Maintenance Worker (Field Unit Local Hiring Authority)

US National Park Service; Fritch (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Fritch, TX seeks a Maintenance Worker (Field Unit Local Hiring Authority) to perform routine maintenance and field operations. Positions are career-seasonal, February through December, with a non-pay status in January.

A 1-year probationary period applies; the agency assesses performance and public-interest alignment before finalizing appointment. Applicants should address required knowledge and ability per the job elements.

Qualifications

• Experience in field maintenance and operations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical instructions.
• Knowledge of basic measurement instruments.

Skills

Independent work

Equipment knowledge

Technical reasoning

Measuring instruments

Blueprint reading

Tools maintenance

Materials knowledge

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker (Field Unit Local Hiring Authority). Information on Fritch can be found here: Fritch, TX

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work February through December, and you will be in a non-pay status for the month of January.

Requirements Continued:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

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.

Qualifications:

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements.

Screen-Out Element:

The screen out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

WG-4700 General Maintenance And Operations Work Family

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

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. 2-E
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 25-E
• Use of Measuring Instruments 60
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading) 75-A
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 81
• Knowledge of Materials, 82-A

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. 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) 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.