These positions are located at the Statue of Liberty National Monument. You will work for approximately 6 months and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March through October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
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 Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) 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. 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.
Perform maintenance on facilities, campground sites, collect trash, and assist higher graded maintenance workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work. Operate motor vehicles weighting up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc.) to transport materials and personnel in a variety of traffic and road conditions. Operate large, complex riding lawn mowers that have multiple or independently controlled cutting decks. Cut trees and heavy vegetation with axe, chainsaw or powered brush cutters, stacks heavy logs, lumber, and sacks of cement, etc. Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments according to established procedures. Report discrepancies and damage to others responsible for such items. Operate a light truck to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. Clean and service chemical toilets, restrooms, and other campground or visitor facilities. Make minor repairs as needed and refer problems to higher graded workers. Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Laboring duties that require significant manual skill, physical effort, and operating light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds.