FUL - Preservation Helper

US National Park Service; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service is seeking a Preservation Helper to support preservation activities at a Philadelphia-area site. You will assist journey-level preservationists with tasks across plastering, roofing, painting, masonry, and carpentry under supervision.

Applicants should document relevant preservation experience and the ability to read instructions and standards. First-time federal hires typically start at step 1, with on-site work and structured supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT).
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, including blueprints.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Knowledge of materials commonly used in preservation work.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position

Interpret Instructions / Blueprints

Use and Maintain Tools

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly/Repair

Knowledge of Materials

Job description

You will serve as a FUL - Preservation Helper.

This position is also open to local candidates under announcement CAHR-26-13048346-DE-AKS. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
5. Knowledge of materials
6. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
7. Use of Measuring Instructions

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. Examples of experience such as: Assisting in maintaining and/or preserving historic properties. Working under the direction of others to help with the preservation, stabilization, restoration, and maintenance of historic structures. Ability to assist journey level preservationists to perform tasks on at least 2 of the following skills: plastering, roofing, painting, masonry, and carpentry. Related skills may include surface preparation, rough and finish carpentry, cleaning, mortar mixing, minor repairs to stone masonry, and /or painting work. Experience assisting others with at least some or all of the following: repainting masonry walls, chimneys, fireplaces, or other masonry features, stabilizing and/or repairing wood frame and timber structures, restoring building elements such as windows, doors, siding, and trim, using a combination of modern and historic techniques and materials which may no longer be commercially available. Have utilized hand and power tools which include: hammers, saws, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, drills, tape measures, squares, chisels, drawknives, calipers, and traditional carpentry tools. 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.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.