Preservationist

Clarification from the agency

Current Department of the Interior permanent status employees (tenure 1 or 2 in the Competitive Service), Agency/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) eligibles, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibles, and former Public Land Corps (PLC) members and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles.

Duties

In this Preservationist, WG-4701-9 position, the incumbent will perform a variety of journey level preservation work using a variety of materials and tools. Construct/fabricate cabinetry, furniture, and replicate/install historic fabrics. Construct and rehabilitate wood framed structures, furnishings, and accessories primarily within the historical and architectural aspects within all-building offices, museums, visitor centers, and workshops. Perform carpentry work and preservation elements such as structural framing, rafters, doors, windows, reconstruct, restore, or rehabilitate floors, staircases, trusses and beams, reconstruct, restore, or rehabilitate interior and exterior trim, and roofing, etc. Maintain, repair, construct and rebuild of a variety of surfaces and structures of brick, block, stone, lime-based mortar and other related materials, such as partitions, walls, walkways, foundations, etc.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. There is no government housing available at this location. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more. Work requires physical effort. Work is performed outside and at times at heights above 35 feet. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

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) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments
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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

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