ENTRY LEVEL
Description: These competencies identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform basic tasks in the preservation and maintenance of historic properties. Work is performed under close supervision with emphasis on safety and developing work skills.
I. Trade/Craft Skills
II. Preservation Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
III. Preservation Skills
IV. Health and Safety Awareness
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic ability to perform construction techniques
Ability to operate power tools and construction equipment such as compressors, cement/mortar mixers, generators, table saws, drill presses, etc
Ability to operate standard shop power tools such as bench saw, mechanical plane, jigsaw, etc
Ability to use various hand tools such as hammers, saws, wrenches, level, etc
Basic knowledge of the laws relating to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended
Ability to understand the levels of treatments that are consistent with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for
the Treatment of Historic Properties
Basic knowledge of the proper use of personal protective equipment
Ability to develop apprentice level craft skills one trade
DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL
Description: These competencies identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform advanced tasks in the preservation and maintenance of historic properties. Work is performed under normal supervision with continued emphasis on safety and techniques.
All Competencies at the Entry Level plus:
I. Trade and Craft Skills
II. Preservation Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
III. Preservation Skills
IV. Health and Safety Awareness
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to properly clean and maintain tools
Apprentice-level skill in at least one trade such as carpentry, masonry, or painting
Ability to properly clean various surfaces using the
appropriate cleaning materials
Skill in the operation and maintenance of construction equipment
Working knowledge of the levels of treatment
Knowledge of how to prevent damage or destruction of historic and/or archeological materials and artifacts during treatment
Knowledge of the guidelines relating to historic preservation in the National Park Service
Ability to recognize materials safety
Basic knowledge of how to remove historic elements without damage during work assignments
FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL
Description: These competencies identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the preservation maintenance, repair, and treatment of historic properties at the full performance level. Work is performed with little direct supervision and with oral and written instruction.
All Competencies at the Entry and Developmental Level plus:
I. Trade and Craft Skills
II. Preservation Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
III. Preservation Skills
IV. Health and Safety Awareness
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to understand the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and NPS-28, Cultural Resource Management Guidelines
Ability to address compliance with the law in preservation craft work
Knowledge of how to remove, identify, salvage, and store historic structure materials and artifacts during treatment/construction projects
Skill and ability to execute a range of appropriate preservation treatments; knowledge and ability to recognize treatments that offer potential for damage
Working knowledge of various types of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and protection systems, components, and hardware
Ability to recognize materials safety, environmental, other workplace hazards and respond appropriately
Ability to layout work and select proper tools and materials
Ability to interpret simple construction drawings and plans into own work
Skills in assisting higher graded employees in repair or replacement of period elements
Ability to perform preservation maintenance related to problems associated with vegetation overgrowth, biological
agents, pests, and water problems for various building materials and structures