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The primary purpose of the position is to perform laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment involving any or all of the following duties. In order to accomplish the laborer duties, the incumbent must on a regular and recurring basis also operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located in the park.
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The incumbent cleans stools, lavatories, and sanitary receptacles and maintains a stock of cleaning supplies in restrooms, supply rooms; and custodial closets. The position responsibilities also include: Cleans public use buildings and restrooms; washes windows and doors; and mops and power buffs floors. Waxes, sweeps, and polishes metal surfaces. Dusts and vacuums display units and empties ashtrays. Collects and empties garbage cans. The incumbent will mix cleaning chemicals for proper cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Operates power-cleaning equipment designed to clean granite floor areas in buildings. Operates carpet equipment to include vacuums and carpet shampooing equipment. Moves and arranges furniture as directed. Washes and waxes cars and trucks by hand or using powered buffer. The incumbent may operate powered riding or push lawn mowers, which may require heavy physical effort and clears small to medium size trees using handsaws, clippers and weed-trimmers. The incumbent also operates power cleaning equipment on walk areas. Shovels or uses snow blowing equipment. Sweeps and picks up litter from sidewalks, trails, roads, and grounds. Uses shovels, rakes, tampers and other hand tools to dig ditches and trenches, slope landscape, excavate/fill holes and finish grade landscaped areas. The incumbent assists higher graded employees in a variety of maintenance duties to include: painting, masonry, carpentry, mechanics, and sculpture maintenance. Helps mix and pour concrete and performs minor carpentry such as repairing shelves, screens or doors. Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks and dollies. Moves heavy boxes, cartons, or luggage by hand, hand-truck, or dolly and opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears. Stacks boxes and cartons where directed. Neatly arranges storage areas for easy access of materials. The incumbent will operate standard pickups, UTV's and possibly other vehicles for park operations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
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.
Additional information
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands: The work performed requires the exertion of moderate to very heavy physical effort. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
Working Conditions: Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade ships. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt, and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:
The primary purpose of the position is to perform laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment involving any or all of the following duties. In order to accomplish the laborer duties, the incumbent must on a regular and recurring basis also operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located in the park.
This job is open to
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. - The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Duties
The incumbent cleans stools, lavatories, and sanitary receptacles and maintains a stock of cleaning supplies in restrooms, supply rooms; and custodial closets. The position responsibilities also include: Cleans public use buildings and restrooms; washes windows and doors; and mops and power buffs floors. Waxes, sweeps, and polishes metal surfaces. Dusts and vacuums display units and empties ashtrays. Collects and empties garbage cans. The incumbent will mix cleaning chemicals for proper cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Operates power-cleaning equipment designed to clean granite floor areas in buildings. Operates carpet equipment to include vacuums and carpet shampooing equipment. Moves and arranges furniture as directed. Washes and waxes cars and trucks by hand or using powered buffer. The incumbent may operate powered riding or push lawn mowers, which may require heavy physical effort and clears small to medium size trees using handsaws, clippers and weed-trimmers. The incumbent also operates power cleaning equipment on walk areas. Shovels or uses snow blowing equipment. Sweeps and picks up litter from sidewalks, trails, roads, and grounds. Uses shovels, rakes, tampers and other hand tools to dig ditches and trenches, slope landscape, excavate/fill holes and finish grade landscaped areas. The incumbent assists higher graded employees in a variety of maintenance duties to include: painting, masonry, carpentry, mechanics, and sculpture maintenance. Helps mix and pour concrete and performs minor carpentry such as repairing shelves, screens or doors. Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks and dollies. Moves heavy boxes, cartons, or luggage by hand, hand-truck, or dolly and opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears. Stacks boxes and cartons where directed. Neatly arranges storage areas for easy access of materials. The incumbent will operate standard pickups, UTV's and possibly other vehicles for park operations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
- Government housing may be available.
- Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Friday, March 29, 2024** Referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.
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 A LABORER (MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR) WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION(SCREEN OUT) I performed the most difficult and complex laborer tasks including ability to operate trucks and trailers weighing up to one ton; properly loading and unloading various supplies and equipment; to perform work providing laboring assistance to others in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, and trails; operate power equipment such as lawnmowers, snow blowers, and string trimmers; and safely use a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, saws, pulaskis, rock bars, etc. Able to safely operate these vehicles/equipment in all types of traffic and weather conditions. I utilize most hand and power tools associated with these tasks including light hand and power and cleaning custodial tools, lawn mowers, snow blowers, and leaf blowers . I have experience performing operator maintenance on all vehicles/equipment operated (e.g. monitoring fluid levels, checking tire pressure and blade replacement/sharpening). I perform these duties as an expert with a high degree of independence. My supervisor assigned work orally, through work orders, or with written specifications. My work was checked to see that it met compliance with work and safety standards and policies.
- VEHICLE OPERATION - CURRENTLY POSSESS OR OBTAIN BEFORE ENTRANCE ON DUTY, A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE (SCREEN OUT) I possess a Driver's License OR I do not possess a Driver's License, but will be able to obtain one before I enter on duty.
- WORK PRACTICES (INCLUDING KEEPING THINGS NEAT, CLEAN AND IN ORDER)
- ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC. (OTHER THAN BLUEPRINTS)
- ABILITY TO USE AND MAINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
- DEXTERITY AND SAFETY
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.
Additional information
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands: The work performed requires the exertion of moderate to very heavy physical effort. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
Working Conditions: Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade ships. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt, and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
- Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
- Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
- Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Dexterity and Safety
- Vehicle Operation
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/31/2024:- Resume which includes a list of all s...
