Maintenance Mechanic (Backcountry and High Camp)
Company
Department of the Interior - National Park Service
Location
Ashford, Washington Ashford, Washington
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work until approximately the end of February2025 through the end of October 2025, and you will be in a non-pay status for 4 months.
Open to the first 101 applicants or until 06/12/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
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 will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also 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 disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a US Recreational 2 or better Avalanche Certification within a year of entrance on duty.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain helicopter manager qualifications to effect flight operations within at least 3 years of entrance on duty.
- You will be required to lift at least 50 pounds.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You will be required to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.
- If you are a new employee in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You may need to obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
Qualifications
- Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Mountaineering Skills. (SCREEN OUT)
- Emergency Medical Services (EMT) certification. (SCREEN OUT)
- Helicopter Crewmember Training (HECM). (SCREEN OUT)
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
- Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, and Artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Ability to use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
- Knowledge of Materials
ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priorΒity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
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.
Additional information
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier's lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park's ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits.
For additional information about this position, please contact:
Stefan Lofgren, Climbing Program Manager
[email protected]
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Government Housing MAY be available.
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.
Physical Demands: Heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperature -40 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment, paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks and biting insects.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
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