Carpentry Worker (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Marblemount (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service in Washington state seeks applicants for a seasonal position emphasizing physical fitness and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The role values the quality of experience and requires hands-on work with tools, measurements, and reading blueprints in a park setting.

Qualified applicants will detail relevant training and experience, and describe how their work aligns with the job factors.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet screen-out criteria.
• Demonstrated technical practices and precision in work.
• Experience with equipment assembly, installation or repair.
• Strong measurement and layout capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and blueprints.
• Skill in using and maintaining various tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials used in relevant trades.

Skills

Screen out factor

Technical practices

Equipment assembly knowledge

Measurement and layout

Blueprint interpretation

Tools usage and maintenance

Materials knowledge

Job description

The typical seasonal period is April to October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: March through May, 2027. All qualifications must be met by 11:59 EST when the applicant cut-off is reached (which may be sooner than10/27/2026)

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. 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.

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. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
3. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation repair, etc.
4. Measurement and layout.
5. Ability to interpret instructions, specification, 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. 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.

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.

CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.