Sign Painter MVO
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San Francisco, CA - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Sign Painter MVO with National Park Service. The purpose of this position is to provide daily sign making skills in in support of critical Park operations. Work involves assisting in designing fabricating purchasing and installing signs for over 150 miles of park trails 98 miles of roads 550 plus buildings and other related facilities.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Evaluates sign needs in the field and applies the sign standards of traffic control sign placement and height conveyed in the Federal Highways Administration manuals to the planning and installation process.
- Utilizes computer graphic programs ARC O1S laminators stencil cutters and vinyl printing and cutting machines to fabricate new signs and to repair existing signs including interpretive panels.
- Utilizes various paints finishes stains and adhesives such as acrylic latex paint oil base paint spray paint and lacquer to finish and repair sign boards and arrowheads.
- Installs posts and pipe in soil rock concrete asphalt and compact composite materials.
- Operates a Motor Vehicle including a 4 x 4 manual utility truck to transport equipment signs and personnel to the job site.
- Use sign making related software programs such as Gerber Omega Flexi and Art Path.
- Import electronic file designs such as AI and EPS and converting them to electronic production files such as the Gerber plot data format.
- 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 possess 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 wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and 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. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
Requirements continued:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
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.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/23/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
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 Specifications etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Dexterity and Safety
- Knowledge of materials
- Practices in Construction Structure
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
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.
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In addition to the minimum qualifications above applicants must meet the following selective placement factor:
- Language proficiency in English
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.
All 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 DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior.
Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in bending lifting and using hand and power tools in fabricating and installing signs. As examples of typical strenuous activity incumbent carries objects weighing 40-60 lbs frequently hikes up to 8 miles daily and must be able to do so while carrying a backpack signs and digging tools. The incumbent may spend up to nine hours a day digging holes and installing signs and posts.
Working Conditions: This work is performed indoors and outdoors on high narrow steep and congested trails at elevations that rise approx. 1000 to 2000 ft above sea level. This work is also performed in urban areas of high pedestrian traffic congestion. It is performed in all types of weather and involves exposure to extreme heat dampness wind dust and noise. Sign installation involves the use of ladders and lifts which will expose the incumbent to heights sometime requiring fall protection. This job will also require the incumbent to work occasionally around and near Poison Oak and in areas where stinging insects and ticks may be a hazard.
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.
