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Seasonal Preservationist

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$28.58/hr - $33.33/hr

Gettysburg National Military Park is seeking a Seasonal Preservationist to perform work on preservation projects for historic structures. The role involves a variety of tasks including carpentry, painting, and inspection of structures to ensure proper maintenance.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Will perform a variety of basic trade tasks often combining trade practices such as carpentry, painting and roofing

Carpentry duties require --measure, cut, construct, install, repair and reproduce wooden historic building elements on frame, timber or log structures including windows, doors, flooring and molding

Will use traditional and modern hand tools to obtain finished surfaces typical of those found on existing historic wooden surfaces; and will also clean and prepare historic materials for re-use in preservation work

Performs painting tasks which include surface preparation and mixing of paints to approximate color and texture of historic paints

Assists with the inspection of historic structures/sites/landscapes onsite to determine physical condition and the type and amount of maintenance required to maintain them in the proper condition

Makes technical recommendations to higher-level specialist and professionals regarding type of preservation treatment and/or preventative maintenance

Qualification

CarpentryMasonry repairBlueprint readingTool maintenanceHistoric preservationTechnical practicesCondition evaluationUse of measuring instruments

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Direct Deposit Required: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

Incidental Driving: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties

Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or 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 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

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)

Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc

Knowledge of materials

Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

Use of Measuring Instruments

Possess knowledge and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform work as a Preservationist, WG-4701-09 position without more than normal supervision

Advanced knowledge of and skill in carpentry utilizing accepted trade methods and techniques

Knowledge of techniques and procedures involving the repair or construction of masonry structures and surfaces of brick, block stone and other related materials

Ability to read, interpret and apply building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, working drawings and building codes

Knowledge of investigation techniques and condition evaluations for historic structures to provide recommendations for appropriate preservation treatment on conventional and typical restoration/preservation projects

Knowledge of a wide variety of periods and styles of architectural designs, architectural history as pertains to 19th and 20th century periods of structure design and craftsmanship