Maintenance Mechanic

Summary This position is located in Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, in the Mainenance Division. This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL). See below under Additional Information for further eligibility guidance. This is a Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment. Responsibilities This position is in the maintenance division of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. The position requires working knowledge of a variety of maintenance duties, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, equipment operation, landscaping, cutting grass, plowing snow, janitorial duties, etc. This position serves as the lead operator for the water system, which includes sampling, maintenance, and administration of the well systems within the park. Repairs and maintains historic buildings, government housing, support structures and other park assets within accepted safety, health, and sanitary conditions. Uses and maintains a variety of equipment including gasoline-powered pickup truck with front-attached snowplow, zero-turn riding mower, large Tool Cat with forklift, small Bob Cat with forklift, and a full-sized tractor. Uses a variety of hand tools including drills, saws, hammers, table saws, wrenches, weed whackers, leaf blowers, etc. Perform plumbing on potable water and wastewater systems and related equipment such floats, fittings, sinks, toilets, and fixtures. Performs janitorial duties including cleaning restrooms and emptying trash and recycling receptacles. Incumbent will utilize basic computer skills daily, such as word processing; internet-based communication and training; and internet-based facility management i.e. the Facility Management Software System (FMSS). Incumbent will perform FMSS data collection and input, by use of computer and handheld portable devices. Assists in planning and estimating time and materials for projects and computerized maintenance systems. This is not a supervisory position, but the incumbent will provide general direction, guidance, and advice to one or two seasonal maintenance employees. Works independently without technical supervision. Conducts assessments and makes recommendations to ensure all work is conducted safely. Takes required trainings in safety and operational leadership. This position may serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative or Technical Representative for service and construction contracts. 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 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 wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You must possess and maintain a Nebraska Grade V Water Operators License, within 6 months upon entrance of duty date. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Additional Requirements located under qualifications Qualifications Requirements Continued... As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or 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 probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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 Selective Factor: This position requires that the incumbent possess a valid Driver's License at the time of application. If you do not meet this selective factor, you will be considered ineligible, and your application will no longer be considered for this position. (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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement, the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: A radius of 75 miles from the official duty station located in Harrison, NE. See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence. 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. A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive. Physical Demands: Physical effort is 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 (temperatures -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.