About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a Tree Worker for George Washington Memorial Parkway. The purpose of this position is to properly care for and maintain trees within the park unit according to National Park Service management guidelines and accepted industry standards. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
QualificationsRequirements Continued... As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. 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: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/06/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. To be found minimally qualified, your resume must show: I have worked as a Tree Worker. I have assisted with pruning, removing, planting, transplanting, spraying, and cultivating trees and shrubs. Assisted with the inspection, diagnosis and identifying of hazardous trees for tree condition assessments. Assist with rigging and removal techniques in the topping, sectioning and lifting of large or technical trees (i.e. leaning, cracked, split, lodged, rotten or hollow trees) in heavy use areas. Brace trees using cables and rods, remove stumps using a stump grinder, operate a chipper. My tasks were observed in progress and upon completion to make sure they were properly performed. 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. 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.
Major DutiesSome of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Perform tree maintenance activities such as tree and shrub pruning, tree removal, planting, transplanting, spraying, and cultivating. Safely rig cables and ropes in order to use cranes to facilitate the removal of hazardous trees, and to maneuver large trees into position for planting. Braces trees by the use of cables and rods, installs and maintains lighting protection systems. Prune, cut down, fertilize, and spray trees as directed by supervisory Certified Arborist. Operate equipment on steep slopes, graded curves on shoulders, soft ground, and other surfaces with rough features. Inspects, diagnoses and identifies hazardous trees for annual tree conditions assessments and determination correct action; Transplant trees, etc.RequirementsMust provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must have and maintain a current Class B CDL or obtain within 6 months upon entry on duty a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. This is a bargaining unit position represented by the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), Chapter 336. You 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. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*