FUL - Mason (Historic Preservation)
What you'd do
You will serve as a FUL - Mason (Historic Preservation) for the National Park Service at Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis, Texas. Salary Range Information: First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. WG-10: $28.96 (Step 1) to $33.79 (Step 5) per hour - Western Texas (RUS) Wage Area
Major duties
Perform a variety of journey-level masonry work needed to maintain, repair, alter, and construct exterior and interior surfaces/structures built of a variety of brick, block, and/or stone. Replicate complex masonry features to appropriate standards (e.g., Historic Preservation Standards), including decorative, historic, and/or special masonry finishes. Independently cut and shape block, brick, and/or stone to complete corners; mix mortar to exacting specifications; match existing surfaces and special finishes; construct decorative brick or stonework; create complex masonry patterns or designs using different shapes or colors; construct windowsills, lintels, and/or arches capable of supporting the walls above the openings; and/or construct circular smokestacks or chimneys. Lay masonry brick, block, and/or stone to maintain, repair, alter, and construct such items as walls, walks, foundations, plazas, floors, fences, fireplaces, chimneys, catch basins, vaults, parapets, manholes, and boilers. If masonry is historic, ensure that appropriate steps are taken to preserve historic masonry features that are important in defining the overall historic character of the surface or structure. These steps include but are not limited to: Evaluating the overall condition of the historic masonry to determine if repairs are necessary. Carrying out masonry surface cleaning tests and cleaning masonry only when necessary. Providing proper drainage so that water does not damage historic masonry features. Completing repairs to masonry walls and other masonry features using recognized preservation methods. Duplicating historic mortar in strength, composition, color, and texture. Duplicating historic mortar joints in width and in joint profile. Independently plan and lay out work, determine methods and techniques to be used, and complete masonry repairs and restorations with little or no advice, sometimes in remote locations. Work from building plans, blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, maintenance and repair manuals, historic preservation standards, and/or related codes (e.g., Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code).
What you need to qualify
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) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Measurement and Layout Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials To be minimally qualified, your resume must demonstrate that you are able to perform the duties of the Mason, WG-3603-10 position without more than normal supervision, and your experience must be at the journeyman level. Examples of relevant experience include, but are not limited to: Repairing and maintaining historic masonry on historic trails, parapets, historic dry-stone walls, historic wet stone walls, buildings, and boundary fences, chimneys, fireplaces, and manholes; Cutting and shaping stone, terra cotta, brick, and block; Removing portions of walls, partitions, or other similar structures and repair in kind, and for the installation of doors and windows; Reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently; Mixing and matching mortars, mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete; patching and/or replacing stucco, including paper, wire, scratch, and brown coats to match existing historic surfaces. 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. Requirements Continued.. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your 1-year probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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