Engineering Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service; El Portal (CA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Shared housing

Descripción de la vacante

The National Park Service is seeking qualified individuals for seasonal engineering support in Yosemite National Park, El Portal, CA. The postings are for GS-04 or GS-05 positions in the Seasonal Staffing Office for the Pacific West Region, focusing on planning, design, and construction of park facilities.

Incumbents will assist with measurements, GIS mapping, cost estimation, and reporting, with GS-05 duties including mentoring and project management as needed.

Formación

• Positions are in Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region within the Division of Facilities Management.
• GS-04 or GS-05 based on qualifications; apply for each grade you wish to be considered for.
• At GS-04 level, incumbent works under closer supervision.
• Duties include planning, design, and construction of park facility repairs and rehabilitation.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, design, and construct park facility repairs and rehabilitation projects.
• Take detailed measurements and enter data into databases.
• Draft and edit technical engineering reports and documents.

Conocimientos

Data entry

GIS mapping

Project management

Technical design

Herramientas

GIS software

Database software

Cost estimating database

Descripción del empleo

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Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

These positions are located in Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region, in the Division of Facilities Management, Design and Engineering Branch. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region is May but can be variable due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May, 2027.

Major Duties

Note: The positions are either a GS-04 or GS-05 based on qualifications. You must apply for each grade(s) you wish to be considered for. At the GS-04 level, incumbent will work in an assistant capacity under closer supervision. Major Duties: Serves as a team member engaged in the planning, design, and construction of park facility repair and rehabilitation projects. Performs detailed measurements of existing infrastructure and enters data into databases. Analyzes and performs condition assessments and identifies deficiencies in existing facilities and systems. Researches and drafts standard design and construction details for the park. Assists with topographic survey and GIS mapping. Assists with the development of a cost estimating database to track and analyze construction cost. Drafts and edits technical engineering reports and effectively documents project work and other accomplishments. In addition to the above, GS-05 duties include: Mentoring and monitoring junior level employees. Project management. 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. El Portal, the Administrative Area where this position is based is located 195 miles from San Francisco, 65 miles from Merced, and 97 miles from Fresno. Shared housing is located in El Portal about 1 mile from the office; laundry is available in the housing area. There is a post office, library, and gas station with a convenience store in El Portal. There is a store and medical clinic in Yosemite Valley, but the closest hospital is 29 miles away in Mariposa; most people do their grocery shopping there or in Merced or Fresno. Elevation is approximately 2,200 feet in El Portal and 4,000. The park is open year-round with the majority of activities occurring during the busy season March through October. For area information visit: https://www.nps.gov/yose/getinvolved/workwithus.htm.