Carpentry Worker (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Skagway (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service seeks a Carpentry Worker (Seasonal) in Skagway, Alaska. The position supports maintenance and construction tasks across park facilities and trails, requiring practical carpentry skills and safe tool usage. The typical seasonal period runs April to June, but may shift due to weather, project needs, or funding.

Some travel within the park area may be required. You will be evaluated on the ability to work with minimal supervision, interpret instructions and blueprints, and

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair.
• Measurement and layout skills.
• Ability to interpret instructions and blueprints reading.
• Knowledge of materials used in carpentry.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool use

Measurement

Materials knowledge

Technical practices

Equipment handling

Tools

Equipment assembly

Installation repair

Job description

You will serve as a Carpentry Worker (Seasonal).

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

You may be required to travel occasionally.

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. 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

You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes 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)

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.