Maintenance Work Leader

Summary This position is located in Sumner, MS at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, in the Facility Management Division. This is a Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES: Performs as a working leader. Demonstrates proper work methods and works along with others to set a work pace. Checks work in progress and upon completion. Ensures safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Non-supervisory work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings and related fixtures and utilities. Makes electrical repairs. AREA INFORMATION: The town of Sumner, nestled in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, is a town with a rich history and a vibrant community spirit. Despite its modest size, Sumner has played a significant role in shaping the cultural fabric of the region. Sumner serves as one of the two county seats of Tallahatchie County. Its location on the west side of the county, along the meandering Tallahatchie River, adds to its charm. The Mississippi Delta, often referred to as simply “the Delta,” is a vast and vital part of the American landscape. Stretching from southern Illinois to the southeastern tip of Louisiana, it covers more than 90,000 miles of rivers and streams and over 3 million acres of land. It is the home of the Blues, Gospel, soul food, and the civil rights movement. Life in the Delta is steeped in tradition and resilience. From the sun-drenched cotton fields to the soulful rhythms of the Blues, the Delta pulses with authenticity. Community gatherings, fish fries, and church picnics are woven into the fabric of daily life. The Delta boasts education institutions from Delta State University to the University of Southern Mississippi in which students thrive in an environment that values both tradition and innovation. From the Grammy Museum to the B.B. King Museum, from juke joints to outdoor festivals, the Delta boasts numerous entertainment options and live music. The Mississippi Delta region also offers plenty of affordable housing options, including private rentals and homes. Delta elementary schools often offer programs like international studies and pilot online programs. The educational landscape has continued to evolve over the last few decades. There are plenty of medical facilities in the Delta that focus on improving access and services to the community. 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 drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators 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 drivers 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 work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. You may be required to travel overnight between 1-5 days per month away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic). Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials (Job Element Use of Measuring Instruments 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive. A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the selectee lives outside of the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation. Physical Demands: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms. Where surfaces are to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach requiring incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside where dirt, spray, fumes is present. Also required to work in extreme weather conditions and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Frequently exposed to the potential risk of broken bones, shock, burns, cuts and bruises. Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, submission of ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance (dates should match the dates on the SF-50s).