Preservationist (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service seeks a journey-level Preservationist to perform preservation trade work to build, maintain, restore, and preserve historic structures and landscapes.

This role requires knowledge of major trades and the ability to read blueprints, use measuring instruments, and operate necessary tools on historic sites. Applicants should describe relevant experience in detail and may be considered under CTAP/ICTAP procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in two or more major trades such as carpentry, plastering, painting, roofing, masonry, cement finishing, landscaping/groundskeeping or related preservation trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform preservation trade work to build, maintain, restore, and preserve historic structures and landscapes.
• Read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and specifications; select and use appropriate tools and materials.

Job description

This position serves as a journey-level Preservationist within a specific organization of the National Park Service (NPS). The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of journey-level preservation trade work needed to build, maintain, restore, and/or preserve historic structures and landscapes. Such structures and landscapes include but are not limited to historic buildings, monuments, memorials, statues, markers, signs, tablets, artillery pieces, etc.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/07/2026-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:

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading), Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment, Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc., Knowledge of materials, Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic), and Use of Measuring Instruments

SCREEN OUT:

Minimum Qualifications:

Performed the most difficult and complex tasks, under normal supervision, in at least two of the following major trades: carpentry, plastering, painting, roofing, masonry, cement finishing, landscaping/groundskeeping or other related occupations needed to build, maintain, restore, and/or preserve historic structures and landscapes. Such structures and landscapes include but are not limited to historic buildings, monuments, memorials, statues, markers, signs, tablets, artillery pieces, etc.

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.

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 or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.