This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Government housing may be available.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.
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.
Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in bending, lifting, and using hand and power tools in trail construction and maintenance. As examples of typical strenuous activity, the incumbent frequently lifts and carries objects weighing over 50 lbs. unassisted and with assistance of objects over 50 lbs.; must carry and roll rocks and logs, move rocks of several tons with rock bars or rigging, use hammers to crush or shape rock, and use shovels and other hand tools extensively. The incumbent must continuously be bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, and pulling objects, sometimes in unison with other members of the crew. Frequently hikes up to
fifteen miles daily and must be able to do so while carrying up to fifty pounds in a backpack and carrying power and/or hand tools. All OSHA and RM50B safety practices will be adhered to, including wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Working Conditions: Temperature extremes encountered from 60-100 degrees F throughout the year. Terrain is steep, eroded, and rocky with unstable footing in order to reach most trail job sites, which can range from one to fifteen miles in a day. Must have the ability to live and work in remote backcountry areas in close contact with small numbers of people for extended periods of time. This may require living and working out of a wilderness camp for up to 4 days a month. Must live and work outdoors on projects in mountainous, jungle, coastal and desert terrain at elevations between sea level and 1,800 feet in all extremes of adverse weather conditions. Trail work is dusty and hazardous conditions may exist when moving rocks and logs, working in and around rockslide areas, falling and bucking trees, and working around rigging equipment and machinery. Occasionally required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing.