Painter (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service is seeking a seasonal painter to support maintenance and restoration projects at designated park sites. The role requires adherence to safety and quality standards, and work within established project timelines during the spring season.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, interpret project specs, and handle painting tools and materials with care. This temporary position may begin in April and continue through May 2027 depending on

Qualifications

• Ability to perform painter duties with minimal supervision.
• Experience with construction or structure-related tasks.
• Precise and artistic technical practices relevant to painting.

Skills

Screen-out factor: painter work

Construction/structure practices

Technical practice (theoretical, exact

Interpretation of instructions

Tools and equipment handling

Knowledge of materials

Dexterity and safety

Job description

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through June but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April through May 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 a painter without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Practices in construction, structure.
3. Technical practice (theoretical, precise, artistic).
4. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading).
5. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment).
6. Knowledge of materials.
7. 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.

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.