Maintenance Worker (Trails)

US National Park Service; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service is seeking a Maintenance Worker (Trails) to perform trail maintenance, repair and related tasks within a national park setting. The position is a term appointment with an initial period of 13 months and potential extension up to four years under regulations governing term appointments.

First-time federal hires typically start at the step 1 rate. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities for safe and effective trail work and to

Qualifications

• All qualifications must be met by the closing date—10/16/2026.
• Describe experience and training demonstrating ability to perform the duties described for this job.
• Resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire.
• Volunteer experience counts; paid and unpaid volunteer work can qualify.
• Address knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Tool operation

Materials knowledge

Tech practices

Measuring tools

Supervision tolerance

Physical endurance

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker (Trails)

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/16/2026-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. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
5. Knowledge of Materials
6. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
7. Use of Measuring Instruments

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.