Maintenance Worker Supervisor(Trail Program Supervisor)

Description

Job Title:Maintenance Worker Supervisor(Trail Program Supervisor)

Department:Department Of The Interior

Agency:National Park Service

Job Announcement Number:CRLA-2012-04 vin 580213

SALARY RANGE:	$22.92 to $26.73 / Per Hour
OPEN PERIOD:	Wednesday, December 21, 2011 to Friday, January 06, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	WS-4749-04
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time – Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 04
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) – Crater Lake, OR United StatesView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	All qualified U.S. Citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:

Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All Qualified candidates.

CLICK on “Duties” for information about work of this position.

For further information about job duties contact the supervisor, Ray Moore at (541)594-3031.

Area Information: You may visit Crater Lake National Park website for information at http://www.nps.gov/crla.

Please review Benefits/Other information section for conditions of employment and in-park housing rental availability. A pamphlet ‘Living & Working at Crater Lake’ is available to interested applicants and may be requested at (541)594-3017 or by sending an e-mail to jean_heacock@nps.gov leave your name, address or e-mail address and Crater Lake Human Resources will send this pamphlet to you.

This is a Career/Career Conditional, full-time position, that is subject to non-pay status each year (13 Pay and 13 Non-Pay). Number of Vacancies: We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies. Full Performance Level: WS-04

NOTE: This position is concurrently open under Announcement Number CRLA-2012-05 vin 580224 under Merit Promotion examining procedures. See vin 580224 for specific instructions on how to apply under that announcement.

Please read and print the entire announcement before you apply. To view the entire announcement, select “Print Preview” at the right hand side of this screen.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
Pre-employment background investigation is required.
All supporting documents must be received by the closing date.
Authorized to wear the National Park Service uniform.

DUTIES:

The incumbent to this position works under the direct supervision of the Park Facility Manager at Crater Lake National Park (CRLA). This is a permanent subject-to-non-pay position located in the facility management division. The primary purpose of this position is to provide overall planning, direction and supervision for park-wide trails maintenance program within CRLA. These duties provide stewardship of trail assets/facilities ensuring visitor use and enjoyment as well as the protection of natural/cultural resources.

The incumbent:

*Directs all CRLA trails maintenance operations; concerned with all base funded and project funded projects for front and back country trails, formulation of work programs, appropriate expenditure of funds, and effective budget tracking.

*Designs, plans, and provides cost estimates for new trail construction.

*Prepares cost estimates and provides plans for supplemental funding sources (such as cyclic, storm damage, repair/rehabilitation, grants, cultural cyclic, emergency stabilization.

*Uses a comprehensive knowledge of supervision techniques. Plans work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates, establishes work deadlines and priorities on the basis of general work schedules, methods, and policies. Determines how many assignments can be done concurrently or which may be delayed; the number and type of employees needed, considering skills and personnel available to do the work safely and effectively; and the availability of materials and equipment required.

*Uses a thorough knowledge of trail maintenance, historic structure rehabilitation, erosion control techniques, accessibility requirements, trail construction techniques, and principles of cyclical and preventive maintenance.

*Plans, prepares programs and tracks expenditures for the CRLA trails maintenance annual budget.

*Prepares and schedules annual trail maintenance operating program- annual budget responsibility ranges from $65,000 to $500,000.

*Orders supplies and insures materials and equipment are available when needed.

*Provides reports of facilities status and makes recommendations on trail features requiring repair or rehabilitation.

*Supervise the park-wide trails maintenance program for CRLA to include daily planning of labor, materials, and equipment. Daily scheduling must consider minimum interruptions to the visiting public by maintaining adequate use and availability of trails and features. Supervises the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of erosion control structures; repair of rehabilitation of historic bridges and structures. Interprets wilderness standards and defines the quality and quantify of work to be performed.

*Frequent contacts are made with the visiting public and members of the community. This position requires regular and recurring public contact, occupant of this position is authorized to wear the National Park Service field uniform on a full-time basis.

*Coordinates maintenance operations with other personnel within CRLA; to expedite and assist in the procurement of materials and equipment; to assist in hiring of personnel; to coordinate the repairs and replacement of GSA vehicles; to negotiate for equipment and operators for day labor projects; and to provide and receive advice on construction and maintenance problems.

* Documents trail needs and other information to prepare maintenance and construction contracts or agreements; drafts such contracts or agreements including preparing estimates. Responsible for provision of technically qualified Agreements Technical Representative (ATR) for agreements administration.

* Maintains up-to-date inventory of all workload factors associated with CRLA trail system.

*Analyzes records and reports to determine labor cost efficiency and provide date for future planning.

*Actively participates in and supports the implementation of FMSS and Facility Condition Assessment System (FCAS).

*Assures that environmental concerns are considered through submission of compliance review documents in the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) computer program and prepare as required any additional compliance review documents such as Environmental Assessments (EA).

