Laborer Leader (Motor Vehicle Operator) (Seasonal)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Highlands (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated labor leader for its Maintenance Operations. This exciting seasonal role involves supervising a crew, ensuring the efficient use of heavy power equipment, and maintaining operational standards. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of a national recreation area, fostering teamwork and leadership skills in a dynamic outdoor environment. If you are passionate about leading teams and have a knack for manual labor tasks, this role is perfect for you. Join a mission-driven organization and make a positive impact on the community while enjoying the beauty of nature.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a crew in manual labor tasks with heavy equipment.
• Ability to communicate work assignments and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a crew performing maintenance tasks.
• Distribute workload and report progress to supervisors.

Skills

Supervision

Work Practices

Interpretation of Instructions

Tool and Equipment Maintenance

Dexterity and Safety

Tools

Heavy Power Equipment

Job description

The employee serves as a labor leader assigned to Maintenance Operations of the Gateway National Recreation Area.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Gateway National Recreation Area is May to November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2025.

Duties:

This Open-Continuous announcement for temporary seasonal positions has been re-announced due to an exemption to the 2025 Civilian Hiring Freeze.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions are filled or announcement reaches the closing date. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), March 21, 2025.

Requirements:

Qualifications:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 06/16/2025 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

The highest level of experience will be based from:
I am able to perform and have held jobs in which I performed regular and recurring work leading a crew of workers performing manual labor tasks including using heavy power equipment, e.g. industrial mowers, snow blowers, and tillers. I distributed and balanced workload among crew members, communicated work assignments, demonstrated proper work methods, and monitored work progress. I reported work progress to my supervisor and made recommendations concerning work operations and problems.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to Supervise or Lead (SCREEN OUT)
2. Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
4. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
5. Dexterity and Safety

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.