Maintenance Mechanic Job in Interior, SD

Vacancy No. DE-12563759-24-NM Department National Park Service
Salary $30.16 to $35.19 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/1/2024 Close Date 10/10/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Interior, SD


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

As a Maintenance Mechanic at Badlands National Park, you will use journeyman-level knowledge to plan and carry out work in a variety of trades on both historic and non-historic properties.

Please note: This is a career seasonal position. You can expect to work a minimum of 13 pay periods and a maximum of 25 pay periods per year. Non-pay status is anticipated to be from November to December each year.

Duties

  • Construct, install, and repair a wide range of features on buildings, such as framework, rafters, sheet rock, paneling, doors, windows, and flooring
  • Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment
  • Patch and repair roofs consisting of built-up tar and paper, metal, foam, or asphalt shingles
  • Paint, decorate, and refinish a variety of interior and exterior surfaces
  • Construct, repair, or stabilize a variety of brick, block, or stone structures or surfaces, such as bridges, retaining walls, walkways, patios, and fireplaces
  • Operate farm-type tractors with towed or attached equipment on steep hill or rough terrain, as well as trucks with a gross vehicle weight of up to 42,000 lbs

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
  • All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • You are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
  • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Selectee must be able to lift 50 lbs
  • You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
  • You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

Qualifications

In order to be qualified for this position you must be able to: perform common Maintenance Mechanic tasks related to the carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and painting trades. Your experience must include constructing structures, such as cabinets, kiosks, or storage areas from wood or wood composites; modifying or repairing water utility, supply or disposal systems; using standard masonry techniques to repair structures made of brick, block, or stone; preparing surfaces for painting or staining and then using a variety of tools (e.g. sprayers, rollers, brushes, etc.) to coat the surfaces; and interpreting blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions to complete tasks. Your work must be completed on your own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

Your resume must clearly reflect how you meet all elements of experience described above in order to be considered qualified for this position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.

Work Environment: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment, paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Philadelphia Services Branch at philadelphia@opm.gov or 215-861-3074

This announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made if you are within reach of selection and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Qualified candidates will be ranked into 3 categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, Qualified.

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher).

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints 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 Instructions

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be received by 11:59 PM (ET) of the closing date of this announcement:

  1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
  2. Complete All Required Assessments
  3. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
    • Veterans Preference Documentation:
      • If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
      • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
      • If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
      • For more information on veterans' hiring authorities visit the Feds Hire Vets website.
  4. Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials. You must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

How to Apply

A complete application package must be received by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/10/2024 to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  • Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  • To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • To return to saved application at a later date, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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Agency contact information

Philadelphia Services Branch
Address
Badlands National Park
25216 Ben Reifel Road
Interior, SD 57750
US
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Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive notice once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).


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