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Preservationist

National Park Service | Gettysburg, PA

Posted Date 12/06/2023
Description This announcement is for a seasonal Preservationist position. Please read below for more information. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (est), December 15, 2023.The Structures Preservation Branch is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of historic and non-historic structures throughout the park. This position requires skills applied to the maintenance, stabilization, restoration, repair and/or reconstruction of various historic and non-historic structures that range widely in historic period, architectural style, construction materials and existing condition.

-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
-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

AREA INFORMATION:
Gettysburg National Military Park (GETT) consists of more than 6,000 acres and preserves, protects and interprets for this and future generations the resources associated with the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, during the American Civil War, the Soldiers' National Cemetery, and their commemorations. Learn more at http://www.nps.gov/gett.

Eisenhower National Historic Site (EISE) preserves and interprets the home and farms of the Eisenhower family as a fitting and enduring memorial to the life, work, and times of General Dwight David Eisenhower, 34th president of the United States, and to the events of far-reaching importance that occurred on the property. Learn more at http://www.nps.gov/eise.

The Gettysburg and Eisenhower parks are adjacent to one another in South Central Pennsylvania.

Government housing MAY be available.

In order to qualify for the Preservationist, WG-4701-09 position, you must possess one of the following requirements:
  • 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


SCREEN OUT: Possess knowledge and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform work as a Preservationist, WG-4701-09 position without more than normal supervision:This journeyman level experience must have included:1) Advanced knowledge of and skill in carpentry utilizing accepted trade methods and techniques. Must be skilled in the use of all hand tools such as skill saw, electric drill, router, chain saw, sander, table saws, jointer, radial saw, planer, shaper, floor sander and surfacing machines. 2) Knowledge of techniques and procedures involving the repair or construction of masonry structures and surfaces of brick, block stone and other related materials which involve repair of such items as partitions, walls, walkways and fireplaces. Must ensure the proper proportion of sand, lime cement and water are used to obtain the appropriate consistency. Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools such as brick or napping hammer, brick or skill saw in cutting and shaping brick and axe, pick, chisel and hammer in cutting or shaping stone. 3) Ability to read, interpret and apply building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, working drawings and building codes. 4) 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 historic fabric identifications, analyzing of physical condition of structures and assessing preservation requirements. Skill in architectural investigations techniques when inspecting historic structures to determine their physical condition and the type and level of preservation treatments required to maintain their proper condition. 5) 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.
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Possess the ability to perform a full range of the Preservationist tasks as listed above on own initiative and under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.
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Possess the ability to perform at least 3 of the Preservationist tasks as listed above under general supervision, subject to regular inspection.

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.
Salary27.13 - 31.64 Hour

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