Seasonal Maintenance Worker Supervisor(Trails)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Division of Maintenance, Roads and Trails Section at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Facility types include Front and hiking trails, multiuse bike trails, equestrian and handicap accessible trails, drainage structures bridges, signage, equine operations etc.

The trail inventory parkwide consists of over 100 miles of existing public and administrative use trail ways.

In order to be qualified for this position you must possess the ability to do the work of the position with no more than normal supervision.

You must have experience providing supervision and oversight to a variety of trade workers including crafts such as carpentry and masonry as it pertains to maintenance, roads and trails.

Responsible for the planning, estimating, and scheduling of complex work projects, equipment replacement, preventative maintenance, snow removal, new construction, and recurring work in the general maintenance of trails, grounds, signage, and bridges, throughout the park.

Ensure that short and long term projects are completed on schedule.

Experience developing performance standards, evaluating employee performance as well as initiating disciplinary actions for performance and conduct issues.

Supported park operations during significant weather events and been relied upon to ensure facilities are operating during emergencies.

Ensure staff are properly trained in the safe use of equipment, proper protective gear and ensure safe work practices are followed.

You must provide specific examples in your resume of how you meet the qualification listed above.

We will not assume you possess experience simply because you have held a particular job title, series, or grade.

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).

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. Major Duties:

Major Duties: The incumbent is responsible for supervising all or part of the trail crew operation and grounds operations for the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and reports directly to the supervisor in charge of the parkwide roads and trails and grounds mowing crew operation.

The incumbent will work closely with the Outdoor Recreation Planner, Roads and Trails Facility Manager and the Office of Strategic Planning and Project management in trail planning, trail work planning, and compliance for trail work to help develop and enhance a state-of-the-art trail program in the park.

Responsible for submission of requisitions for replacement of backcountry signs to the backcountry sign shop.

Responsible for instructing employees on safety requirements for job assignments and for reviewing and reporting accidents.

Provides weekly tailgate safety sessions and actively participates in all on-going safety program. Creates trails projects in the Project Management Information System (PMIS).

Works with regional and WASO.