Tree Worker Helper |MVO|

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Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
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
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
(c) 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
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
Have the ability to do the work of Tree Worker Helper without more than normal supervision
Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume
The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone
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)
CTAP/ICTAP Statement: 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
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Dexterity and Safety
Knowledge of materials
Use of Measuring Instruments
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15
Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority (i.e
Schedule A, VRA, Peace Corps, Americorp Vista, former PLC member, certain Military Spouses, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Pathways Interns who have met the eligibility requirements for noncompetitive conversion, etc.) must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility
Documentation that you meet Selective Factors
Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area
You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal
To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above +0 on the rating criteria for this position
Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed
If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15
If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15
Schedule A, VRA, Peace Corps, Americorp Vista, former PLC member, certain Military Spouses, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Pathways Interns who have met the eligibility requirements for noncompetitive conversion, etc.) must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility
Documentation that you meet Selective Factors
Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area
You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal
Benefits
A uniform allowance will be provided
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
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies
Responsibilities
Works as member of the parks forestry road crew performing tree/brush hazard removal operations
Operates tree removal equipment to include chain saws, brush chipper, pruning saws, and stump cutter/gobbler
Under direct/close supervision and following directions, helps journeyman tree workers by assisting in felling, jacking, wedging, flushing, trimming, pruning and/or removal, and rigging which consists of applying cable and/or nylon straps and iron snatch blocks to anchor tree for pulling
Repairs damaged turf from tree and stump removal
Assists in planting, pruning, shearing and general maintenance or repair of landscapes associated with project work
Treats stumps and hand-loads dump trucks
Performs a variety of manual labor tasks associated with the forestry and roads operations such as handling asphalt by shovel and rake, cleaning ditch lines and culverts, roadside brushing, sweeping and traffic flagging
Physical Effort: The incumbent is required to use heavy physical effort to operate chain saws, and to move logs, brush, etc
Frequent lifting and moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds is required while loading trucks, handling equipment, moving limbs, etc
The work performed frequently involves standing for long periods of time, walking long distances in difficult terrain, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and working in awkward positions/environments
Working Conditions: Work is performed outside in a variety of vegetation types, elevations and conditions
Work is occasionally performed in bad weather and often in extreme temperatures
Special care must be taken when operating equipment
The incumbent is continually exposed to dirt, saw dust, petroleum products, falling limbs/trees, etc
To reduce the dangers from these conditions, the incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid
Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work
This includes work such as experience trimming trees, use of chainsaws and axes to fall, limb, and buck trees
Maintain tools and equipment in a safe and usable condition
use rope and cable for tree rigging and removal
Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors
Sequoia and Kings Canyon NPs: Joseph Sandstrom, joseph_sandstrom@nps.gov
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed
A complete Occupational Questionnaire
Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information
Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed
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Job description
Duties

Duty Locations are:
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Yosemite National Park

Works as member of the parks forestry road crew performing tree/brush hazard removal operations. Operates tree removal equipment to include chain saws, brush chipper, pruning saws, and stump cutter/gobbler. Under direct/close supervision and following directions, helps journeyman tree workers by assisting in felling, jacking, wedging, flushing, trimming, pruning and/or removal, and rigging which consists of applying cable and/or nylon straps and iron snatch blocks to anchor tree for pulling. Repairs damaged turf from tree and stump removal. Assists in planting, pruning, shearing and general maintenance or repair of landscapes associated with project work. Treats stumps and hand-loads dump trucks. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks associated with the forestry and roads operations such as handling asphalt by shovel and rake, cleaning ditch lines and culverts, roadside brushing, sweeping and traffic flagging.

Physical Effort: The incumbent is required to use heavy physical effort to operate chain saws, and to move logs, brush, etc. Frequent lifting and moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds is required while loading trucks, handling equipment, moving limbs, etc. The work performed frequently involves standing for long periods of time, walking long distances in difficult terrain, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and working in awkward positions/environments.

Working Conditions: Work is performed outside in a variety of vegetation types, elevations and conditions. Terrain ranges from flat to steep, rocky, and covered in downed logs, limbs, and vegetation. Work is occasionally performed in bad weather and often in extreme temperatures. Special care must be taken when operating equipment. The incumbent is continually exposed to dirt, saw dust, petroleum products, falling limbs/trees, etc. To reduce the dangers from these conditions, the incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment.

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 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.
• Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility.
• 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.
• 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
• (c) 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
• Have the ability to do the work of Tree Worker Helper without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
• This includes work such as experience trimming trees, use of chainsaws and axes to fall, limb, and buck trees.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe and usable condition.
• use rope and cable for tree rigging and removal.

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.

Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM's web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm

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.

CTAP/ICTAP Statement: 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).

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

For more information about these positions, please contact:
Sequoia and Kings Canyon NPs: Joseph Sandstrom, joseph_sandstrom@nps.gov
Yosemite NP: Jessica Crow, jessica_crow@nps.gov

Government Housing MAY be available