Field Unit Local (FUL) Maintenance Worker Trails
Job Location:
Flagstaff, AZ - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Maintenance Worker Trails with the National Park Service at Flagstaff Area National Monuments.
The purpose of the position is to perform at the sub-journeyman level the maintenance repair and construction of Park trails. Duty station may be in an area away from park headquarters with general duties performed in a park. This position requires frequent overnight backcountry stays.
Career Seasonal Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately January through October and November through December and you will be in a non-pay status (10/1/27 to 11/1/27) for the remainder of the year.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform trail repair and construction in front-country locations using a variety of hand and power tools including digging ditches grading surfaces repairing stone walls and installing water-bars and retainer-bars.
- Operate jackhammers chainsaws gas-powered drills picks rock-bars shovels and other tools required for trail work obtaining and maintaining necessary certifications prior to use.
- Construct repair and maintain asphalt-surfaced trails in developed areas using equipment such as skid-steer loaders dump trucks rollers and vibratory compactors ensuring work meets ADA accessibility standards.
- Build and repair wet and dry-laid retaining walls in rugged and high-exposure environments applying masonry techniques mortar mixing re-pointing and safely using fall-protection equipment on elevated or hazardous ledges.
- Serve as acting crew leader during the regular leaders absence requiring knowledge of ongoing projects adherence to safety regulations completion of work reports and effective leadership of trail maintenance staff.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit License: Must have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- Uniform: You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Minimum Age Requirement: You 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.
This Probationary Period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Additional Requirements located under qualifications
Requirements Continued
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated.
Upon completion of your Probationary Period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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 MAINTENANCE WORKER WGWITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT) - Perform the common work as a maintenance worker performing intermediate trail construction and maintenance projects such as water bars rock steps drainage structures and signs under normal supervision. This experience includes some knowledge of carpentry masonry and use of hand tools in a trail maintenance and construction capacity. Perform trails maintenance work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level maintenance worker to make sure they are properly completed.
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprints reading)
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
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.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: 85-mile radius from 6400 US-89 N Flagstaff AZ 86004. You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed lease/rental agreement utility bill insurance policy). See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies.
Physical Demands: Incumbent must have the ability to live and work effectively in backcountry areas in close contact with small numbers of people for extended periods of time. Incumbent must live and work out-of-doors on projects in various terrain up to 13000 feet elevation in all extremes of adverse weather conditions. Trail work is dusty and hazardous conditions may exist when moving rocks and logs working in and around rockslide areas working around stock working around explosives falling and bucking trees and working around machinery.
Working Conditions: Applies safe work practices to all jobs or projects assigned. Is aware of and practices all safe operating procedures common to the craft. Active participant in safety training meeting and behavior-based safety program. Reports all accidents immediately to the supervisor or work leader.
All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here 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.
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.
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 Experience:
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