About this role
Job Summary
You will serve as a Laborer (Seasonal). The typical season is May-November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated enter on duty is May 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants or until -10/26/2026- whichever comes first.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.
For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. 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 and follow instructions. Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean and in order).
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Dexterity and safety. 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; much of the duties listed above provide excellent examples of qualifying experience. 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. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In your resume, 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.
Relevant experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles or vague duties alone. 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
- DUTIES: Performs all miscellaneous general labor related to area maintenance.
- Performs manual labor in the functions of lakeshore cleanup, including trash pickup, cleaning toilets, and trimming vegetation.
- Assists in pumping toilets.
- Performs simple repairs to building and structures using simple hand tools.
- Carries paints, ladders, prepares and hand paints simple surfaces such as buildings, docks, and road signs.
- Irrigates and trims trees and shrubs, operates sprinkler systems.
- Cleans, sweeps, and mops comfort stations and other buildings.
- Collects trash from roads, campgrounds, picnic areas and beaches.
- Performs all miscellaneous general labor related to area maintenance.
- Loads and unloads equipment and supplies.
- Drives light vehicles/pickups.
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 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. Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility. 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.