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. The primary purpose of the position is to perform the full range of painting, including surface preparation, blending and matching paints, and coating of various surfaces requiring decorative and other effects
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) SCREENOUT: Have experience performing the work of a Painter Worker under normal supervision. Possess experience in surface repairs to match surrounding areas, and knowledge of standard methods and techniques best suited to clean and prepare surfaces, such as degreasing, sanding, wire brushing, scraping, spackling, puttying, and in applying prepared solvents to remove scale, rust dirt, and old paint from surfaces so that coasting materials will adhere properly. Have experience in coating methods, techniques, devices and materials, how they are used to get a variety of finish results on various kinds of surfaces, and ability to determine those which are best suited to the surface finish required. Completed projects independently with no in-progress check and final product review by a supervisor. 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.
Painting interior and exterior surfaces using paint, varnishes, lacquers, sealers and stains. Preparing walls and surfaces for painting, including taping, sanding and scaping to remove old paint, wallpaper and similar. Use of hand and power tools in surface preparation and painting. Utilizing all necessary safety equipment in the performance of assigned duties. Maintain painting equipment, tools and power tools to ensure proper performance, quality outcomes delivered on time. For more information about the park, please follow this link: Hot Springs National Park This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Wednesday, October 15, 2025** Additional referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.