Preservationist

Department of the Interior

National Park Service

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Summary

Help preserve America's historic treasures.

This position performs skilled preservation trade work to maintain, repair, restore, and preserve historic structures, buildings, monuments, and cultural landscapes. Duties include masonry, carpentry, woodcrafting, painting, roofing, gardening, and preservation servicing while applying historic preservation methods, standards, and techniques.

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Castillo De San Marcos National Monument in Saint Augustine, FL. The major duties consist of but are not limited to:

Perform a variety of preservation trade work including masonry, carpentry, wood crafting, painting, roofing, and cement finishing to repair and reconstruct historic features.
Maintain and preserve historic gardens, grounds, and cultural landscapes through planting, pruning, transplanting, and related landscape maintenance activities.
Operate hand tools, power tools, preservation equipment, and motor vehicles to complete preservation and maintenance projects and transport personnel, materials, and supplies.
Prepare project sites, move materials, clean work areas, and perform laboring duties in support of preservation and restoration projects.
Apply preservation servicing techniques and treatments to protect historic equipment, structures, and materials from deterioration and environmental damage.
Read and follow work orders, plans, drawings, specifications, and historic preservation guidance to complete assigned projects.
Assist with project administration by maintaining records, entering data into automated systems, purchasing materials and supplies, and supporting project compliance requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship required.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
You are required to possess and maintain a current, valid state driver's license.
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.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old; or 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.
Duties require frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working from ladders, rooftops, and uneven terrain. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and move items weighing up to 80 pounds.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English to prepare and interpret plans, reports, technical documents, and compliance materials, and communicate effectively with staff, contractors, reviewers, and stakeholders.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. During this time, the agency will evaluate your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued Federal employment. Continued employment is not automatic. Upon completion of the probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless the agency provides written certification that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid state-issued driver's license. This requirement is a selective placement factor and will be used as a screen-out. Applicants must possess this requirement by the closing date of the announcement. The selectee will be required to provide proof prior to appointment. Applicants who do not possess this requirement will be found ineligible for further consideration.

OPM's Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used to determine qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, applicants must demonstrate through experience shown in their resume that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.

To qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate you possess sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job elements:

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision [screen out element]
2. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc
3. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
4. Use of measuring instruments
5. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc (includes blueprinting reading)
6. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
7. Knowledge of materials

If your knowledge and ability in the screen-out element are not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration for this position. Your resume must clearly describe the experience and training that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position. Qualification determinations will be based solely on the information provided in your application materials. Human Resources will not make assumptions regarding your experience based on job titles alone.

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

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.

We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, 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 requires considerable physical effort and stamina. Duties involve frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and/or working from ladders, scaffolds, rooftops, and/or uneven terrain. The incumbent regularly uses hand and power tools and performs tasks requiring manual dexterity and coordination. Work may require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and/or moving materials, tools, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 80 pounds. The incumbent must be physically able to perform the duties of the position and maintain these requirements throughout employment.

Work Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and ice. Duties may be performed at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 10,000 feet. The work environment may include exposure to dust, dirt, noise, vibration, and hazards associated with the use of hand and power tools, equipment, and construction materials. Employees may occasionally be exposed to hazardous substances, biological hazards, and wildlife. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required, and all safety and occupational health regulations must be followed.

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service

The National Park Service has determined that this position is not suitable for telework.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.

This announcement is using the Rule of Many process that will be used for creating the certificate(s) of qualified applicants in conjunction with the top ten applicants. All applicants tied at the cut line will be referred.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided in your application package, including your resume and responses to the assessment questionnaire. If your resume does not support your assessment responses, if required documentation is not submitted, or if your application is incomplete, you may be found ineligible, not qualified, or receive a lower rating. Deliberately providing inaccurate information or overstating qualifications may result in removal from consideration for this position. Please follow all application instructions carefully, as errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and rating.

Qualified applicants will be evaluated under Category Rating procedures and placed into one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified, based on their assessment results and demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform the job elements of the position. Veterans' preference will be applied in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

You will be evaluated on the following job elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision, Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading), Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc., Knowledge of Materials, Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic), and Use of Measuring Instruments

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/02/2026:

Resume and Application: You are required to submit a resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, submit all applicable documents.

A copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy preferred) showing your dates of active duty and type of discharge.
For current active duty members, submit a letter written on a letterhead from your Unit/Battalion/Brigade that states at a minimum, your military service entry date, estimated discharge date, type of separation (retirement, medical, regular), character of service (honorable, general), qualifying campaign medals and/or dates of overseas service during a war/campaign.
Disabled Veterans claiming 10 point preference (CP/CPS) are also required to submit a VA letter that states your combined disability percentage. If selected, you will be required to complete an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
If you are claiming military spouse preference, submit a copy of your spouse's current military orders and copy of marriage certificate. If applying based on military spouse's 100% disability, you must also submit a copy of their VA rating.
If you are claiming Sole Survivorship Veterans' Preference (SSP), please provide the DD214, SF-15, Official certification from the military/VA confirming sole survivorship.

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.

Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

This vacancy announcement uses an online application process through USAJOBS. You must submit your complete application by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by 07/02/2026.

If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the listed HR Point of Contact at the bottom of the vacancy announcement.

Application Steps

Create or log in to your USAJOBS account. You must have a current resume uploaded to your account.
Click "Apply" on this announcement to begin the application.
Complete the online application and questionnaire. Note - You will only be considered for the eligibility options you select. You must submit supporting documentation to verify each eligibility claimed.
Upload documents and review your application. Make sure all required documents are included before submitting. Reminder resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted.
Submit your application. Applications with missing or incomplete information may not be considered.

You may check the status of your application by logging into your USAJOBS account. All submitted applications appear on your account home page, along with the date they were last updated. We recommend checking your application before the announcement closes to make sure it is complete. It is your responsibility to submit a resume, online questionnaire, and all required documents by the closing date.

Agency contact information

Jessica Baker

Email: jessica_baker@ios.doi.gov

Address: Castillo De San Marcos National Monument
One South Castillo Drive
St Augustine, FL 32084
US

Next steps

Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.

More than one position may be filled from this announcement, at the discretion of Federal hiring officials. Department of the Interior may share the list of eligible candidates with other Federal agencies/departments, authorized to appoint new employees under the same hiring procedures if the position is in the same: job series, grade level, promotion potential, and in the same geographic locations (including the same metro/commuting area) provided herein. You will have the opportunity to "opt-in" to appear on a shared list. "Opt-in" does not guarantee your application will be shared, but you will be contacted in the event your application is shared

Preservationist Job in Saint Augustine, FL