A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. As a Career-Seasonal employee you will work from approximately June - April, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

Duties

Major Duties: The Maintenance Work Supervisor for Trails is directly responsible for the direct hiring and supervision of trails staff, to facilitate all trail construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation work and trail and backcountry campsite asset management in both wilderness and non-wilderness portions of Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. The incumbent and his/her direct reports will also perform maintenance, rehabilitation, and restoration work on other natural and/or cultural resources in the wilderness and backcountry areas of the parks, in coordination with other park programs and planning documents. Works with the supervisor to assist Park Managers in setting the vision and direction for the Trails Branch for short and long-term planning. Provides instruction in daily work assignments including the maintenance, rehabilitation and construction of stone masonry trail walls, steps, tread, bridges, stairs, rails, and drainages in both wilderness and non-wilderness portions of Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. Oversees the logistics and management of a stock program (i.e. mule), to facilitate all trail maintenance and rehabilitation, and trail condition assessments and maintenance of compost toilets. Utilize a variety of online programs/systems, that include the Facility Management Software System (FMSS), Project Scoping Tool (PST), Work Kiosk, Asset Management Reporting System (AMRS), Asset Priority Index (API), Facility Condition Index (FCI), as well as budget and compliance via the Project Management Information System (PMIS), and The Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC) systems. Utilizes software and hardware such as Apple Computers and MacOS software to utilize Computer Aided Design (CAD) software in conjunction with Computer Numeric Controlled Plasma Cutting Machine, for the creation of signs for park/trail uses. Provides instruction related to basic metal fabrication techniques related to signs, coral fences, metal building, and interpretive sign frames to staff. Daycare and School Information:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Lead Or Supervise (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) Use of Measuring Instructions If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. To minimally qualify, your resume must show the following: experience supervising day-to-day planning and coordination of a professional trail work program for a dispersed organization; supervised at least five employees at a time, including Trails laborers and maintenance workers; responsible for planning efforts for a complex trails system. The field aspect of this supervision has included needs assessments, protection of resources, the acceptance, amendment, or rejection of ongoing and completed work, and instruction of crew leads in work requirements, safety, methods, and procedures; created and adjusted logistics, work schedules, crew assignments, and methods as needed; identified and corrected job safety and health hazards, instructed employees on safety requirements, and directed periodic inspection of workplaces. The administrative aspect of this supervision has included employee development, training, and performance, in accordance with proper administrative policies and Equal Opportunity principles, as well as documentation of accomplishments and project submission. 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 Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 US
• Name: Vicki Duran
• Email: vicki_duran@nps.gov