Seasonal Preservationist
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Job Location:
Gettysburg, PA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 28 - 33
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This announcement is for a seasonal Preservationist position. The purpose of the position is to perform work on conventional/typical preservation projects for a variety of historic structures. This entails the full gamut of types and includes some new construction major restoration or rehabilitation
complete stabilization significant alteration etc.
This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (est) December 5 2025.
Duties: The Structures Preservation Branch is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of historic and non-historic structures throughout the park. This position requires skills applied to the maintenance stabilization restoration repair and/or reconstruction of various historic and non-historic structures that range widely in historic period architectural style construction materials and existing condition.
- Will perform a variety of basic trade tasks often combining trade practices such as carpentry painting and roofing.
- Carpentry duties require --measure cut construct install repair and reproduce wooden historic building elements on frame timber or log structures including windows doors flooring and molding.
- Will use traditional and modern hand tools to obtain finished surfaces typical of those found on existing historic wooden surfaces; and will also clean and prepare historic materials for re-use in preservation work.
- Performs painting tasks which include surface preparation and mixing of paints to approximate color and texture of historic paints.
- Assists with the inspection of historic structures/sites/landscapes onsite to determine physical condition and the type and amount of maintenance required to maintain them in the proper condition.
- Makes technical recommendations to higher-level specialist and professionals regarding type of preservation treatment and/or preventative maintenance
AREA INFORMATION:
Gettysburg National Military Park (GETT) consists of more than 6000 acres and preserves protects and interprets for this and future generations the resources associated with the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War the Soldiers National Cemetery and their commemorations. Learn more at National Historic Site (EISE) preserves and interprets the home and farms of the Eisenhower family as a fitting and enduring memorial to the life work and times of General Dwight David Eisenhower 34th president of the United States and to the events of far-reaching importance that occurred on the property. Learn more at Gettysburg and Eisenhower parks are adjacent to one another in South Central Pennsylvania.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- Direct Deposit Required: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Incidental Driving: 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 drivers 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 drivers 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 drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State drivers license.
- Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Minimum Age Requirement: 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: Housing is may beavailable.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Preservationist WGposition you must possess one of the following requirements:
- 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
SCREEN OUT: Possess knowledge and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform work as a Preservationist WGposition without more than normal supervision:This journeyman level experience must have included:1) Advanced knowledge of and skill in carpentry utilizing accepted trade methods and techniques. Must be skilled in the use of all hand tools such as skill saw electric drill router chain saw sander table saws jointer radial saw planer shaper floor sander and surfacing machines. 2) Knowledge of techniques and procedures involving the repair or construction of masonry structures and surfaces of brick block stone and other related materials which involve repair of such items as partitions walls walkways and fireplaces. Must ensure the proper proportion of sand lime cement and water are used to obtain the appropriate consistency. Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools such as brick or napping hammer brick or skill saw in cutting and shaping brick and axe pick chisel and hammer in cutting or shaping stone. 3) Ability to read interpret and apply building plans specifications blueprints sketches working drawings and building codes. 4) Knowledge of investigation techniques and condition evaluations for historic structures to provide recommendations for appropriate preservation treatment on conventional and typical restoration/preservation projects. Knowledge of historic fabric identifications analyzing of physical condition of structures and assessing preservation requirements. Skill in architectural investigations techniques when inspecting historic structures to determine their physical condition and the type and level of preservation treatments required to maintain their proper condition. 5) Knowledge of a wide variety of periods and styles of architectural designs architectural history as pertains to 19th and 20th century periods of structure design and craftsmanship.
-OR-
Possess the ability to perform a full range of the Preservationist tasks as listed above on own initiative and under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.
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Possess the ability to perform at least 3 of the Preservationist tasks as listed above under general supervision subject to regular inspection.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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 316.402b7) 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 incumbent performs work at construction sites. There is considerable physical exertion related to actions such as lifting pushing pulling or carrying objects of various sizes weights and shapes. There is considerable standing stooping lifting and bending. Because of the multi-faceted craft aspects of this position which requires the incumbent to work overhead or in a stretched cramped or awkward positions. Fieldwork magnifies the physical effort required to perform the duties of this position and reflect actual restoration project environments. Incumbent is required to perform craftsman work in the investigation of historic structures. Inspections may require working in cramped close quarters underneath structures or on rooftops several hundred feet above ground level. The incumbent occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh 50 pounds or more. Back country work may require the incumbent to hike or ride by horseback to the job site in remote locations over rough terrain.
Working Conditions: Work is performed throughout the park where the incumbent is subject to cuts from hand or power tools and danger from flying splinters or the shop the incumbent is exposed to noise and sawdust in the air. The presence of lead paint on historic fabric may require special knowledge and handling and the use of protective equipment in the ship or at the job site and require special attention and the sue of safety equipment. Work is done both inside and outside in all types of weather. Temperatures may vary from -20 to 90 degrees. Winter snow depths may vary with icy driving conditions involved. May be exposed to snow and icy in the winter and rain and wind in the summer. Must have and maintain a valid state drivers license. Considering the nature of historic structures and the unknown structural characteristics field inspections may contain some hazardous conditions (e.g. asbestos PCBs).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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