This position is located in the Division of Facilities Management at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, based in Empire, Michigan. Incumbent performs as the primary sign maker, having full responsibility for administration, budgeting and planning as they relate to the sign program. Incumbent is supervised by the Roads, Trails and Grounds Supervisor and works on signs parkwide.

Duties

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 6-10 months {i.e. October through March}, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. Position works independently to design, fabricate, and install trails, roads, and building signs. The incumbent has complete knowledge of all current manufacturing techniques and must be able to recognize existing and future maintenance problems. Incumbent is knowledgeable in the analysis of proper sign location layout and installation practices. Incumbent performs and leads carpentry work in the maintenance and construction of trail structures. Participates in hazard tree reduction program and clearing trails of blown down trees and brush. Performs other duties as assigned by the Roads and Trails Supervisor. This position works with minimal supervision. Incumbent provides input to Roads and Trails Supervisor on sign work priorities, personnel and training recommendations, and equipment/supplies needed. Once projects have been prioritized, incumbent will schedule individual phases of various projects. This will include scheduling material deliveries, coordinating vehicles and equipment use, coordinating resources, and guiding volunteer groups and/or youth corps groups. Incumbent is responsible for on-site decisions concerning workflow and assignment and distribution of work for subordinates. Incumbent teaches and demonstrates sign installation and maintenance methods and techniques to lower graded personnel and volunteers, and sets the pace when working alongside them. Keeps lower graded employees informed of procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. This position holds "safety tailgate sessions" whenever necessary and ensures others are doing the same, especially when initiating a new task or operating specialized equipment. Inspects all assigned equipment and vehicles on a regular, recurring basis to assure safe working conditions. Keeps supervisor informed on the status and progress of weekly work assignments, causes for delays, and any personnel issues. Incumbent is responsible for guiding and working with youth groups of 4 or more individuals at one time. As a regular and recurring part of the position, the incumbent is responsible for guiding lower graded maintenance positions. The number(s) of employees led varies slightly from year to year and project to project. AREA INFORMATION: Voted "The Most Beautiful Place in America" by Good Morning America, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is located in scenic and welcoming Northern Michigan. Known as a four-season recreation destination, the Lakeshore is within an easy one-day drive of several major population centers of the Midwest, including Detroit, Chicago, and Cleveland. Housing, medical facilities, shopping, churches, banks, daycare, and recreational opportunities are readily available within a 30 mile radius from park headquarters in Empire. High temperatures average between 80-90 degrees in the summer and low temperatures average between 10-20 degrees in winter. Homes are available for purchase or for rent in the commuting area. The median home price in the area is approximately $375,000 and rental rates begin at approximately $2,200 per month for 3 bedroom homes. For additional area information, please visit www.nps.gov/slbe.

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 InstructAbility To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of materialsPractices in Construction, StructureTechnical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)Vehicle Operation SCREEN OUTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: significant demonstrated experience providing production support service for design, fabrication, and installation of a variety of organizational or park signs. I have significant demonstrated experience fabricating signs primarily from wood and composites using computerized routers. I have significant demonstrated experience in the management of sign data, materials inventory, and ordering. I have significant demonstrated experience in carpentry in relation to work with lumber and tools required in this type of work. I have performed these tasks with minimal supervision. DRIVER'S LICENSE: This position requires that the incumbent possess a valid Driver's License. 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 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 9922 Front Street Empire, MI 49630 US
• Name: NPS MW East Talent Team
• Email: [email protected]