Maintenance Worker Supervisor
Job Location:
Townsend, MT - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the Facilities Maintenance Division.
This is a Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment.
Travel transportation and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee.
The incumbent supervises all routine grounds and custodial maintenance activities in the Cades Cove District. The incumbent is responsible for the operation maintenance repair and rehabilitation of all grounds and custodial at Cades Cove Developed Area and loop road area Cades Cove Campground and Picnic area Anthony Creek Horse camp Look Rock Campground and Picnic area Abrams Creek Campground Townsend Collections Center in Townsend Tennessee. Different occupations supervised include: grounds work janitorial maintenance related to campground and picnic areas.
Incumbent is responsible for the appearance and upkeep of grounds around the structures through mowing trimming and brushing. This includes 245 campsites 132 picnic sites and 127 acres of maintained landscapes. The incumbent is expected to develop operation plans preventative maintenance schedules and funding justifications for operation needs and projects.
Incumbent develops plans and programs for the full range of responsibility for the Cades Cove district grounds and custodial operation to include budget staffing projects etc. From approved plans is responsible for the quantity and the quality of the work completed. The incumbent is directly accountable to the Buildings and Grounds Branch Chief GSfor work progress and completion. Is responsible for assuring the efficient and economical accomplishment of work assignments by self and subordinates within general work schedules set by supervisor.
While working within accepted park practices industry codes and NPS policy has considerable latitude for independent action as assignments are of a general nature and the incumbent is expected to draw on experience and established standards to resolve issues as they arise or address unusual circumstances as they occur. Guidance is received from the immediate supervisor NPS manuals policies handbooks directives established building and trade codes OSHA regulations and park specific established procedures.
As a supervisor incumbent is responsible for ensuring equal opportunity for all employees supervised in the selection of employees for training promotions awards and recognition and other career development opportunities. Incumbent ensures fair and unprejudiced employment practices in the recruitment and selection of candidates for job vacancies. The incumbent is also responsible for addressing employee issues and taking appropriate disciplinary action when necessary. The incumbent is expected to establish and foster a cooperative effort among his/her own work group and with others both in and out of the division. Motivate individuals in the best possible practices.
Incumbent initiates and follows through with efforts to conform to established local and Federal codes in all areas of operations supervised and to assure employees have the personal protective gear required to perform their duties and enforces its use. Identifies and corrects safety and health hazards trains employees in correct safety procedures completes hazards analysis maintains all related records reviews and reports lost time incidents and other accidents in accordance with NPS policy. Works with personnel office concerning all OWCP cases and enforces return to work requirements. Schedules and performs workplace inspections and tailgate safety sessions and documents all to supervisor.
The incumbent is responsible for on-the-job safety and health of all employees supervised.
For additional information about Great Smoky Mountains National Park please visit: Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service).
- 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 drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators 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 drivers 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.
- You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
- You may be required to occasionally travel overnight away from home. 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.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officers Representative Level 1 within 1 Year of Entrance on Duty.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
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.
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.
To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- Ability to lead or supervise (SCREEN OUT)
- Knowledge of equipment assembly installation repair etc.
- Technical practices (theoretical precise artistic)
- Use of measuring instruments
- Ability to interpret instructions specification etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Knowledge of materials
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.
ICTAP/CTAP Statement: 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).
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
For additional information please contact:
Bradley Roberts Buildings & Grounds Branch Chief
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Working Conditions: Work sites will range from office settings to outdoor temperature extremes of -10 degrees F in the winter and 90 degrees F in the summer. Employee will at times be exposed to adverse temperatures and weather conditions such as blowing snow and driving rain. The work site can be dusty contain fumes and other hazardous materials. Subject to cuts flying splinters and chips and injury from power and hand tools.
Telework: The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility submission of ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).
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.
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:
Manager
