Preservationist

US National Park Service; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in Florida seeks an advanced journey-level preservation tradesworker to repair, restore, reconstruct, and preserve historic buildings and structures, performing masonry, wood crafting, carpentry, roofing, and painting using established methods.

This role requires independent work, a valid driver's license, and the ability to interpret specifications and use measuring tools. The position supports historic preservation across national treasures and park facilities.

Qualifications

• Current, valid state-issued driver's license (selective placement factor).
• Experience demonstrating preservation trade skills.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform skilled preservation trade work to repair, restore, reconstruct, and preserve historic buildings and structures.
• Carry out masonry, wood crafting, carpentry, roofing, and painting using established preservation methods.
• Work with minimal supervision to meet project specifications and quality standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Measuring equipment use

Tool use & maintenance

Material knowledge

Independent work

Job description

Help preserve America's historic treasures.

This advanced journey-level position independently performs skilled preservation trade work to repair, restore, reconstruct, and preserve historic buildings and structures. Work includes masonry, wood crafting, carpentry, roofing, and painting using established historic preservation methods, standards, and techniques.

To find out more about the National Park Service visit: https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/index.htm

Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, valid state-issued driver's license. This requirement is a selective placement factor and will be used as a screen-out. Applicants must possess this requirement by the closing date of the announcement. The selectee will be required to provide proof prior to appointment. Applicants who do not possess this requirement will be found ineligible for further consideration.

OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the screen-out element(s) identified below, and your resume must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job elements:

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision [screen out element]
2. Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc
3. Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
4. Use of measuring instruments
5. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc (includes blueprinting reading)
6. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
7. Knowledge of materials

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.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement, 09/09/2026.