Summary perform laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment involving any or all of the following duties. incumbent must on a regular and recurring basis operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc…) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES moderately heavy physical labor requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment such as shovels, drills, paint sprayers, rakes, hammers, dollies, mowers, weed eaters, and chain saws. Cleaning of restrooms, office spaces and visitor use spaces removing trash and using brooms, mops, vacuums and cleaning chemical. Must be able to Conduct routine maintenance and upkeep duties, read and follow instructions. Routine laborer tasks (janitorial, grounds, landscaping, manual labor) Operate vehicles up to 10,000 GVW in all weather, traffic, and road conditions. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately October 1-March 30, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. 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. Area Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is located in the Flint Hills of Chase County, just north of Strong City, Kansas. Administrative offices are located adjacent to the Preserve Visitor Center, about two miles north of Strong City, Kansas. County is rural and lightly populated. Major groceries, medical and dental services are located in Emporia, Kansas (20 miles distant). Public schools are located in Cottonwood Falls and Strong City; a state university is located in Emporia. Climate is considered moderate, with average precipitation of over 30", summer high temperatures are 80-100° F, winter low temperatures 10-20° F. Park Housing is not available. Rentals and houses for sale are limited in Chase County but plentiful in Emporia. Hiring Contact: Skip Willoughby, skipwilloughby@nps.gov This position is being concurrently announced as merit promotion: MW-1543-25-12648906-IN Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Probationary Period: If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Travel: You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Qualifications 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) Minimum Qualification: I can perform most of the Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) duties including providing laboring assistance to journey level operators in the maintenance of grounds, and roads. Perform manual Labor work which requires frequent lifting and moving of objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more with assistance; and uses a wide variety of light hand and power tools; Operate power equipment such as, lawnmowers, string trimmers, weed whackers, etc.)to clear brush and maintain grounds and roads; Operating motor vehicles up to 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight over Federal, state, city streets and county roads in all traffic conditions; empty trash receptacles, clean offices, washing walls, scrubbing floors, cleaning public restrooms and outdoor recreation areas; and assisting higher level journeymen trades people in maintenance related tasks. I have the ability work without more than normal supervision. Due to the nature of this position as a motor vehicle operator, a valid driver's license is required at time of entrance on duty. 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Physical Demands: The work performed requires the exertion of moderate to very heavy physical effort. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance. Working Conditions: Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area. On a regular and recurring basis this position operates light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc…) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions. The vehicles operated are driven on the basis of either specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules and standard routes over public roads (or the equivalent) at highway speeds to transport personnel, supplies, materials, or equipment and tools or to tow equipment throughout rural or urban areas. The JGS for Motor Vehicle Operating, WG-5703 is referenced in determining the grade level of the incidental duty to operate motor vehicles. As contained in the JGS, drivers at the WG-05 grade level operate one or more motor vehicles including pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls, sedans, crew cab pickup trucks, jeeps, and station wagons which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of up to 4500 kilograms (10,000 pounds) over Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in all traffic conditions. At the WG-05 grade level vehicles are driven on the basis of either specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules and standard routes to transport personnel, supplies, materials, or equipment and tools over public roads (or the equivalent) at highway speeds to transport personnel, supplies, materials, or equipment and tools or to tow equipment throughout rural or urban areas.
