Preservation Worker

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/19/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. 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 Instructions 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. Examples of experience are: (1) Assisting in carpentry, masonry, roofing, and painting tasks working on buildings, completing tasks in a timely manner and assisting in the maintenance of tools and equipment. (2) Assisting higher graded journeymen in the repair, reconstruction, restoration, or rehabilitation of wood structures by performing work on such elements as frameworks, rafters, doors, windows, floors, staircases, trusses and beams, interior and exterior trim, and roofing where fit and accuracy provide a serviceable product. (3) Experience in completing both inside and outside finish work or rough carpentry. (4) Work involves restoration of historic properties; your experience may be from a variety of building experience. (5) Have the ability to read construction documents when completing restoration and preservation projects. 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 position is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, in the Science and Resource Management Division. 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.