*Assures subordinate workers effectively carry out policies and management objectives such as labor/management relations, safety policies, and Equal Employment Opportunity.

*Schedules leave, prepares personnel actions and is responsible for discipline of subordinate workers.

*Maintains records of work accomplished, provides reports and planning requirements through FMSS. Maintains fiscal planning and tracking of trails maintenance projects assigned through computerized AFS.

Supervision- Incumbent is under direct supervision of the Facility Manager (Chief of Maintenance) and is required to perform routine assignments independently without specific instructions. Assigns work in accordance with approved work plans, and approved maintenance or work project requests to the personnel they supervised. Solves problems related to the work supervised and deal effectively with employees and representatives on employee suggestions, complaints, grievances, and other matters.

The incumbent can supervise a crew of temporary seasonal employees which may include:

Trail Maintenance Work Leader, WL-5201-05, Trail Maintenance Workers, WG-4749-5, Trail Laborers (MVO, WG-3502-04, Maintenance Mechanic (Stone Mason) WG-4749-09, Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Enrollees, and Volunteers.

Incumbent supervises and provides oversight to 1-6 nonprofit Youth organization crews such as Northwest Youth Corps, AmeriCorps, Job corps and Student Conservation Associations through the trail season. Incumbent supervises, is responsible for, and checks quality and quantity of final work accomplishments in all trails maintenance, construction and rehab/repair work. Supervises and ensures proper operation, training and use of tools and equipment such as: rock drills, cross-cut saws, chainsaws, generators and othe hand tools.

* Safety- initiates efforts conforming to established local and Bureau safety programs to satisfy requirements for job safety and health of employees supervised. This includes the indentification and correction of job safety and health hazards, instructing employees on safety requirements for job assignments, reviewing and reporting loss incidents in accordance with NPS regulations. Initiating corrective measures for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act standards, and actively participates in the periodic inspection of all work places and trail equipment/tools.

* Incumbent insures equal opportunity for all employees for training, promotions, awards, and recognition, and other career development opportunities. Excercises fair and unprejudiced employment practices in recruitment and selection of candidates for appointment to positions supervised. Supports programs relating to the training and advancement of employees. Directs and supervises employees in all trail projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and necessary craftsmanship. Work crews are dispersed throughout the Park during work season. Supervises work that encompasses the maintenance, repair/rehab of approximately 120 miles of trails, 5 backcountry camps, and multiple historic rock walls.

Non-Supervisory duties Incumbent occasionally performs maintenance, repairs, construction of physical trail assests and features located with the CRLA trail system. This trail maintenance work consists of clearing trees; replacing or maintaining tread; maintain or constructing erosion controls; repair and construction of rock or wood retaining walls; and vegetation control. Additional trail duties include constructing and maintaining foot bridges; repair and replacement of trail signs; campsite maintenance, and construction and maintenance hitch rails as required. Operation and maintenance of equipment and vehicles such as light duty vehicles (GVW of up to 10,000 lbs.), four wheel drive tractor, power material carriers, cross-cut saws, chainsaws, rock drills, rock saws, generators, pulaskises, rakes and shovels.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Although no specific amount of experience, education, or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the job elements listed under “How you will be evaluated” in order to be rated as qualified for consideration.

Must possess a valid state driver’s license upon entry on duty.

* Must be a U.S. Citizen.

* Pre-employment background investigation is required.

* Valid driver’s license.

* All supporting documents must be received by the closing date of this job announcement.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic job requirements. In addition, we will evaluate your responses to the attached online Assessment Questionnaire to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position. The Assessment Questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies needed to successfully perform on the job:

Job Elements-

1. Ability to Supervise the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out and minimum qualifications factor).

2. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading).

3. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair of trail structures.

4. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.

5. Knowledge of materials used in trail construction and maintenance.

6. Ability to perform work safely with dexterity.

BASIS OF RATING- You will be rated based on your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. If you rated yourself higher than supported by your application materials, your score may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Applicants who meet the qualification requirements specified above for this position will be evaluated, and a score assigned, based upon the responses provided on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position. Category Rating procedures will be used to establish registers of eligible candidates. These categories are Best Qualified (scoring 90 and above), Well Qualified (scoring 80 and above), and Eligible (scoring 70 and above). Within these categories, eligible candidates entitled to veterans’ preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. The Best Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

BENEFITS:

The Federal Government offers a number of exceptional benefits to employees. The following web address is provided as a reference to explore the major benefits offered to most employees:

http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

You will earn annual vacation leave, if your appointment is longer than 90 days.

