Arborist (Motor Vehicle Operator)

US National Park Service; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in Whiskeytown, California, seeks an Arborist (Motor Vehicle Operator) for a term appointment. The role involves operating government vehicles and maintaining ISA certification; TRAQ must be obtained within six months of entry.

The position may require on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Uniform is provided and travel may be required according to mission needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ certifications.
• Valid driver's license must be maintained throughout employment.
• ACS/TRAQ certification to be obtained within 6 months of entry.

Skills

Driver's license

Arborist knowledge

Education

ISA Certified Arborist

ISA TRAQ certification

Job description

You will serve as a Arborist (Motor Vehicle Operator) with Resource Mgt and Interpretation in Whiskeytown, CA.

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

Requirements Continued...

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must have a current International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification.
• Incumbent will be required to possess and maintain the International Society of Arboriculture Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA TRAQ) certification within 6 months entry into the position.
• 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 are 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.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/22/2026-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:

1. Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Dexterity and Safety
3. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
4. Use of Measuring Instruments
5. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
6. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
7. 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 elements.

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.