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 typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April to October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 5th, 2026
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. (Includes Blueprint 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 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. SCREEN OUT: I am able to perform the common Preservationist tasks including using accepted carpentry trade skills and tools; repairing masonry structures including sand and lime cement; selecting proper materials to match the existing structures and performing repairs, ability to read blueprints, schematics, work orders, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds. I work under the supervision of a work leader who only observes tasks to make sure they are properly performed. 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.
Provide building and grounds maintenance for a historic site with a diversified infrastructure and operational complexity with facilities that are both modern and extensive historic structures and resources with complex cultural components. Duties performed outdoors as a journeyman and training of peers, lower or higher-level employees on masonry, carpentry, mixing soils, water, and amendments for mortar to remove and repair damaged portions of wall and structures. Perform prescribed preservation treatments (capping, veneering, repointing, resettling and new laying) to alter, maintain, repair, construct and/or stabilize a variety of assets including historic structures, foundations and ruins, contemporary buildings, stone block, and wood components. Perform masonry work such as construct, alter, modify, or repair structures such as pillars, mortar posts, framework, rafters, joists, insulation, sheet rock paneling, doors, windows, flooring, and roofing on historic/non-historic structures. Use a full range of power and hand tools; plan, compute, and lay out projects and identify material needs. Operate a variety of vehicles and lift up to 50 pounds.