USAJOBS · 1 month ago
(SEASONAL) Maintenance Work Leader (Trails)
Gaffney, South Carolina, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$27.61/hr - $32.23/hrCowpens National Battlefield is part of the National Park Service, and they are seeking a Maintenance Work Leader for their trails team. The role involves leading a team of employees in trail maintenance and construction, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing on-site operations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
This position is a working leader of 5 or more employees. The incumbent has a complete knowledge of trail maintenance and construction techniques and must be able to recognize existing and future maintenance problems. Incumbent is knowledgeable in the analysis of drainage patterns and the subsequent control methods. Trail work requires ingenuity and good judgement due to the mostly backcountry nature of the work
Incumbent provides input to supervisor on trail work priorities, personnel and training recommendations, and equipment or supply needs. Once projects have been prioritized for the work season, incumbent work with supervisor to schedule individual phases of special project or various district projects for the season. This may include scheduling materials procurement and delivery, coordinating vehicle and equipment use, and working with volunteer or youth corps groups
Incumbent is responsible for daily on-site decisions concerning workflow and assignment and distribution of work for their crew. Teaches and demonstrates trail maintenance and construction methods and techniques to employees and volunteers and sets the pace when working alongside them. Keeps crew informed on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Holds safety "tailgate sessions" whenever necessary, especially when initiating a new task or operating specialized equipment. Inspects all assigned equipment and vehicles on a regular, recurring basis to assure safe working conditions. Keeps supervisor informed on status and progress of work, causes of work delay, and any personnel issues. Incumbent may be responsible in leading diverse volunteers in assigned trail maintenance and construction projects
Performs and leads other trail crew workers in masonry work, primarily dry stone, in the construction, stabilization, and maintenance to historic and non-historic structures, mostly on the park trail system
Performs and leads carpentry work, primarily using heavy log and rough-sawn lumber, on trail structures such as log checks, footbridges, multi-use bridges, corrals, hitch rails, and boardwalks. Log work tasks involve the use of a chain saw to fell, buck, notch, and/or shape both native and pressure treated logs in the maintenance and construction of multi-use and foot bridges, water bars and retainer steps, crib walls and steps. Incumbent also extensively uses chain saws in clearing trails of down trees and brush
The incumbent of this position leads the trail maintenance and repair efforts at Cowpens National Battlefield in Gaffney, SC, Kings Mountain National Military Park in Blacksburg, SC, and Ninety Six National Historic Site in Ninety Six, SC
The incumbent must be self-directed and able to perform duties with minimum supervision. This is a working leader position which entails performing the duties associated with trail maintenance and repair, while directing and overseeing the work of trails maintenance workers and laborers. Work includes tasks associated with trails such as: Providing daily direction to a team of trails workers. Demonstrating proper work methods and pace. Ensuring plans, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment are available. Carpentry repairs using simple measurements and hand tools. Motor vehicle and equipment operation. Chainsaw operation to including limbing and bucking downed trees, and clearing trails. Using hand tools such as pick and shovel to repair tread of trail (natural, aggregate, and paved surfaces)
The incumbent is a member of the parks group maintenance team reporting directly to the Superintendent
Qualification
Required
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
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 complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 7 nights per month
You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes
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
Ability to lift 75 pounds
Ability to obtain within 45 days of appointment and maintain for duration of employment - First Aid/AED & CPR Certification, NPS Chainsaw Operator Certification
Ability To Lead Or Supervise (SCREEN OUT)
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc
Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
Use of Measuring Instruments
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Knowledge of Materials
Benefits
A uniform allowance will be provided.
Housing may be available.
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