Description du poste
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PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Region, Katmai National Park and Preserve in King Salmon, AK. At the full performance level (WG-10) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Perform maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on heavy equipment such as bulldozers, motor graders, dump trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other construction and maintenance vehicles. Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established maintenance schedules. Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and operational problems, identify the cause of equipment malfunctions, and complete necessary repairs. Repair and rebuild major equipment components, including gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, drive systems, and related powertrain assemblies. Maintain and repair hydraulic, steering, braking, cooling, and electrical systems to ensure equipment reliability and performance. Perform welding and light fabrication work to repair damaged equipment, restore components, and create replacement parts when needed. Operate and test heavy equipment following maintenance and repairs to verify proper performance and ensure equipment is ready for service.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/19/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required. Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties. -AND- To be eligible your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration. The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraph: Areas considered "near" Katmai National Park and Preserve are Federal Subsistence Areas of Unit 17C, as well as Unit 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9E, to include the communities of Naknek, King Salmon, Dillingham, Clarks Point, Ekwok, South Naknek, Koliganek, Port Alsworth, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Iliamna, Newhalen, Kokhanok, Igiugig, Levelock, Egegik, Pilot Point, Ugashik, Port Heiden, Chignik, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake, Perryville, and Ivanof Bay. -ALSO- The following are the competencies identified for this position. Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document, but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (screen out) Use of Measuring Instruments Trouble shooting Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 e