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Interior, National Park Service |
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Yosemite, CA, CA
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
National Park Service
Job Announcement Number:
YP161961 ET08
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
SALARY RANGE: 14.30 - 16.40 USD HourlyOPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 04, 2008
to Thursday, January 17, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: WG-4749-05/07POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Yosemite, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligibles)
JOB SUMMARY:
Experience Your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
This position is located in the Valley/Mather Districts, Utilities Branch, Division of Maintenance, Yosemite National Park . The Park is open to travel year-round and has a visitor load in excess of three million annually. The purpose of this position is the operation and maintenance of water treatment and distribution, and wastewater collection systems in Yosemite National Park and to meet compliance with State and Federal Regulatory statutes.
This position is also being advertised under announcement number YP161957 WRB 08.For consideration under open competitive procedures, you must apply under the YP161957 WRB 08 vacancy.
Area Information: Yosemite National Park, California, known worldwide for its spectacular natural beauty is the backdrop for this position. Sitting astride the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park covers 1,182 square miles of varied wilderness ecosystems, from river valleys to alpine meadows to lofty 13,000 foot high peaks. Yosemite Valley is located 208 miles from San Francisco, 81 miles from Merced, and 94 miles from Fresno. Shopping, dental, medical, postal and laundry services are available in the park. Some positions are located in isolated, backcountry wilderness settings. Elevation at the Valley floor is approximately 4000 feet. The park is open year-round with the majority of activities occurring during the busy season from March through October.
Besides Yosemite Valley, the selectee, after reporting to the Valley Utilities Shop, may be assigned to work at Arch Rock, Mather, Hodgdon Meadows, Crane Flat, White Wolf and Tuolumne Meadows, and Tioga Pass. Assignments may range from one day to a few weeks. The employee will be provided housing at White Wolf, Tuolumne Meadows and Tioga Pass, if required to stay overnight.
Work may require employees to pay for government provided food, via payroll deduction, at a rate set annually by the government.
Wearing of the National Park Service uniform is required.
Relocation expenses will be paid as allowed by law.
A pre-employment background investigation is required.
Promotion Potential:WG-09
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be a United States citizen and at least 18 years of age.You must have a valid state driver's license.
Send Mail to:
Yosemite National Park
US Office of Personnel Management
120 Howard Street Room 735
San Francisco, CA 94105
USA
For questions about this job:
Ester Torrevillas
Phone: (415)281-7079
Email: ester.torrevillas@opm.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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YP161961 ET08
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in Office of Personnel Management Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations Handbook (X-118C), must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the elements listed in Section 25 of the Online Occupational Questionnaire to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirement emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
You must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the following knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the work of the Maintenance Mechanic as described under Major Duties above.
You must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors to be able to perform the work of the position:Ability to do the work of the Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision (screen out)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments .Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading).Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.Knowledge of Materials.
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. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Your application must show the required experience and training to receive an eligible rating.
Additional Qualifications
In addition to the above qualifications, this position has a positive requirement for the following licenses:
WG-5: must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one year.
WG-7: must possess a current, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at time of appointment.
Water License Requirement: an individual appointed to the WG-5 or WG-7 must obtain a Grade 1 water treatment license within one year of WG-7 appointment.
Other Information: To be eligible for federal employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify at the time of employment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service Law.
Employee will be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
In accordance with Executive Order 10450, any employee of the government shall be subject to a background investigation including fingerprinting. A favorable adjudication of a background investigation is a condition of employment and failure to have a favorable adjudication or refusal to complete the background process will result in withdrawal of the employment offer or termination of the appointment.
Prior to appointment, candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have Federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or at least 16 years of age with a high school diploma.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid as allowed by law.
In accordance with 39 U.S.C. Section 415, applications will not be accepted in postage paid government envelope or using government postage.
Applications mailed through the internal government mail system will not be considered.
If you are tentatively selected for employment in this position, you will be required to submit a completed GSA Form 3607, Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid drivers' licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Your employment, after tentative selection, will be contingent upon receipt of these documents in a timely manner and that those documents establish, to the satisfaction of the selecting official, that you possess a valid driver's license.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Basis for Rating: Ratings will be based on responses to the occupational questions in this document. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your score. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official.To receive credit, information submitted in your Occupational Questionnaire MUST relate to a specific work/experience block in your resume. Your answers to the Occupational Questionnaire must be documented in your resume. Only education and experience acquired by the filing deadline will be considered.
Please note: If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is apparent in your description of experience and/or education OR that your application is incomplete, you may be rated ineligible or your score may be lowered.
Evaluation of Experience: Please include ALL applicable work experience that relates to the position for which you are applying. You must include months and years to receive credit for your work experience. You may use additional sheets to describe your work experience.Part-time hours are prorated.You will not receive any credit for experience that indicates hours per week "varies".List exact hours per week on each job experience.
