Have the ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker (Trails MVO) WL-4749-7 without more than normal supervision. (Screen out). This includes work history that demonstrates experience at trail maintenance and construction in at least two (2) of the following trades, Carpentry, Stone Masonry, Rigging, and blasting. Experience in transporting and operating mid-duty equipment such as skid steer tractors, mini excavators and backhoe loaders. Working knowledge of the following: design simple trail projects, prepare estimates for labor, supplies, materials and contracted services under normal supervision.
Ability to lead (Screen out): Federal Wage Leaders must have the ability to lead three or more other workers to accomplish work, including as a paramount requirement, sufficient skill in and knowledge of the type of work performed by the group led to effectively carry out the duties. Working leaders also perform regular nonsupervisory (i.e., non-leader) work that is usually of the same kind and level as that done by the group led. Typical duties of a working leader are:

• passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led
• working along with other workers and setting the pace; demonstrating proper work methods
• seeing to it that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations
• obtaining needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work
• maintaining a current knowledge, and answering questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders)
• seeing to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy; checking work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor’s instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met; urging or advising other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlines
• assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed (for example, assuring that limits of safe machine operation are not exceeded and that all tools are used properly)
• reporting to supervisors on status and progress of work, and causes of work delays; and answering questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems (for example, concerning, additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees).

Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM’s web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm

Must possess and maintain, or be able to acquire within 90 days, a NPS National Chainsaw Safety Program Certification or an S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaw certification.

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.