Preservation Worker

US National Park Service; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service is hiring for seasonal staffing in the Southeast Region with an anticipated entry on duty from January to March 2027. Positions may be covered by a union and open to the first 100 applicants.

Applicants must be physically fit and meet the knowledge and ability requirements listed for the job elements. The announcement emphasizes that selection will focus on quality experience and that volunteering through national service programs can count toward qualifications.

Qualifications

• Qualification requirements emphasize quality of experience, not just length of time.
• You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out elements and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to be considered qualified.
• Volunteer experience (paid or unpaid, including through National Service programs) can provide valuable training and experience and will be credited.

Skills

Screen out

Blueprint reading

Tools and equipment use

Equipment knowledge

Materials knowledge

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Job description

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

Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union.

Open to the first 100 applicants. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-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. (includes blueprint 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.