Maintenance Mechanic Leader (Seasonal)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior seeks workers for seasonal staffing in the Pacific West Region. The role involves directing a minimum of three workers daily to perform trades work and support project logistics, reporting, and site operations.

Responsibilities include journeyman level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and masonry, plus guiding others on procedures. You may operate heavy equipment and travel to various sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction to at least three workers to accomplish trades work on regular and recurring basis.
• Assist with project logistics, planning, and completion of reports.
• Perform work on historic structures and ensure compliance processes are followed, while maintaining the historic fabric and integrity of the historic building and trails.
• Perform journeyman level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and masonry work and lead others in these trades.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
• Operate cars and trucks and other equipment such as a Bobcat loader with attachments, front-end loaders, graders and dump trucks.

Job description

Summary

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region is April - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Open to the first 75 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide daily direction to at least three workers to accomplish trades work on regular and recurring basis.
• Assist with project logistics, planning, and completion of reports, etc.
• Perform work on historic structures and ensure compliance processes are followed, while maintaining the historic fabric and integrity of the historic building and trails.
• Perform journeyman level carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, and masonry work and lead others in these trades.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
• Operate cars and trucks and other equipment such as a Bobcat loader with attachments, front-end loaders, graders and dump trucks.

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.

Working Conditions: 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 (paints, solvents, etc.) and around moving equipment. May be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit Home | E-Verify. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Depending on the Park and Duty Location - Backcountry travel may be required. You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed. Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You 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.

Evaluations

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. 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. Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories: Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position. Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job. You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements: Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Lead Or Supervise 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 Instruments Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration