Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) -Maintenance Mechanic (Trails) - National Park Service

Requirements Continued... Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a 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 trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factor: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) 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 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. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Position is located in the Trails Maintenance Branch within the Facilities Management Division of Olympic National Park. This position performs sub-journeyman level maintenance, repair and construction of Park trails. Position is duty stationed at Park headquarters in Port Angeles WA with most work performed throughout the park in both front and backcountry settings. Requires frequent overnight backcountry stays. Work composes in all aspects of trail maintenance and construction. Work is performed in all types of weather and working conditions. Many nights spent in the backcountry cooking over small gas stoves and sleeping in backpacking tents. Works a schedule of 8 ten hour days followed by 6 days off. Must have the ability to hike up to 20 miles a day carrying tools and gear needed to perform trail work. Trail Maintenance, Construction, and Design; Carpentry; Rigging; Forestry (Tree felling, bucking, and climbing); Masonry; and Equipment Operation.