FUL-Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Roads & Trails)

About the role

You will serve as a FUL-Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Roads & Trails) in the Facilities Management Division within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Supervises the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of more than 140 miles of roads and trails and associated assets, including culverts, storm drains and channels, parking lots, fencing, gates, bridges and other assets.

What you will do

• Plan and schedule short- and long-term maintenance, repair, and construction activities for roads, trails, drainage features, and associated assets across the park.
• Supervise and direct crew operations by assigning work, providing technical guidance, monitoring field progress, and ensuring safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure environmental and historic-preservation compliance for roads and trails projects by preparing required documentation and coordinating necessary approvals.
• Manage administrative functions including budgeting inputs, procurement actions, contract support, performance management, and required reporting.
• Apply technical knowledge of roads and trails construction, maintenance methods, materials, and equipment to inspect, direct, and verify quality and code-compliant field work.
• Park Information: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
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• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You 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.
• This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. *Additional Requirements located under Qualifications Section*

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

How you will be evaluated

This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking, and veterans' preference procedures do not apply. The Servicing Human Resources Office will determine whether applicants meet the qualification and eligibility requirements described in this announcement.

Applicants who meet these requirements may be referred to the selecting official on a certificate of eligibles for consideration.

You must certify that you will maintain a permanent and exclusive residence within the defined vicinity of the field unit(s) listed in this announcement.

Upon receipt of a completed application package, the Servicing Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages. Resumes longer than two pages will not be reviewed.

Applicants may submit only one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine qualifications and eligibility. If more than one resume is submitted, only the most recent submission will be reviewed.

If your resume is incomplete or does not demonstrate that you meet the qualification requirements or specialized experience described in this announcement, you may be determined ineligible or not qualified for further consideration.

Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Documents you must provide

• Two Page Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed.
• Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted.
• The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text.
• Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible.
• All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression.
• Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• Proof of residence (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy).
• SF-50 cannot be accepted as proof of residence.
• Veteran Documentation, if applicable, such as: DD-214, SF15, letter from Veteran Affairs, etc. Do not submit photographs with your application package.
• Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.
• Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents.
• Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

What to expect next

Please refer to your USAJOBS account for application status; the Human Resources Office cannot respond to individual status inquiries. Once your Occupational Questionnaire has been received, you will receive an acknowledgment confirming your submission was successful.

Applicants who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under this authority, all applicants determined to be qualified may be referred. If your name is referred, you may be contacted directly by the hiring official for a possible interview.

You will be notified of the status of your application at key stages in the process, including when candidates are referred for consideration and when the selection process has been completed.

You can find your path with the Department of Interior at *** Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration.

We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.

Additional information

This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement, the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions.

The defined vicinity for this position is defined as geographic boundaries (Zip Codes).

Maintaining a permanent and exclusive residence within one of the following 70 zip codes: 90049, 90077, 90263, 90265, 90272, 90290, 90402, 90403, 91301, 91302, 91303, 91304, 91306, 91307, 91311, 91316, 91320, 91321, 91324, 91325, 91326, 91330, 91331, 91335, 91340, 91342, 91343, 91344, 91345, 91350, 91351, 91354, 91355, 91356, 91360, 91361, 91362, 91364, 91367, 91371, 91377, 91381, 91387, 91402, 91403, 91405, 91406, 91411, 91436, 93001, 93003, 93004, 93009, 93010, 93012, 93015, 93021, 93030, 93033, 93035, 93036, 93041, 93042, 93043, 93060, 93063, 93064, 93065, 93065, 93066 You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy, etc.).

See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies. Physical Demands: This position requires the incumbent to maintain a high level of physical fitness.

Work includes year-round inspections, maintenance, and repair of roads and trails throughout the Santa Monica Mountains, often in steep, uneven, or remote terrain. Emergency response may require extended hours and rapid mobilization. Moderate to heavy physical effort is needed when operating equipment or handling natural materials.

The incumbent frequently reaches, bends, turns, and uses hands, arms, feet, and legs while lifting, carrying, and maneuvering tools, equipment, and debris. Working Conditions: Daily duties occur both indoors and outdoors, with a substantial portion performed in field environments across the mountain range.

Work must be carried out effectively during a wide range of environmental conditions including intense heat, seasonal winds, cold or wet weather, and post-storm trail and road hazards. The incumbent will encounter dust, dirt, mud, vegetation, poison oak, biting insects, and wildlife.

Tasks may occur near moving vehicles and heavy equipment, and require adherence to all safety standards while working in rugged, exposed areas. All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions.

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