Laborer (Trails) (Seasonal)

U.S. National Park Service; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The U.S. National Park Service is seeking a Laborer to perform very heavy physical labor for maintenance and construction of the park unit's trail system.

The seasonal staffing pattern typically runs March through November, with entry on duty from March to May 2027 and variability due to weather, project needs, or funding. Applicants should be physically fit and prepared to meet qualification factors emphasizing work quality over tenure.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to perform very heavy physical labor.
• Qualifications emphasize quality of experience over length.
• Must meet the job element requirements to be considered qualified.

Aufgaben

• Perform very heavy physical labor in maintenance and construction of park trail system.
• Work under supervision and follow safety protocols and procedures.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment as required to complete tasks.

Kenntnisse

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Jobbeschreibung

The primary purpose of the Laborer is to perform very heavy physical labor in the maintenance and construction of the park unit's trail system.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is March-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - May 2027.

Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/10/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

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.

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. (other than blueprint reading)
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
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. 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.