A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is November-May but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 2, 2025.
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 blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety Measurement and Layout 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.
Major Duties of this position include: Leading a minimum of 3 masonry workers grade 7 and below. Incumbent may also lead VIPs, interns and/or YCC assigned to work area. Leads other workers in mixing soils, water and amendments for mortars as prescribed. Removing damaged portions of walls or other similar architectural features in preparation for repair of damage, stabilization and original fabric. Implementing prescribed treatment techniques (capping, veneering, repointing, resetting, new construction etc. Works with crew maintaining, repairing, and preserving structures which involves removal of damage, selecting and dressing replacement stones, laying stones, repointing mortar, repair and replacing veneers, replicating original architectural styles. AREA / HOUSING INFORMATION: Saguaro National Park consists of two districts which are separated by the city of Tucson, Arizona, a metropolitan area of over 900,000. The park has 91,446 acres, of which 78% is designated Wilderness, yet it is directly influenced by the surrounding growth and development of Tucson. The impacts of large numbers of residents immediately adjacent to the boundary of the park, when combined with the workload generated by over 700,000 visitors per year, places major emphasis upon the effective execution of visitor services and resources protection operations as well as their coordination in an interagency/interjurisdictional environment. All urban services are readily available within the area.