Maintenance Worker Trails - Department Of The Interior : Job Details

Maintenance Worker Trails

Department Of The Interior

Job Location : Twentynine Palms,CA, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-11T08:58:29Z

Job Description :

Summary

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.

Open to the first 50 applicants or until 12/18/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/04/2024 to 12/18/2024

This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

* Salary

$24.14 - $28.16 per hour

* Pay scale & grade

WG 5

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Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

* Twentynine Palms, CA

* Remote job

* Telework eligible

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

* Appointment type

Permanent - Career Seasonal

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

* 4749 Maintenance Mechanic

* Supervisory status

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Credentialing

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

* Bargaining unit status

* Announcement number

PW-1547-JOTR-25-12630520-DE

* Control number

822089200

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This job is open to

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.

Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens. ICTAP/ICTAP eligibles

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Duties

These positions are Career-Seasonal positions and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal positions includes all the benefits of permanent employment but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectees will be in a non-pay/non-duty (August) status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectees are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. The typical season for Joshua Tree National Park is November - May but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions.

Performs trails maintenance duties such as:

* Maintain trails to standard by cleaning water bars, removing excess rock on tread, brushing, cutting trail edge berm, digging dip drains and clears trail of trees, obstacles and debris.

* Laying out and constructing new trail in rocky, mountainous terrain, and in performing landscape restoration of abandoned trails.

* Removing windfalls, felling trees, and utilizing block, tackle, and winches for moving and placing heavy objects

* Construct water bars, retaining bars, causeway, dry/wet rock retaining wall and rip-rap.

* Routinely assist trail leaders in supervising crew members in the concepts and techniques of trail work and back country living ethics.

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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 may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to 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 discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.

* You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.

* You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

* You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime work.

* This position has a work schedule Monday-Thursday; but could change depending on the workload or needs of the park.

* If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

* You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 12 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

* Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

* You will be required to hike up to 20 miles a day while carrying a backpack weighing approximately 45 pounds with hand tools.

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)

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.

Physical Demands: Heavy physical exertion is frequently required in bending, lifting, and using hand and power tools in trail work. Examples of typical strenuous activity, include frequently lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 100 pounds., carrying and rolling rocks and logs, moving rocks of several tons with rock bars, using hammers to crush or shape rock, and using shovels extensively; frequently walks up to 20 miles daily; and must not have potential emergency medical problems that could complicate work in remote areas for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions: Incumbent must have the ability to live and work effectively in isolated backcountry areas in close contact with small numbers of people. Incumbent must live and work out-of-doors on projects including mountainous terrain up to 14,000 feet in elevation in all extremes of weather. Trail work is dusty and hazardous conditions may exist when moving rock, working in and around rock slide areas, working around explosives, falling and bucking trees, and working around machinery.

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

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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, 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 Instruments

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* 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 12/18/2024:

* Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.

* A complete Occupational Questionnaire

* Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:

* Veterans Preference Documentation:

* If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.

* If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.

* If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-###-#### to establish proof of disability.

* Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority (i.e. Schedule A, VRA, Peace Corps, Americorp Vista, former PLC member, certain Military Spouses, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Pathways Interns who have met the eligibility requirements for noncompetitive conversion, etc.) must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.

* Documentation that you meet Selective Factors.

* Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

* How to Apply

To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/18/2024.You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.

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* Select if you want to include your demographic information.

* After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select Continue to Agency Site.

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Agency contact information

Jody Solis-Mitchell

Phone 662-###-#### Email [email protected]

Address Joshua Tree National Park

74485 National Park Drive

Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

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Next steps

Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.

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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Criminal history inquiries

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Financial suitability

* New employee probationary period

* Privacy Act

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Selective Service

* Signature and false statements

* Social security number request

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Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/18/2024:

* Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.

* A complete Occupational Questionnaire

* Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:

* Veterans Preference Documentation:

* Documentation that you meet Selective Factors.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.

* Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.

* Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting Start Application.

* Click here for USAJobs Help with How to create an application

* To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link:

* Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS.

* Select documents you want included in this application.

* Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.

* Select if you want to include your demographic information.

* After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select Continue to Agency Site.

* Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.

* Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.

* Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.

* Review and Submit Application.

* While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting + next to the job title for this position.

* You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.

* To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select + next to the job title for this position. Select Update Application for this job.

Agency contact information

Jody Solis-Mitchell

Phone 662-###-#### Email [email protected]

Address Joshua Tree National Park

74485 National Park Drive

Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Criminal history inquiries

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Financial suitability

* New employee probationary period

* Privacy Act

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Selective Service

* Signature and false statements

* Social security number request

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

12/04/2024 to 12/18/2024

This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

* Salary

$24.14 - $28.16 per hour

* Pay scale & grade

WG 5

* Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

* Twentynine Palms, CA

* Remote job

* Telework eligible

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

* Appointment type

Permanent - Career Seasonal

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

None

* Job family (Series)

* 4749 Maintenance Mechanic

* Supervisory status

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Credentialing

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

* Bargaining unit status

* Announcement number

PW-1547-JOTR-25-12630520-DE

* Control number

822089200

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/822089200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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