Materials Handler (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service seeks candidates for a seasonal federal position with emphasis on quality experience over time. Applicants must meet screening-out factors and demonstrate the listed job-related abilities, including interpretation of instructions and blueprints, dexterity, safety, materials knowledge, and precise technical practices.

Start anticipated April 2027. Volunteer and CTAP/ICTAP context are noted; qualified applicants will be well qualified per agency standards and must provide

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the work with no more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT).
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints.
• Dexterity and safety awareness in field and shop tasks.
• Knowledge of materials used in the job.
• Technical practices: theoretical precision and artistry.
• Work practices: neat, clean, and organized work

Skills

Screen out ability

Interpret instructions/blueprints

Dexterity and safety

Materials knowledge

Technical practices

Work practices

Job description

The typical seasonal period is April through November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2027. 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. You must meet the 2-point level on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed.

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. Dexterity and Safety
4. Knowledge of materials
5. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
6. Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

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.

CTAP/ICTAP Statement

Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.