Job Listing: Maintenance Worker

Duty Locations

These positions are responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of the facilities at Hole-in-the-Wall, Mid Hills, and the housing compound in Baker, CA.   

Baker is a small Mojave Desert community (pop.600) located on Interstate 15, the main Southern California route to Las Vegas, 60 miles west of Barstow, CA (pop. 32,000) and 90 miles west of Las Vegas, NV (pop. 1.2 million). There are limited facilities in Baker including available housing to rent or purchase. Shared government housing is available in Baker.  All major shopping or medical facilities are in Barstow, CA or Las Vegas, NV. Recreational activities such as hiking and biking are very accessible in the park (fall and spring are best times) and Lake Mead National Recreation Area (60 miles east) offers a wide variety of aquatic sports activity. In the desert climate, summer temperatures routinely rise above 100 degrees F daily. From October through May temperatures are less extreme. Winter highs are a cool 50 degrees F and night time lows seldom drop below 32 degrees F. Baker is frequently used as the staging area for the desert location of major motion pictures, television commercials, music videos and vehicle testing by automobile manufacturers.

Hole-in-the-Wall is located 26 miles north of Interstate 40 and Essex, CA. Government dorm-style housing is available at the Hole-in-the-Wall Interagency Fire Center. Grocery stores, other shopping and medical facilities are located in Needles, CA 60 miles east of the Center or Las Vegas, NV 90 miles to the northeast. The Fire Center is located at 4200 ft. in elevation and average summer high temperatures rarely exceed 100 degrees. Vegetation in the area ranges from desert scrub at lower elevations to pinyon-juniper forests above 5000 ft. with some areas of white fir above 7000 ft.

More information is available on the Mojave National Preserve web site at http://www.nps.gov/moja.

Major Duties

How to Apply

Applications and narrative responses to KSAs should be mailed to Mojave National Preserve, Attn:  Human Resources, 2701 Barstow Road, Barstow, CA  92311.  Submit a resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) or other written application format of your choice.  Be sure to provide all of the information required below:

Job Information:

     -- Announcement Number, title and grade(s) for which you are applying.

Personal Information:

     -- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).

     -- Social Security Number.  Giving your Social Security Number is voluntary; however we cannot process your application without it.

     -- Country of Citizenship.

     -- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.

Education:

     -- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.

     -- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.

     -- Major field(s) of study.

     -- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.

Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions): 

     -- Job title.

     -- Duties and accomplishments.

     -- Number of hours per week.

     -- Employers name and address.

     -- Supervisor's name and phone number.

     -- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).

     -- Salary. 

     -- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.

Other Qualifications:

     -- Job-related training courses (title and year).

     -- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)

     -- Job-related certificates and licenses.

     -- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.

     --If you are applying for Veteran Preference, submit evidence of eligibility, such as; DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and the proof requested on the form. 

     --If you are or have been a Federal employee, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50, and your most recent or last performance appraisal.

Submit a Background Survey Questionnaire (DI-1935), available at  http://www.doi.gov/diversity/di1935.pdf

The DI-1935, Background Survey Questionnaire was established to assist us in gathering data that will indicate whether we are reaching all segments of society in our recruitment efforts.  While completion of this form is voluntary, your assistance is appreciated.  The information provided on the form will not be forwarded to the selecting official and will be held in the strictest confidence.

Mail your application so it will be postmarked by closing date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.

Applications mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

If claiming veterans preference, submit a copy of your DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.  A 5-point preference is granted to veterans who: a) entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976 and served 180 consecutive days of active service, or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal; b) served on active duty during the period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992 (during the Gulf War); or c) served on active duty at any time in the armed forces for a period of more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last date of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  You must submit a DD-214 if claiming 5-point veterans preference. A 10-point veterans preference is granted if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a 100% disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran.  If claiming 10-point preference, you must submit, in addition to a DD-214, a Standard Form (SF) 15 and an official statement from the Veterans Administration or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying your service-connected disability. 

The Defense Authorization Act of November 18, 1997, grants preference to anyone who was released from the service under honorable conditions and served a minimum of two years on active duty, any part of which occurred during the Gulf War (from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, regardless of where the person served or for how long (a Reservist must have served the full period for which called to active duty)).  The law also authorizes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor (November 20, 1995 - December 20, 1996) and Operation Joint Guard (December 20, 1996 - to be determined).  The Secretary of each military department will decide which members are eligible.  The award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is qualifying for veterans' preference.  More information on veterans' preference is provided in OPM's VetGuide available on the Internet at http://www.opm.gov./)

CTAP/ICTAP:

Individuals who have special priority selection eligibility under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

For CTAP and ICTAP, well-qualified means that the applicant meets the qualification standard and eligibility requirements for the position, meets minimum educational and experience requirements, meets all selective factors where applicable, and is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a proof of eligibility, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.