Motor Vehicle Operator (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service is seeking qualified applicants for a position that requires performing duties with minimal supervision while ensuring safe operation of motor vehicles in diverse field conditions. The role emphasizes attention to work practices and the ability to follow instructions for mobile equipment.

Applicants should document relevant experience and training in their resume, including volunteer work and CTAP/ICTAP considerations where applicable, to demonstrate fitness for the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to drive and operate motor vehicles safely.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specs for mobile equipment.
• Maintain neat, clean, organized work areas.
• Volunteer or CTAP/ICTAP considerations may apply.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position

Ability To Drive Safely

Interpret Instructions/Specifications

Operation of Motor Vehicles

Work Practices

Job description

The typical season is April through October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2027. 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 Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
4. Operation of Motor Vehicles
5. 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.

ICTAP/CTAP 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.