About this role
Job Summary
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Yosemite National Park is April - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Open to the first 150 applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.
Qualifications
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) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials 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: Will direct and instruct a group of laborers, trail workers, California Conservation Corp, Youth Conservation Corp, and volunteers Trail maintenance, repair and construction projects; removing windfalls, felling trees, and utilizing block, tackle, and winches for moving and placing heavy objects.
- Dry and wet stone masonry trail construction, bridge construction, and rigging tasks; animal packing.
- Operating trail cats, snow plows and other equipment, small engine repair.
- Camp maintenance Physical effort: Heavy physical effort is required in bending, lifting, and using hand and power tools in trail work.
- Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing over 100 pounds, must carry and roll rocks and logs, move rocks of serval tons with rock bars, use hammers to crush or shape rock and use shovel extensively.
- Frequently hikes up to 20 miles daily and must be able to do so while carrying a backpack and tools.
- Work conditions: Must have the ability to live and work effectively in the backcountry in close contact with groups of people for extended periods of time.
- Must live and work out of doors on projects in various terrain up to 13,000 feet elevation in all extremes of adverse weather conditions.
- Trail work is dusty and hazardous conditions may exist when moving rocks and logs, working in and around rockslide areas, working around stock, and working around explosives, falling and bucking trees and working around machinery.
Area Information: Yosemite National Park, California, known worldwide for its spectacular natural beauty is the backdrop for this position. Sitting astride the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park covers 1,182 square miles of varied wilderness ecosystems, from river valleys to alpine meadows to lofty 13,000 foot high peaks. Yosemite Valley is located 208 miles from San Francisco, 81 miles from Merced, and 94 miles from Fresno. Shopping, medical, postal and laundry services are available in the park. Elevation at the Valley floor is approximately 4,000 feet and 2,200 feet in El Portal. The park is open year-round with the majority of activities occurring during the busy season March through October.
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.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- To learn more, visit Home | E-Verify Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- Backcountry travel will be required.
- You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
- 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 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 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.