Carpentry Worker (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in Gulf Breeze, FL is seeking skilled carpentry workers to construct, repair, and maintain wooden buildings, structures, decks and other wood-based elements. The role emphasizes reading blueprints, layout, and safe tool use to deliver high-quality maintenance projects for park facilities.

Candidates should demonstrate intermediate carpentry skills, the ability to follow specifications, and work with materials and finishes suited to outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (blueprints reading).
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Measurement and layout.
• Technical practices (theoretical precise, artistic).

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry work to construct, alter, maintain, and repair wooden buildings, structures, cabins, ships, boats, docks, boardwalks, bridges, floors, decks, handrails, fences, signs, partitions, panels, and other wood or wood substitute items.
• Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to plan work and layout.
• Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment used in carpentry.

Skills

Screen-out ability

Instruction interpretation

Tool usage

Equipment knowledge

Materials knowledge

Measurement & layout

Technical practices

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of carpentry trade work that requires intermediate level skills to help construct, alter, maintain, and repair wooden buildings, structures, cabins, ships, boats, docks, boardwalks, bridges, floors, decks, handrails, fences, signs, partitions, panels, and/or other items made of wood, wood substitutes, and composite building materials.
Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union.

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:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
5. Knowledge of materials
6. Measurement and Layout
7. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

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.