Maintenance Worker (Trails) Seasonal

Summary

These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period but can be vary due to weather conditions project needs or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 2026.

The work schedule is an 8-days-on 6-days-off rotation with employees working every other weekend. Employees work from Wednesday through the following Wednesday.

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Duties

Major Duties :

• Incumbents to this position will be required to use a variety of hand and power tools to perform trail repair and construction work. This work is performed in front-country and remote wilderness locations often employing minimum tool standards and techniques.
• These responsibilities include but are not limited to digging ditches stone wall repairs grading trail surfaces and installing water-bars and retainer-bars.
• To facilitate construction of these features you will be required to operate jackhammers chainsaws gas-powered drills picks rock-bars hammers shovels and various other hand and power tools.
• Some tools require certification prior to operation. You will be required to obtain and provide certification documents prior to use of these tools.
• If selected for this position you will be required to operate a vehicle for traveling to and from the jobsite.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Depending on location occupancy of government quarters may be required.
• Depending on location government housing may be available.
• You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and/or shift work.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• If selected for a position/location that requires search and rescue emergency response use of firearms watercraft operation or commercial drivers license you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to addition this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities) and at your own expense all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to perform the work of a Maintenance Worker (Trails) WGwithout more than normal supervision(SCREEN OUT)
2. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (other than blueprints)
4. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
5. Knowledge of materials
6. Knowledge of equipment assembly installation repair etc
7. Use of Measuring Instruments

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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.

ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Physical Effort: Maintenance workers are expected to exert a great deal of physical effort while repairing trails. Travel to and from work can take several hours and can require hiking 3-4 miles to the jobsite and 3-4 miles back at days end often carrying packs and/or tools exceeding fifty pounds in weight. Trail repair work consists of moving rock soil and other building materials by hand. These objects can weigh in excess of 100 pounds. Work is conducted in steep rocky and precipitous locations. Elevation changes range from 8000 feet on the Canyons Rim to 2000 feet along the river. Temperatures range from below 0 degrees in the winter to up to 118 degrees in the summer. Working around mules can pose the hazard of getting stepped on kicked or pushed.

Working Conditions: Work is conducted in steep rocky and precipitous locations. Elevation changes range from 8000 feet on the Canyons Rim to 2000 feet along the river. Temperatures range from below 0 degrees in the winter to above 100 degrees in the summer. Working around mules can pose the hazard of getting stepped on kicked or pushed. Employees must be fit and able to hike and perform strenuous labor. Employees must maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace. All policies regarding drug and alcohol will be addressed upon acceptance of position. Use of drugs or alcohol will be terms for immediate dismissal of duty. Work may require travel in a helicopter or boat to access remote locations. This position may require schedule changes to perform needed repairs or to cover schedules. These changes can be made with little prior warning. This position often requires living in cramped quarters with fellow employees necessitating a positive attitude and teamwork mentality. This position may require riding on a mule to job locations in the backcountry under the leadership and monitoring of an Animal Packer.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at any time without notification. The locations listed on the announcement anticipate filling vacancies. However not all grade levels may be filled at all locations. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified if there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied.

Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours or 1560 hours if the position falls under the Exception to the General Time Limits for Temporary Seasonal positions anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402b7) based on series and grade anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).

If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum hours during that period you are still welcome to apply. However please be aware that exceeding the appointment limit in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.

The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than the appointment limit.

Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels project needs employee performance or other considerations

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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