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Summary These positions are located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in the Facility Management Division. These are Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment. This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 100 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 100 applicants, or 07/16/2024 is reached. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 100-applicant limit. Responsibilities Additional Information: Current and former Federal employees with status, or who are reinstatement eligible; veterans eligible under the VEOA authority, or who are 30% or more disabled; applicants eligible under special appointing authorities such as individuals with targeted disabilities, certain military spouses, former Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers, etc. For more information, select the following link(s): 1) Merit Promotion, 2) Status Candidate, and/or 3) Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Current or former displaced Federal employee in the local commuting area eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), current Department of Interior (DOI) employees in the local commuting area eligible under the Career Transition Program (CTAP), and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibility. For more information, select the following link(s): 1) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP), 2) Career Transition Program (CTAP), and/or 3) Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Current or former time-limited (temporary and term) employees of a land management agency eligible for permanent positions under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). For more information, select the following link: Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation. Major Duties: Be able to perform all phases of the tree maintenance activities including; pruning, removal, climbing, and assessment of trees. Documenting work and assessments and conveying work needs to the supervisor. Works with the tree worker leader and supervisor to assist in the weekly and monthly planning and scheduling of all work activities in advance. To ensure a steady and productive work flow. Follows all safety regulations, frequently participates and conducts safety meetings to ensure the safe operation of equipment. Conduct the type of pruning or treatment needed to carry out the arboriculture work for which you are responsible. Perform technical maintenance and care of existing trees and removal of hazard trees. Tracking work/information using a facility management software system (FMSS), ensuring all labor hours, materials and tools are tracked to achieve best practices, assure effective and efficient operations, reliable financial reporting, compliance with NPS best business practices. 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 may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. If you are a new employee or supervisor 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. 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. Qualifications Conditions of Employment: Currently have or be able to obtain National Chainsaw Program (NCSP) Master Faller Task 1 and 2 Certifications within one year of employment. Certification must be kept current through employment in this position and is required for the position. Currently have or be able to obtain International Society of Arboriulture (ISA) Arborist certification within one year of employment. The certification must be kept current through employment in this position and is a requirement for the position. Currently have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License Class B (or higher) with an airbrake endorsement within six months of employment. License must be kept current through employment in this position and is required for the position. 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) Technical practices Use of measuring instruments Ability to interpret instructions, specifications; other than blueprints Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Knowledge of materials Dexterity and safety 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. Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority 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. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Additional Information: 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. 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: Incumbent must be in good physical condition to lift and operate the different types and sizes of power chain saws with weights up to 50 pounds while falling trees from the ground or from the aerial platform boom bucket. Employee is required to climb trees, often up to heights of 200 feet. When climbing trees, incumbent uses various tree climbing gear and methods to ascend the tree. This type of climbing requires a high degree of physical and mental effort and muscular tension to maintain balance and position to properly cut tree limbs and treetops without severing the safety ropes (lifeline). The tree climber often works in trees from four to six hours while secured in the tree with safety ropes, climbing belts and saddles. Working in the tree also requires the climber to pull moderate heavy loads such as cables, snatch blocks, bull ropes up to tree top heights. When loading trucks by hand on work site cleanup, incumbent lifts, pulls and carries limbs, small logs or wood chucks up to 50 pounds. Moderate physical effort is needed by this position in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavy loads. Incumbent must have good coordination for moving hands, arms, feet, and legs for maneuvering machinery controls in the operation of equipment and attachments as well as manual tasks associated with road maintenance. Heavy physical effort is required for standing for long periods of time as well as for reaching, bending, twisting, walking, and lifting objects more than 50 pounds. Considerable physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs, such as installing an emergency fan belt or replacing an electrical fuse on open highways. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information Working Conditions: The incumbent works outdoors during most of their tour of duty primarily during daylight hours. Incumbent may work night hours during inclement weather or for emergency response: e.g., rockslides, avalanches, fallen trees, debris, floods, etc. Temperatures range from-10 degrees F to over 100 degrees F. Summer conditions could include dirt, dust, noise, and potential hazards in the form of poisonous plants, insects, wild animals, and snakes. Winter conditions include rain, snow, ice, and windblown whiteout/blizzard. Duties are performed at elevations ranging up to 6,000 feet. Operation of equipment is made on curving narrow mountainous roads and off-road terrain. Work is performed in steep, rough terrain and around obstructions such as trees, buildings, special exhibits, and campgrounds. The operator is subjected to noise, vibration, and fumes from equipment's motors and exhaust as well as jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. May work 12-hour shifts for tree removal or other emergency operations such as storm or flood control at all hours of the day or night. May be required to travel overnight 5 days per week or more and work weekend shifts. Works in tops of trees at heights up to 200 feet while being suspended by ropes or slings which are exposed to sharp cutting tools such as power chain saws, axes, and hand saws. Tree work can be a very hazardous work environment where a high degree of risk to life and health is present daily. May be required to work weekend shifts. Due to the many hazardous conditions related to hazard tree mitigation and motor vehicle operation, the incumbent must be especially aware of and make special efforts to learn and respect the potential dangers. Incumbent exhibits a safety consciousness in all work practices and personal care. Incumbent maintains a safe work environment. Participates actively in the Park Safety Program by thoroughly learning and consistently following all safe work practices applicable to the occupation, tools and specific circumstances and surroundings in which incumbent performs required duties. Applies safe work practices, including wearing necessary and required PPE. Reports unsafe conditions and injuries immediately to the supervisor. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster. Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, submission of ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s). Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.