The typical seasonal period is May - November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2025 Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
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 If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In 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. 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. Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT): have worked on a variety of trails and have worked independently to construct and maintain trail features such as drainage, tread, stone walls, and stone steps. Completed small trail projects from drawings or written guidelines Able to cut and shape stones to and use drystone masonry techniques to construct trails to historic standards following cultural guidelines. Have constructed and maintained trail features including drainage, tread, stone, or timber retaining walls, or stone steps. Have experience with the use of common hand tools and some equipment used in trail construction and repair. Have moved materials using cable rigging systems in a backcountry setting. Work is consistently checked by supervisor to meet standards. 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.
Ability to lead lower graded employees with little supervision. Knowledge and expertise of complex projects involving trail construction and rehabilitation. Experience in leading crews in remote wilderness areas and the ability to camp and live in backcountry setting. Ability to ensure safe working environments for all lower graded employees. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.