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Woodcrafter

Contact Us - National Parks of New York Harbor (U.S. National Park Service)
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/8/2026

You will serve as a Woodcrafter located in Independence National Historical Park, in the Asset Preservation and Maintenance Division.

This is a term position with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.Qualifications:Requirements Continued...

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 probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
  1. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
  2. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
  3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
  4. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  5. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
  6. Knowledge of materials
  7. Measurement and Layout
  8. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
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.Education:There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.Employment Type: OTHER

Salary : $32

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