Seasonal Masonry Helper

Summary

These positions may be filled for a seasonal period up to 1560 hours but can vary due to weather conditions project needs or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: October - December 2026

Duties

Major Duties of this position include:

• Mixing soils water and amendments for mortars as prescribed.
• Removing damaged portions of walls or other similar architectural features in preparation for repair of damage stabilization and original fabric.
• Implementing prescribed preservation treatments (capping veneering re-pointing resetting new laying etc.
• Recording the location time materials and labor involved in the treatment process.
• Strenuous exertion including hiking climbing steep slopes bending lifting objects up to 50 pounds unassisted stooping bending and kneeling. Some of this work is done on ladders or on scaffolding 5 to 25 feet above the ground.

AREA / HOUSING INFORMATION: Saguaro National Park consists of two districts which are separated by the city of Tucson Arizona a metropolitan area of over 900000. The park has 91446 acres of which 78% is designated Wilderness yet it is directly influenced by the surrounding growth and development of Tucson. The impacts of large numbers of residents immediately adjacent to the boundary of the park when combined with the workload generated by over 700000 visitors per year places major emphasis upon the effective execution of visitor services and resources protection operations as well as their coordination in an interagency/interjurisdictional environment. All urban services are readily available within the area.

For more information on the park please visit Saguaro for area information please visit Tucson AZ.

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.
• 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.
• You may be required to work evenings weekends and holidays.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 16 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

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

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprints reading)
4. Measurement and Layout
5. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
6. Knowledge of materials
7. Dexterity and Safety

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.

Education

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

Additional information

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

The display of a salary range on the vacancy should not be constructed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay: Click here for the Federal Wage Schedule Website to calculate location specific pay.

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 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 temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period you are still welcome to apply. However please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours 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 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours unless granted an exception by OPM.

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

Physical Demands: Assignments involve strenuous exertion including hiking climbing steep slopes bending lifting objects up to 50 pounds unassisted stooping bending and kneeling. Some of this work is done on ladders or on scaffolding 5-25 feet above the ground.

Working Conditions: Assignments are performed outside often during inclement weather and often in the company of insects and rodents. Some contact is necessary with chemical agents n the form of cleaning fluids and preservation compounds some which are considered hazardous.

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.