Restoration Worker Leader (Seasonal) @ National Park Service

Job Summary

The typical seasonal period is May to November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May-June 2027.

Qualifications

Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. You must meet the 2 point level on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors. You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements: Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-Out) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations.

It is available for review on OPM's web site at: Federal Wage System Qualifications (opm.gov) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. 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. 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.

Major Duties

• The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding. Several positions will be hired through this job announcement.
• The incumbent will lead work crews of 4 or more people in a variety of ecological restoration and vegetation management projects park wide, that may include Wilderness.
• Backcountry travel several days (4-8) per week is required for some positions.
• Specific duties include: Implements Ecological Restoration projects in meadow and riparian areas, Wilderness, and other park locations to restore natural process.
• Projects include re-routing trails or removing ditches or trail ruts from meadows, riparian areas and wetlands; removing and restoring inappropriately located wilderness campsites and social trails; riverbank restoration and fuels reduction.
• Coordinate logistics for current and future projects.
• Actively promotes and participates in an effective safety program to safeguard visitors, employees, environment, facilities, and equipment through regular safety discussions with crew and others, regarding physical and emotional safety.
• Makes field decisions regarding work in progress related to changing conditions.
• Coordinates/communicates with project manager regarding implementation of project.
• Keeps precise records on restoration techniques, daily project accomplishments, and cost effectiveness.
• Utilizes a computer to prepare summary reports and enter and track monitoring and GPS data.
• Ensures project is documented through photos, maps of photo point descriptions and locations, ensures that all data is collected according to protocol.
• Performs management of exotic plant populations using hand pulling and mechanical methods.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools including chain saws, gas-powered augers, drills and heavy-duty weed eaters.
• May operate machinery such as skid steer or loader.
• Physical Demands: Heavy physical exertion is often required, and much work is performed in a rugged, mountainous terrain.
• Incumbent must have: Ability to bend, lift and carry large objects such as rocks and logs weighing up to 50 lbs solo and more than 100 lbs. with others.
• Ability to dig into rocky and gravelly soil using hand tools.
• Ability to operate power equipment and small-scale heavy equipment which can be tedious, repetitive and bone-jarring.
• Ability to carry a heavy pack over mountainous terrain for up to 15 miles a day.
• Ability to sit at a desk or in front of the computer for short periods of time.
• Working Conditions: Work will be performed in both wilderness and front country areas.
• Work includes walking and backpacking in mountainous terrain and working in inclement (hot, cold, wet) weather conditions.
• Incumbent must be capable of hiking over 15 miles a day for several consecutive days and negotiating with map, compass and GPS.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 driver's license is required.
• You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's 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 driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You will 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 shift work.

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.

Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid.

• Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility.