Tree Worker MVO

Summary The purpose of this position is to properly care for and maintain trees within the boundaries of Rock Creek Park according to National Park Service management guidelines and accepted industry standards.
Responsibilities The major duties of the Tree Worker (MVO) position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform regular tree maintenance activities such as tree and shrub pruning, tree removal, planting, transplanting, spraying, and cultivating.
Climb trees on a regular basis, which can include trees up to 120 feet in height or higher.
Use complex climbing techniques, rope knots, and specialized climbing hardware safely and in accordance with industry standards.
Uses complex rigging techniques on a regular basis and when the use of a crane is necessary.
Inspects, diagnoses, and identifies hazardous trees for annual tree condition assessment and determines corrective actions.
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 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.
You must possess and maintain a current Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement by the time of appointment.
Ability to acquire and maintain an ISA Certified Arborist Certificate within six months of entrance on duty.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
At the time of appointment, the incumbent of this position must have language proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in the English language.
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 away from home up to 2 nights per month.
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.
THIS IS AN EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL POSITION, AND THE INCUMBENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK DURING HAZARDOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND EVENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS, HURRICANE WIND RESPONSE OPERATIONS, AND EMERGENCIES REQUIRING TREE REMOVAL, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, ROAD MAINTENANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
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) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
(other than blueprints) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) 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 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.
Physical Demands:
Significant physical effort is required for the position.
The incumbent usually works outdoors performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
The work involved in climbing is very demanding physically and the incumbent is frequently exposed to serious injuries from falls.Incumbent is required to climb trees to significant heights, handle ropes, carry and use equipment such as chainsaws, crouch, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, handle and carry awkward tree pieces and limbs.
Incumbent is often on their feet for long periods of time.
The incumbent may also be required to be confined to a sitting position while operating equipment for long periods of time.
Working Conditions:
Must possess the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, pull, or carry objects, frequently handles items weighing up to 50 pounds.
The incumbent is exposed to insecticides and other poisonous chemicals.
The work involved in climbing is very demanding physically and the incumbent is frequently exposed to serious injuries from falls.
The nature of the employee's work requires the employee to consistently work along the park's roadways where throughout the day there is high-speed high-volume traffic in excess of 55 MPH.
This represents an immediate danger and requires the employee to be completely knowledgeable, skilled and attentive to operate and maneuver vehicles and equipment to conduct proper traffic control operations.