Seasonal Preservationist

Summary These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.Anticipated Entry on Duty:March-July 2026.This job is open to The public U.S.Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.Duties Major Duties of this position include:As a senior Preservationist, the incumbent performs journey-level trade work related to historic preservation and provides expertise and/or training to lower-level positions.Perform a variety of journey-level preservation trade work needed to build, maintain, restore, and/or preserve historic structures and landscapes.Such structures and landscapes include but are not limited to historic buildings, ancestral Puebloan sites, monuments, memorials, markers, signs, etc.Identify and document of various forms of historic fabric.Evaluate the condition of historic masonry, wooden, and metal structural elements.Assists in the inspection of historic structures, sites, and landscapes to determine physical condition and the type and amount of maintenance required to maintain proper condition and make technical recommendations to specialists regarding preservation treatments.Read, interpret and apply building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, working drawings and building codes.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 may 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 evenings, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.If selected for a position/location that requires search and rescue, emergency response, use of firearms, watercraft operation, or commercial driver's license, you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.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.Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Technical Practices Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.(includes blueprints reading) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials 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.ICTAP/CTAP Statement:Current surplus and current