FUL Maintenance Worker (Trails)

• Works with and assists in the leading training and safety of laborers volunteers and Acadia Youth Conservation Corps under the guidance of a Trail Work Leader and Trail Supervisor.
• Engaged in all aspects of trail maintenance construction and repair. This includes drainage and tread maintenance masonry dry stone construction and carpentry work using heavy log and rough-sawn lumber for repair of trail structures and rehabilitation of all trails within Acadia National Park.
• Uses small equipment loaders ATVs etc. and drives crew cabs trucks and passenger vans up to but not exceeding 10000 GVW to transport crew and or materials to the job site.
• Plans sets up and operates typical overhead rigging systems used in trail work to transport material.

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 10 months March through December and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

• 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 have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• 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.
• Additional Requirements located under Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
3. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
4. Use of Measuring Instruments
5. Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
6. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
7. Knowledge of Materials

To be minimally qualified your resume must demonstrate that you are able to perform the duties of the Maintenance Worker (Trails) WGposition without more than normal supervision. Examples of relevant experience include but are not limited to:

• Ability to work on a variety of trails and work independently to construct and maintain trail features such as drainage tread stone walls and stone steps.
• Complete small trail projects from drawings or written guidelines.
• Cut and shape stones to and use drystone masonry techniques to construct trails to historic standards following cultural guidelines.
• Construct and maintain trail features including drainage tread stone or timber retaining walls or stone steps.
• Experience with the use of common hand tools and some equipment used in trail construction and repair. Move materials using cable rigging systems in a backcountry setting.

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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire and if it does not your application will be marked as not eligible. 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.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

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.


Requirements Continued:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

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.

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.

Required Experience:

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