Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. This position will be expected to be in non-pay status for 1 pay periods per year between mid November to late November.

Duties

This position is under the Division of Facility Management and is a working member of crews performing trail and building maintenance and construction work on historic and non-historic assets. During the summer months (April-October) employees will be working outside performing trail maintenance and construction duties including: clearing trees, cleaning drains, re-establishing trail tread, building dry stone masonry walls, steps, causeways, and steel and native wood stringer bridges. Employees will camp and work out of backcountry camps for a portion of each summer. During the winter months (November-April) employees will perform maintenance and rehabilitation duties on buildings including: carpentry and log work, dry wall, tiling, replacing carpet, painting, plumbing and minor electrical work. Employees will work on historical and non historical buildings and structures. Employee transports tools, materials and possibly livestock in trucks and truck and trailer combos up to 26,000 Gross Vehicle Weight. Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate, and requires lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 90 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting and tool use procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions. Required to hike up to 15 miles a day carrying tools and supplies. Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures negative 40 to +90 degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, rain and snow. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks and biting insects. Will spend extended days in backcountry camping and working.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following screen out job element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Applicants must show in their application package that they have the ability to do all of the following: Planning, laying-out, and selecting proper tools and materials for Maintenance Worker Trails/Building projects including: building/rehabilitating dry stone, retaining walls, water bars, checks, and causeways; building and repairing log and dimensional wood structures including bridges, retaining walls, handrails, steps and causeways; utilizing a chainsaw to fell and remove trees from trails and housing areas; remodeling kitchens and bathrooms; repairing poured concrete foundations; maintaining/replacing plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks and showers; preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces; Experience living and working out of backcountry camps for up to 8 days at a time and work cohesively as part of a crew; and can train and lead others on the above tasks while working on their own initiative. 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 Grand Teton National Park PO Drawer 170 Moose, WY 83012-0710 US
• Name: Shawn Lipinski
• Phone: 307-922-1017
• Email: [email protected]