Maintenance Worker Supervisor - Field Unit Local Hire (FUL)

at National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States

Job Description

Summary You will serve as a Maintenance Worker Supervisor – Field Unit Local Hire (FUL) . First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. Responsibilities Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for ensuring equal opportunity for all employees supervised in the selection of employees for training, promotions, awards and recognition, and other career development opportunities. Incumbent ensures fair and unprejudiced employment practices in the recruitment and selection of candidates for job vacancies. The incumbent is also responsible for addressing employee issues and taking appropriate disciplinary action when necessary. Initiates and follows through with efforts to conform to established local and Federal codes in all areas of operations supervised and to assure employees have the personal protective gear required to perform their duties and enforces its use. Identifies and corrects safety and health hazards, trains employees in correct safety procedures, completes hazards analysis, maintains all related records reviews and reports lost time incidents and other accidents in accordance with NPS policy. Works with personnel office concerning all OWCP cases and enforces return to work requirements. Schedules and performs workplace inspections and tailgate safety sessions and documents all to supervisor. Responsibility for the development, implementation, management and supervision of long/short-range and day-to-day activities of a park, or similar facility’s, field maintenance operation of custodial and grounds workers. Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Responsible for on the job safety and health of all employees supervised. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment. Must possess or obtain within one year of hire and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class A endorsement within one year of appointment. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. This position works with youth under 18 years old, and requires a childcare background coverage to their background investigation. Tier 1+Childcare. If selected for this position, you may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period if you have not previously completed one. Failure to successfully complete the supervisory probationary period may result in removal from the supervisory position. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or © Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Additional Requirements located under qualifications Qualifications Requirements Continued: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a one year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual’s employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications: SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. WG-4700 General Maintenance And Operations Work Family The screen out element for this position is: Ability to lead or supervise. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to lead or supervise (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. 2-E Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) 25-E Use of Measuring Instruments 60 Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (Includes blueprint reading) 75-A Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 81 Knowledge of Materials, 82-A 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions. Additional Information This position will be