Restoration Worker Leader (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The US National Park Service seeks candidates for a position with a typical seasonal period from May to November, subject to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty is May–June 2027.

Candidates must meet OPM qualifications and demonstrate the listed competencies to perform duties at the required level. Detailed qualification requirements emphasize quality of experience, with specific screen-out and competency factors described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
• Ability to lead or supervise (screen-out)
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
• Dexterity and safety
• Knowledge of materials
• Technical practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

Skills

Interpret Instructions

Lead Or Supervise

Tools And Equipment

Dexterity

Materials Knowledge

Technical Practices

Job description

The typical seasonal period is May to November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May-June 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.

You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:

• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-Out)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM's web site at: Federal Wage System Qualifications (opm.gov)

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

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.