Information for Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be considered, you must be a surplus or displaced employee as defined in the regulations, be applying for a vacancy at or below the grade level of the position from which you have been or are being separated (and with no greater promotion potential than your position), and be occupying or have been displaced from a position in the same local commuting area as the vacancy. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must score and 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) noting current or last position, grade level, duty location and documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
Veteran's Preference - If claiming veterans preference, submit a copy of your DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. A 5-point preference is granted to veterans who: a) entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976 and served 180 consecutive days of active service; b) or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal; c) served on active duty during the period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992 (during the Gulf War); or d) served on active duty at any time in the armed forces for a period of more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last date of Operation Iraqi Freedom. You must submit a DD-214 if claiming 5-point veterans preference. A 10-point veterans preference is granted if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a 100% disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. If claiming 10-point preference, you must submit, in addition to a DD-214, a Standard Form (SF) 15 and an official statement from the Veterans Administration or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying your service-connected disability. If you are unsure if you have veterans preference, please click on the veterans tab on the USAJOB website for more information: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/veteranscenter/
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
YP161961 ET08
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Yosemite, CA
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Merit Promotion Information: Applications will be accepted from current Federal employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment, candidates with reinstatement eligibility, or candidates eligible for special appointing authority. VEOA-eligible veterans may apply (To be eligible, a veteran must: be a preference eligible OR veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Veterans who were released shortly before completing a 3-year tour are considered to be eligible. ["Active service" defined in title 37, U S Code, means active duty in the uniformed services and includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, full-time National Guard duty, and attendance, while in the active service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary concerned.]) If you apply using status or a special appointment authority, you must submit your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50's) and/or supporting documentation.
Major Duties for WG-5 include:
Plumber Helper (33%)- Duties included as plumber helper are: ensure proper operation of water and sewer systems; install and repair piping; follow instructions given by journeymen employees; assist with the repairs of pumps, rodding sewers, and general plumbing maintenance.
Motor Vehicle Operation (33%)-Duties included as motor vehicle operator include: operate pickup trucks, utility trucks, flatbeds, sedans, and jeeps. Normal gross vehicle weight does not exceed 10,000 pounds. Operation of vehicles will be on highways, country roads, steep and hilly mountain roads. Trailers will be towed behind vehicles and the operator is expected to operate within posted speed limits and safety requirements. Routine operator maintenance is also required.
Water Treatment Plant Operation (34%)-Duties included in the water treatment plant operation include: apply basic health, sanitary, and mechanical principles to ensure proper operation and maintenance of microbiological and physical chemical processes related to potable water distribution systems. Assist in the operation of various water systems. Introduce polymers and chlorine into water systems as directed. Operate and adjust hypo chlorinators, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps associated with surface water and well water operations.Start and stop pumps and machinery manually or by remote control. Test for chlorine residuals, record meter readings, read gauges, and follow proper monitoring procedures.
Major Duties for WG-7 include:
Plumbing Worker (28%)-Duties included as a plumber worker include: install and repair different types of piping for water and sewer systems; apply plumbing codes and standards in each repair process; repair various pumps, rodding sewers, and general plumbing maintenance as well as sewage lift pumps and wastewater collection operations.
Heavy Equipment Operator (44%)-Duties included as a heavy equipment operator include: operate heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, or load materials such as sand, gravel, earth, or refuse and to excavate, back-fill grades or level earth; clear brush, snow, tree stumps, and rocks; maintain and operate the hydroflusher truck with 1500 gallon water reservoir and 1000 gallon septic pumping truck; gross vehicle weight for vehicles operated at this level may be up to 32,000 pounds.
Water Treatment Plant Operation (28%)-Duties included in the water treatment plant operation include: apply basic health, sanitary, and mechanical principles to ensure proper operation and maintenance of microbiological and physical chemical processes related to potable water distribution systems. Assist in the operation of various water systems. Introduce polymers and chlorine into water systems as directed. Operate and adjust hypo chlorinators, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps associated with surface water and well water operations.Start and stop pumps and machinery manually or by remote control. Test for chlorine residuals, record meter readings, read gauges, and follow proper monitoring procedures.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
Work requires regular lifting and handling of items weighting up to 40 lbs. and occasionally items exceeding 50 lbs. Mechanical equipment may be used to handle very heavy items. Individual may work in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time. There is frequent walking, bending, climbing, reaching, and stooping.
Extreme effort is occasionally required in the operation of wrenches and other hand tools.
The person in this position services numerous and widely separated water and wastewater facilities. Individual may be exposed to possible burns, scrapes, and infection. Exposure to toxic chemicals may occur. Work in extreme temperatures from zero to 120 degrees Fahrenheit at elevations from 2000 to 8500 feet is routine. Appropriate wear of Personal Protective Equipment is required for each job performed.
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
YP161961 ET08
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
BENEFITS:
The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most federal employees.
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
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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 ho 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).
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