The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a tractor operator for the unit.

Duties

Incumbent operates up to 55 horsepower diesel powered industrial type tractor with attachments (i.e., 3-point hitch mounted PTO driven 80 inch cut rotary mower, post hole auger, 7 foot one-way snow plow, 7 foot grader blade, etc.). Operates sedans, station wagons, vans, pickup trucks, dump truck, stake body trucks and UTV's. Performs operator's preventative maintenance and inspections on the equipment following manufacturers recommendations and makes the appropriate maintenance log and record entries. Performs paved and unpaved trail maintenance tasks. Makes road repairs, bituminous and aggregate surfaces (i.e., by filling in potholes and raveled edges with bituminous patching material, by adding and spreading crushed stone to correct irregularities, etc.). Removes dead, hazardous, and fallen trees and limbs from roadways, trails and park grounds. Constructs and repairs a variety of historic and non-historic type fencing. Performs turf maintenance. Operates self-propelled riding type mowers. Operates smaller gasoline (2 & 4 cycle) powered equipment. Moderate to heavy physical effort may be required in operating equipment, in lifting 45-100 pounds, for example lifting trash containers, moving tables and benches, loading and unloading cargo, in repairing/constructing roads, trails and fences, using hand tools to dig and backfill ditches, etc. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Monday, 16 December 2024**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 16, 2024.

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 Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Tractor OperatorWork Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) SCREEN OUT: Have experience that demonstrates the ability to perform work as a Tractor Operator, WG-5705-07 without more than normal supervision. This experience is defined as: 1) Safe operation of motor vehicles; 2) Safe operation of 45-55 horsepower industrial type diesel tractors and attached or towed equipment over rough terrain and/or steep slopes while avoiding numerous obstacles; 3) independently solves problems and performs duties safely; 4) maintain and use tools and equipment relating to cultural preservation/rehabilitation/maintenance of historic landscapes and trails; 5) able to interpret and follow directions, 6) able to use computers, maintain records and perform simple arithmetic calculations. 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]