The primary purpose of the position is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers. Incumbent utilizes knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts. The duties described by this position may not fully meet the type of work to be performed or there may be work that this position does not do in each of the specialties; however, if the general intent is met then this position is appropriate.

Duties

This position requires skills applied to the maintenance, stabilization, restoration, repair and/or reconstruction of various historic and non-historic structures that range widely in historic period, architectural style, construction materials and existing condition. Perform a variety of basic trade tasks often combining trade practices such as carpentry, painting and roofing. Carpentry duties require the incumbent to measure, cut, construct, install, repair and reproduce wooden historic building elements on frame, timber or log structures including windows, doors, flooring and molding. Will use traditional and modern hand tools to obtain finished surfaces typical of those found on existing historic wooden surfaces. Clean and prepare historic materials for re-use in preservation work. AREA INFORMATION: Gettysburg National Military Park (GETT) consists of more than 6,000 acres and preserves, protects and interprets for this and future generations the resources associated with the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, during the American Civil War, the Soldiers' National Cemetery, and their commemorations. Learn more at: http://www.nps.gov/gett.

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 EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.Knowledge of materialsTechnical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments Screen Out: Have experience performing the full range of duties of a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-07 without more than normal supervision. This experience is defined as: 1) basic competence in the carpentry, roofing and painting trades; 2)ability to safely use hand and power tools of the trades listed (carpentry, roofing, painting); 3) knowledge to perform a basic visual examination to identify original historic fabric in the context of a historic structure; 4) follow written and oral instruction; 5) ability to demonstrate a general knowledge of and to follow current OSHA regulations/procedures and trade code requirements applicable to buildings and their maintenance and construction; 6) ability to obtain a basic knowledge of the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and obtain knowledge of the National Park Service policies, guidelines and procedures for the preservation and conservation of historic structures. 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 Gettysburg National Military Park 1195 Baltimore Pike Suite 100 Gettysburg, PA 17325-2804 US
• Name: Christopher Pfahl
• Email: [email protected]