hazardous to the unborn fetus, and persons with heart and respiratory problems. Long-term effects on healthy persons are not known. Hawaii ranks No. 1 as the most expensive state based on monthly household bills. Hawaii residents spend an average of $3,091 each month on utilities, rent/mortgage and other common household costs. Residents spend 45% above the national average. The median household income in Hawaii is $94,814, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The salary range given includes base pay and locality pay, you will also receive a 3.15% cost of living allowance, subject to change.

Requirements

Qualifications

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position requires working knowledge of traditional Hawaiian trades, dry-set masonry, pole and lashed building construction; knowledge of indigenous, Polynesian introduced, and invasive plant species; knowledge of traditional nomenclature for elements of traditional structures; awareness of traditional cultural practices.Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. Your knowledge and experience must be documented in your resume or somewhere in your application package, or you will not receive consideration for this position. -AND- 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) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instructions 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 Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail 73-4786 Kanalani Street #14 Kailua Kona, HI 96740 US
• Name: Joseph Deaver
• Phone: 404-507-5850
• Email: [email protected]