This position performs trail maintenance repairs, and construction of park trails. The incumbent works primarily on front country trails throughout the park. This position may assist journeyman level tradesmen to complete park projects. Oversees the construction, improvements and day-to-day maintenance of the lakeshore's trail system consisting of 80 miles of hiking and 22 miles of ski trail, walkways, boardwalk, puncheon, turnpike, footbridges and associated inventory and structures.

Duties

Perform all aspects of trail work, including resurfacing, maintenance, repair and construction of a variety of walls, trail bridges, abutments, causeways and other structures. Removal of hazard trees using specialized equipment. Rigging tasks in construction projects, using cables, ropes, slings, and chains, to include using heavy equipment to remove large rocks etc. Maintain and build back country pit toilets. Work on associated trail-side structures and facilities. Work with small engine maintenance and repair. Dirt and sand removal using a variety of mechanized medium and heavy equipment. Actively participates in the Park Safety Program and the Back Country Program Meetings, to include holding daily meetings, safety walk-arounds and the instruction and use of personal protective equipment to be worn at all times. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm EST, DECEMBER 13, 2024. Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date. Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut-off date. Area Information Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on the south shore of Lake Superior between the communities of Munising (population 2,500) and Grand Marais. The duty station for these positions are at Munising and Grand Marais. Government housing may be available for rent. Amenities in Munising include basic shopping, medical facilities, and K-12 schools. Grand Marais has a population of less than 500 people and shopping is limited. K-12 schools are available in Grand Marais. Basic shopping and medical facilities for those at Grand Marais are available 60 miles away in Munising. Summers are generally warm and pleasant. The winter season may extend from October to May and is often characterized by sub-zero temperatures and seasonal snowfall in excess of 140 inches. The area is rich in outdoor sporting activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, biking, camping, and skiing. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (U.S. National Park Service)

Requirements

Qualifications

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), and Use of Measuring Instruments SCREEN OUTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: I have experience that includes independently performing the following duties: operating gasoline vehicles such as powered trucks, farm tractors, and light industrial tractors with attachments; AND caring for and maintaining lawns, trees, and/or outdoor grounds; AND minor duties in at least three of the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, or masonry trades to construct, repair, restore buildings, fences, picnic areas, etc.; AND janitorial work. 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 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore N8391 Sand Point Road Munising, MI 49862 US
• Name: NPS MW East Talent Team
• Email: [email protected]