Preservationist - National Park Service

Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid state-issued driver's license. This requirement is a selective placement factor and will be used as a screen-out. Applicants must possess this requirement by the closing date of the announcement. The selectee will be required to provide proof prior to appointment. Applicants who do not possess this requirement will be found ineligible for further consideration. OPM's Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used to determine qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, applicants must demonstrate through experience shown in their resume that they possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. To qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate you possess sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job elements: 1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision [screen out element] 2. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc 3. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 4. Use of measuring instruments 5. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc (includes blueprinting reading) 6. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment 7. Knowledge of materials If your knowledge and ability in the screen-out element are not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration for this position. Your resume must clearly describe the experience and training that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of the position. Qualification determinations will be based solely on the information provided in your application materials. Human Resources will not make assumptions regarding your experience based on job titles alone. 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 position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Castillo De San Marcos National Monument in Saint Augustine, FL. The major duties consist of but are not limited to: Perform a variety of preservation trade work including masonry, carpentry, wood crafting, painting, roofing, and cement finishing to repair and reconstruct historic features. Maintain and preserve historic gardens, grounds, and cultural landscapes through planting, pruning, transplanting, and related landscape maintenance activities. Operate hand tools, power tools, preservation equipment, and motor vehicles to complete preservation and maintenance projects and transport personnel, materials, and supplies. Prepare project sites, move materials, clean work areas, and perform laboring duties in support of preservation and restoration projects. Apply preservation servicing techniques and treatments to protect historic equipment, structures, and materials from deterioration and environmental damage. Read and follow work orders, plans, drawings, specifications, and historic preservation guidance to complete assigned projects. Assist with project administration by maintaining records, entering data into automated systems, purchasing materials and supplies, and supporting project compliance requirements.