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The purpose of this position is to properly care for and maintain trees within the boundaries of Rock Creek Park according to National Park Service management guidelines and accepted industry standards.
Learn more about this agency10/26/2024 to 11/08/2024
$31.81 - $37.19 per hour
WG 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
Yes
No
NC-1616-ROCR-25-12555073-DE
816158300
The major duties of the Tree Worker (MVO) position include, but are not limited to, the following:
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
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 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.
Physical Demands: Significant physical effort is required for the position. The incumbent usually works outdoors performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. The work involved in climbing is very demanding physically and the incumbent is frequently exposed to serious injuries from falls.Incumbent is required to climb trees to significant heights, handle ropes, carry and use equipment such as chainsaws, crouch, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, handle and carry awkward tree pieces and limbs. Incumbent is often on their feet for long periods of time. The incumbent may also be required to be confined to a sitting position while operating equipment for long periods of time.
Working Conditions: Must possess the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, pull, or carry objects, frequently handles items weighing up to 50 pounds. The incumbent is exposed to insecticides and other poisonous chemicals. The work involved in climbing is very demanding physically and the incumbent is frequently exposed to serious injuries from falls. The nature of the employee's work requires the employee to consistently work along the park's roadways where throughout the day there is high-speed high-volume traffic in excess of 55 MPH. This represents an immediate danger and requires the employee to be completely knowledgeable, skilled and attentive to operate and maneuver vehicles and equipment to conduct proper traffic control operations.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/08/2024:
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/08/2024.You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/816158300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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