Motor Vehicle Operator (Seasonal) @ National Park Service

Job Summary

You will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator (Seasonal). The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office- Assateague Island National Seashore is March - September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027.

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) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) 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.

Physical Demands: Moderate physical effort is needed by this position in operating, turning, backing, and controlling vehicles which carry heavy loads or a large number of people. Required to frequently lift items weighing over 50 pounds. Considerable physical effort may be required to change tires and make limited emergency repairs, such as installing an emergency fan belt or replacing an electrical fuse on open highways. Working Conditions: Incumbent is required to work outside and is exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents.

Major Duties

• Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Determine safe and legally permissible routes based on vehicle size and weight, load characteristics, road conditions, clearances, and applicable restrictions. Inspect vehicles and perform routine operator maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs; maintain required vehicle and service records and ensure vehicles are operated in accordance with established safety requirements. Load, arrange, secure, transport, and unload cargo and materials using appropriate load-control practices. Maneuver heavy vehicles when turning, backing, parking, loading, or unloading and when operating in narrow, congested, or difficult areas. Operate heavy motor vehicles to transport passengers, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment over public roads, highways, rough terrain, and varying road and weather conditions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• To learn more, visit Home | E-Verify 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• (SELECTIVE FACTOR) . You must be at least 21 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
• You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
• 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, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 3 nights per month.
• You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.