<ul> <li>SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED* </li></ul> <p>A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is being offered for eligible candidates.</p> <p>See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy</p> <ul> <li>Payout contingent on funding availability* </li></ul> <p>Recruitment Range: $43,738 - $60,141</p> <p>(This is a range. Selected candidate's salary will be determined within this range</p> <p> based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.) </p> <p>Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits</p> <p>Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator  </p> <p>This position is located at: </p> <p>Mount Mitchell State Park</p> <p>2388 State Hwy 128 </p> <p>Burnsville, NC   28714</p> <p> </p> <p>Primary Purpose of Position:</p> <p>Do you enjoy working outside and with your hands? The NC State Parks has a Maintenance Construction Technician IV position available. This role is responsible for maintaining state park grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment. This position assists park rangers and additional maintenance staff performing custodial duties, park boundary line clearing and maintenance, trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing, trimming, prescribed burns and/or auto mechanics. </p> <p>Key Responsibilities included but are not limited to: </p> <ul> <li>Performing a variety of skilled tasks in a trade such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and facility maintenance, and/or auto mechanics. </li><li>Operating various large and small tools and equipment. </li><li>Purchasing resources in accordance with state purchasing policies and procedures. </li><li>Maintaining preventative maintenance on various tools, equipment and facilities. </li><li>Maintaining records and preparing operational forms. </li><li>Providing housekeeping duties. </li><li>Supervising temporary and/or permanent employees including various volunteers. </li></ul> <p>Position/Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Must be able to perform work inside and outside in various environmental conditions.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without a reasonable accommodation.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays when necessary.</p> </li><li> <p>Position is considered "Essential/Mandatory Staff" and required to work on adverse weather days, during park emergencies, and may be called to work on special events.</p> </li><li> <p>Typically work schedule is Monday- Friday 7am - 4pm, weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required. </p> </li></ul> <p>Within 90 days of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain:</p> <ul> <li>Must meet DOA Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid Driver's License to drive a state vehicle. </li></ul> <p>Within 12-24 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Class A CDL</p> </li><li> <p>CPR Certification</p> </li><li> <p>C-Well Drinking water certification</p> </li><li> <p>Sub Surface Septic Licenses</p> </li><li> <p>Emergency Medical Responder Certification</p> </li><li> <p>Wild Land Fire Suppression Certifications</p> </li><li> <p>Certified in S212 Chainsaw Operations Training - perform hazardous tree assessments and if necessary, tree removal within the park.</p> </li></ul> <p>To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.   Qualified candidates must have or be able to:  </p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated work experience performing trades in at least two of the following: carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or auto mechanics. </li><li>Demonstrated experience in performing grounds maintenance/landscaping. </li><li>Demonstrated experience in the operation and care of grounds maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters and/or chainsaw </li><li>Demonstrated experience in performing maintenance on buildings, facilities, and equipment. </li><li>Demonstrated experience reading and/or interpreting blueprints/structural specifications and/or building codes </li></ul> <p>Management Preference: </p> <ul> <li>Experience supervising maintenance and construction staff </li></ul> <p>Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.</p> <p>High school or General Educational Development diploma </p> <p>AND</p> <p>two (2) years of experience in the performance of the full range of journey level tasks associated with two (2) or more highly complex mechanical or building trades; </p> <p>OR </p> <p>an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.</p> <p>Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;</p> <p>Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and</p> <p>Education:  To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.</p> <p>https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/state-parks</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!</p> <p>_<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. </p> <p>We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. </p> <p>Application Process </p> <p>Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process. </p> <p>Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.</p> <p> Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. </p> <p>Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. </p> <p>If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date. </p> <p>Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.</p> <p>Degree/College Credit Verification </p> <p>Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. </p> <p>Veteran's and National Guard Preference </p> <p>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. </p> <p>Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. </p> <p>Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. </p> <p>ADA Accommodations </p> <p>Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. </p> <p>Employment Eligibility</p> <p> It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). </p> <p>NEOGOV Technical Assistance</p> <p> If you are having technical issues logging into your account or applying for a position, please review the Get Help/FAQ's information on the website. If you are still experiencing technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.</p> <p>CONTACT INFORMATION: </p> <p>N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources</p> <p>Division of Parks and Recreation</p> <p>Kenedi Small</p> <p>121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601</p> <p>Phone: 919-707-9354</p> <p>employment@dncr.nc.gov</p>