Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
You must meet the selective placement factor to qualify for this position:
- You must be able to possess a Class-B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with valid medical certification and Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), Tanker and Air-Brake endorsements within one year of start date of this position.
In addition to the selective placement factor listed above, to qualify for this position, you must also 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)
- 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
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, Ameri Corps) 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.
Additional information
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.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee.
Alaska currently does not have a state income tax.
In the event of an accident while traveling in a government aircraft, the payable benefits of a private life insurance policy may be affected.
Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate equipment and attachments. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration and noise of the equipment and jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing more than 50 pounds and often puts forth similar effort when pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools. Incumbent is required to make repairs which often require working in tiring, awkward and uncomfortable positions. Work performed frequently involves standing, bending, stooping, crawling under vehicles, and working in tight spaces for long periods of time.
Working Conditions: Works both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor work frequently includes exposure to inclement weather, including rain, snow, mud, hot and cold temperatures. Frequently exposed to irritation and discomfort from dust, fumes, oils, solvents, cold and dampness. Frequent potential for exposure to burns, chemical irritations, shocks, bruises, cuts, and strains. Frequent potential for exposure to insects, toxic plants, bears, moose, and other wildlife. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment to minimize exposure and injury. May be required to work weekends and holidays as part of their regular tour of duty and should generally be available for emergency callout. Incumbent will be required to camp overnight and work in remote areas of the park and preserve for up to 14 nights at a time to complete projects.