Maintenance Worker (Trails)
Job Location:
Sandy Springs, GA - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Maintenance Worker (Trails)
This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last without further competition at managements discretion.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Performs trail maintenance repair and construction using established trail maintenance techniques including erosion control drainage correction tread work and stabilization of trail features.
- Performs masonry work in the maintenance repair and construction of trail structures including dry-stone walls bridge abutments causeways riprap trail tread and similar structures.
- Performs carpentry and log work in the maintenance and construction of trail structures including footbridges multi-use bridges boardwalks crib walls steps water bars log checks corrals and hitch rails.
- Uses maintains and performs routine servicing of hand and power tools and equipment associated with trail masonry carpentry and log work including chain saws drills saws rock-working tools generators and related equipment.
- Operates non-commercial motor vehicles and equipment to transport personnel tools materials and equipment to work sites and trailheads and to support trail maintenance and construction activities.
- Leads and works with diverse volunteer groups on assigned trail maintenance and construction projects when directed or when a work leader or supervisor is absent.
- Performs general labor and work-site support duties and applies established safety practices including moving materials maintaining clean work sites camps vehicles equipment and shop areas and safely performing work under varying field and backcountry conditions.
- 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.
- A physical examination will be required or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
- You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
- You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
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.
Qualifications:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/16/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
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)
- 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
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.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The agency retains sole discretion and without further competition the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment based on changes to the term appointment regulation(s). No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation unless such regulation expressly allows such action.
Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in bending lifting and using hand and power tools in trail work. Examples of typical strenuous activity include:
- Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing over 100 pounds must carry and roll rocks and logs move rocks of several tons with rock bars use hammers to crush or shape rock and use shovel extensively.
- Frequently hikes up to 20 miles daily and must be able to do so while carrying a backpack power and/or hand tools.
Working Conditions: 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.
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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