Maintenance Worker (Trails)

National Park Service • Sandy Springs, GA

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About The Position

This is a term position (more than one year), with an initial appointment expected to last at least 13 months. The appointment may be extended up to a total of four years, or longer if regulations governing term appointments change, at management’s discretion and without further competition. First-time hires to the Federal government normally start at step 1.

The Maintenance Worker performs trail maintenance, repair, and construction, including erosion control, drainage correction, tread work, and stabilization of trail features. The role also performs masonry, carpentry, and log work on trail structures, and uses and services related hand tools, power tools, and equipment. Work includes transporting personnel and materials to worksites, supporting assigned projects, and performing general labor under varying field and backcountry conditions. The worker may lead and work with volunteer groups when directed or when a work leader or supervisor is absent.

The position requires heavy physical effort and frequent hiking, including in remote backcountry, varied terrain, adverse weather, and elevations up to 13,000 feet. The incumbent must be able to live and work outdoors and in close contact with small groups for extended periods. The work may involve dust and hazards associated with rocks, logs, rockslides, stock, explosives, falling or bucking trees, and machinery. A physical examination or statement regarding physical ability is required, and physical fitness standards must be maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must complete a physical examination or provide a statement regarding physical ability, and maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification that it advances the public interest.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Must demonstrate ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; use and maintain tools and equipment; knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; knowledge of materials and technical practices; and use of measuring instruments.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and average at least 2 points across all job elements to qualify.
• Application must describe relevant experience and training in detail; the resume must support questionnaire responses.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical work, including frequently lifting and carrying objects over 100 pounds, carrying and rolling rocks and logs, moving rocks with rock bars, shaping rock with hammers, and extensive shoveling.
• Must be able to hike up to 20 miles daily while carrying a backpack and power or hand tools.
• Must be able to live and work outdoors in backcountry areas, in close contact with small groups for extended periods, across varied terrain, elevations up to 13,000 feet, and adverse weather.
• Must comply with applicable Department of the Interior restrictions on acquiring or retaining rights in Federal lands.

Responsibilities

• Perform trail maintenance, repair, and construction using established techniques, including erosion control, drainage correction, tread work, and stabilization of trail features.
• Perform masonry work on trail structures such as dry-stone walls, bridge abutments, causeways, riprap trail tread, and similar structures.
• Perform carpentry and log work on structures such as footbridges, multi-use bridges, boardwalks, crib walls, steps, water bars, log checks, corrals, and hitch rails.
• Use, maintain, and routinely service hand and power tools and equipment associated with trail, masonry, carpentry, and log work.
• Operate non-commercial motor vehicles and equipment to transport personnel, tools, materials, and equipment to work sites and trailheads and support trail work.
• Lead and work with diverse volunteer groups on assigned projects when directed or when a work leader or supervisor is absent.
• Perform general labor and work-site support, including moving materials and maintaining clean work sites, camps, vehicles, equipment, and shop areas.
• Follow established safety practices while working under varying field and backcountry conditions.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with access to a range of benefits for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed