You will serve as a Sign Painter MVO with National Park Service. The purpose of this position is to provide daily sign making skills in in support of critical Park operations. Work involves assisting in designing, fabricating, purchasing and installing signs for over 150 miles of park trails, 98 miles of roads, 550 plus buildings, and other related facilities. Major duties: Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Evaluates sign needs in the field, and applies the sign standards of traffic control, sign placement and height conveyed in the Federal Highways Administration manuals to the planning and installation process.
Utilizes computer graphic programs, ARC O1S, laminators, stencil cutters, and vinyl printing and cutting machines to fabricate new signs and to repair existing signs including interpretive panels. Utilizes various paints, finishes, stains and adhesives such as acrylic latex paint, oil base paint, spray paint and lacquer to finish and repair sign boards and arrowheads. Installs posts and pipe in soil, rock, concrete, asphalt and compact composite materials.
Operates a Motor Vehicle including a 4 x 4 manual utility truck to transport equipment, signs and personnel to the job site. Use sign making related software programs such as Gerber Omega, Flexi, and Art Path. Import electronic file designs such as AI and EPS and converting them to electronic production files such as the Gerber plot data format. 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. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed.
You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with 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.
You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. Requirements continued below Education: There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.