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This Position is located in Natchez National Historical Park, in the Maintenance Division.
This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 50 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 50 applicants, or 01/01/2025 is reached. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 50 applicant limit.
12/19/2024 to 01/01/2025
$22.14 - $25.11 per hour
WG 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent - Career Seasonal
Full-time
Competitive
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SE-1630-NATC-25-12638433-DE
824994200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Open to all U.S. Citizens. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles
This position is located at the Natchez National Historical Park in the district of Natchez, Mississippi.
Performs repairs to buildings and quarters. Constructs, installs, repairs and replaces items such as doors, shelves, supply racks, hardware, frame structures, windows, trim and cabinets. Replaces defective siding, steps, windowsills and thresholds; replaces glass panes and damaged portions of concrete or wooden walks and/or steps. Uses both hand and power tools such as hammers, bars, handsaws, screw drivers, squares, skill saws, jig saws, routers, hand-held belt sanders and drills.
Applies premixed paints or stains to masonry, gypsum board or wood surfaces using brushes or rollers. Paints various types of structures such as interior and exterior metal, wood and masonry surfaces, and a variety of wooden trim and new and old cabinets. Paints garbage cans, racks, and picnic tables and sign posts. Uses oil, lacquer and latex based paints, stains, varnishes, and thinners. Assists higher-level employees by mixing or stirring paints, moving drop cloths and scaffolds, and cleaning walls in preparation for painting. Cleans brushes, rollers and spray equipment. Utilizes scrapers, sandpaper, steel wool, brushes, rollers, ladders, air and airless sprayers.
Performs plumbing tasks such as replacing hose bibs, valves, nipples, unions and elbows, fixtures, toilets, flush valves, faucets, and various types of pipe and copper lines. Cut and thread pipes and winterizes water systems. Utilizes a variety of materials, tools, and equipment associated with the plumbing trade.
Patches and repairs roofs consisting of built up tar and paper, metal, as well as foam roofs and asphalt shingles. Patching consists of stopping leaks in historic and other buildings using materials which retain the original appearance without undue change in type of original construction. Repairs consist of removing all or part of roofing material and rebuilding to the point where leak proof covering and good drainage is obtained. Uses hand tools related to roofing repairs such as brooms, scrapers, ladders, square shovels, trowels, knives and spreaders. Receives detailed instructions, either orally or in the form of work orders, which outline the work to be done and the materials and methods to be used in accomplishing the job.
Performs electrical tasks involving making repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, and insulating defective wiring and fixtures. Utilizes hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, strippers, drills and soldering irons. The incumbent is not required to perform specified length and angled cuts required of higher graded electricians and their work is checked during progress and upon completion.
Operates and performs operator maintenance on cars, trucks, and/or van and stake trucks to pick up supplies and to transport materials to and from work sites while assisting on project work. May operate a dump truck to haul earth, gravel, sand, and similar materials and/or debris. Operates a forklift to load and unload supplies and light equipment in a variety of situations. May maintain cars and light duty trucks in performing tune-ups filter changes, lubrication, tire repair and/or replacement, and minor electrical, fuel, cooling and exhaust system repairs.
Performs masonry work of limited difficulty involving the maintenance, repair, construction, and/or stabilization of historic sites built of stone, mortar, or adobe and/or contemporary buildings, features or structures. As directed/prescribed, mixes soils, water and amendments for mortars or adobes; removes damaged portions of walls or other similar architectural features in preparation for repair work, and may perform duties that require a basic knowledge of applicable techniques and procedures to complete simple projects; and records location, time, and materials involved in process. Utilizes the common trade tools associated with this work, such as trowels, hammers, chisels, and crowbars. Required skill in the finishing of joints to match undamaged portions of the structure or use of airhammers, etc, is generally not required.
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.
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.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 01/01/2025:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 01/01/2025.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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The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
Career-Seasonal position and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectee are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. The typical season for Natchez National Historical Park is February 1st Through March 1st, but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions.
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