Painting Worker (Seasonal) @ National Park Service

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to perform standard painting duties associated with the treatment, preparation, and coating of wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete, or other surfaces. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is March-November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-April 2027 Open to the first 100 applicants. Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-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) Practices in Construction, Structure Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety 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. 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 Duties

• Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Uses standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling, and spraying to paint surfaces such as wood, metal, glass, synthetic, concrete, and other surfaces.
• Prepares surfaces by scraping, wire brushing, masking, spackling, and sanding surfaces.
• Cleans, degreases, and removes oil or wax buildup.
• Removes scale, rust, dirt and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly.
• Obtains supplies and equipment, sets up ladders and scaffolds, covers items with drop cloths and tape, and performs all necessary preparatory work.
• Applies various coating materials such as primers, paints, varnishes, shellacs, using standard application techniques and ensures that coating finish meets surface protection requirements.
• Applies standard methods and techniques that are best suited to putting protective coatings on surfaces, for example, brushing, rolling, cutting-in, or overflowing.
• Uses and maintains painting tools and equipment such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, graining devices, compressors, ladders, scaffolds, platforms, as well as common hand and power tools such as scrapers, wire brushes, putty knives, sandpaper, etc.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Uses and ensures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Maintains records and documents actions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing.
• 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 complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license will be required in such cases.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

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.