Preservationist

U.S. National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

U.S. National Park Service, Yosemite National Park, Facilities Management Division, seeks a Preservationist to support historic preservation and facilities stewardship. This Career-Seasonal appointment offers the same benefits as permanent positions and runs for roughly 25 pay periods, with non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

First time federal hires typically start at the step 1 rate. Applicants must meet all listed qualifications, including screen-out factors and experience with

Qualifications

• Meets at least 2 points on the screen-out elements and averages at least 2 points on all job elements to be qualified.
• Experience with equipment assembly, installation, repair, and related tasks.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials used in preservation and facilities work.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprints reading.
• Familiarity with measuring instructions and tolerances.
• Technical practices described as theoretical, precise, or artistic in nature.

Skills

Screen-out knowledge

Equipment assembly

Tools & equipment use

Materials knowledge

Blueprints interpretation

Measuring instructions

Technical practices

Job description

You will serve as a Preservationist,with Yosemite National Park, Facilities Management Division.

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately 25 pay periods, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

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

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/19/2026-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. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Knowledge of Materials
5. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
6. Use of Measuring Instructions
7. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

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.