More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

Alternative work schedule options are available.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Area Information: Crater Lake National Park consists of 183,000 acres at elevations of 4500 to 9000 feet in the Cascade Range of southern Oregon. The centerpiece of the park is Crater Lake, which was formed when ancestral Mt. Mazama collapsed following and eruption over 7000 years ago. The lake is renowned for its depth, clarity and deep blue color. The rest of the park consists of several coniferous forest types, barren pumice areas, sub alpine meadows, rocky ridges and peaks, and numerous perennial streams. The park has long, snowy winters (over 500 inches of snowfall each winter) and is well known for the depth and scenic beauty of the winter snow pack. Summer and fall in the park are brief but spectacular, and feature temperate conditions and generally fair weather, with occasional thunderstorms. Groceries and basic amenities are available in local communities of Chiloquin and Prospect. All amenities are available in the large towns of Klamath Falls and Medford. Opportunities to hike, ski, fish, camp, mountain bike, etc. are readily available.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this job announcement.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of one year.

You will be required to serve a supervisory probationary period of one year.

Background investigation: All selectees will be required to complete a background investigation with favorable adjudication prior to entry on duty.

Type of Appointment: This is a permanent, full-time position that is subject to non-pay status each year (up to 13 pay period of non-pay status), and this position is subject to career conditional status.

Uniform: Candidate selected will be required to wear a National Park Service uniform. A uniform allowance will be provided to offset some of these costs.

Drivers’ License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter, you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid state issued drivers’ license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, cancelled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle.

Pay: Actual salary for the individual selected for this position will be set in accordance with applicable regulations. Direct Deposit is required as a condition of employment, candidates appointed, competitively promoted or reassigned are required to enroll and participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. This position is non exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), there will be occasional overtime work and occasional travel.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Work is often conducted in a sedentary office setting. Although, the field work requires travel to various parts of the park with strenuous hikes from 1 to 20 miles to job sites often on a daily basis throughout summer months. Work requires occasional overnight stays. A variety of work conditions include inclement weather (rain, snow, wind and extreme warm and cold temperatures), working at various heights, lifting, bending, and stooping. Work site elevations ranges from 4,400 to 9,000 feet above sea level in dense and rugged terrain.

Government Housing may be available to rent on a bid basis, when position is offered supervisor will have incumbent contact the Housing Officer in the park for any government housing available to rent.

Human Resources- The Human Resources office administering this vacancy announcement will not solicit applicants for additional or missing information/documents. Please ensure that your application packet is complete prior to submittal.

Selective Service: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System or provide proof that they are exempt from Selective Service Law. Your registration can be initiated/verified at: http://www.sss.gov/

ICTAP/CTAP Eligibility- Qualified individuals applying based on special priority consideration 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. To be considered “well-qualified” you must clearly meet all qualifications requirements specified for this position including any selective factors, and must clearly meet the fully satisfactory or equivalent level for each of the rating elements required for this position. When completing the assessment questionnaire for this position a ICTAP-CTAP eligible candidate would be considered “well-qualified” by scoring 80 points or higher.

Individuals claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

HOW TO APPLY:

For additional information regarding Schedule A appointment eligibility visit: https://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. A complete application package requires you to take three steps:
1. Complete the occupational questionnaire
2. Submit a resume that describes your job related experience
3. Submit any other supporting documentation (see Required Documents)

Your application will not receive consideration for employment unless all required materials are received. Your Application Package status must be completed by Friday, January 06, 2012 at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time. Applicants will not be solicited for documentation that is not submitted on or before the closing date.

You are strongly encouraged to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit your documentation using the Online method explained in Option A below. If you are unable to submit your application package online, an alternate method for submittal is explained in Option B below.

Option A: Online Application

To begin, choose one of these options:

If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button on the right of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.
If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, click this link to begin the process: View Occupational Questionnaire

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 580213. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

To return to Application Manager at any time, go to https://applicationmanager.gov/.

Option B: Paper Qualifications Questionnaire

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire;
2. Print this 1203-FX form to provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf; and
3. Fax the completed 1203-FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203-FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission (If you do this, do not include the cover page for faxing only supporting documents).

Applications submitted by fax MUST be received no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date of Friday, January 06, 2012 to receive consideration.

Note: If you receive an email stating that there was a technical problem uploading your documents, you should fax the applicable documentation to OPM at 1-478-757-3144. Be sure to use the fax cover sheet that was linked in the vacancy announcement, include the appropriate Office Code(JY) and VIN (six digit code) so that the fax is processed properly and promptly. For further questions regarding applying online or by fax, please contact OPM at ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required, including your responses to the questionnaire:
- Resume (complete with documentation that supports your questionnaire responses)
- Veterans Preference documentation (if claiming veteran’s preference). If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans’ preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, you must attach an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form.
- SF-50 (or equivalent), Notification of Personnel Action, if you are a current or former Federal employee
Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information. If you need assistance, you may find additional information at: http://www.usajobs.gov/infocenter/resumetips.asp

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Jean L. Heacock
Phone: (541)594-3017
Email: JEAN_HEACOCK@NPS.GOV

Agency Information:
Crater Lake National Park
PO BOX 7
Hwy 62 Sager Admin Building
Crater Lake, OR
97604-0007
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating(s) and/or referral(s) to the hiring official(s). If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. All qualified applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of this announcement.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/305619100

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