Seasonal Carpenter Helper - Hands-On Building & Craft

US National Park Service; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The US National Park Service seeks a Carpenter Helper (Seasonal) in Kotzebue, AK. This position is seasonal and is not part of competitive status; it’s an excepted service appointment and limited to 1039 hours.

Anticipated start in March 2027 with typical season March–September, subject to weather and funding constraints. Qualified applicants will have local knowledge of park resources and the surrounding area and possess competencies in supervision, equipment use, materials and technical

Qualifications

• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Knowledge of common tools and equipment used in the job duties.
• Knowledge of materials, systems and technical practices for joinery, roofing, and preservation of historic fabric.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and calculate square footage, linear feet, board feet, etc.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications and blueprints.
• Ability to research and present safety information from SDS, manuals, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.

Skills

Independent work

Hand tools & equipment

Materials & methods knowledge

Measurement & calculations

Blueprint reading

Safety information

Communication skills

Job description

The US National Park Service seeks a Carpenter Helper (Seasonal) in Kotzebue, AK. This position is seasonal and is not part of competitive status; it’s an excepted service appointment and limited to 1039 hours.

Anticipated start in March 2027 with typical season March–September, subject to weather and funding constraints. Qualified applicants will have local knowledge of park resources and the surrounding area and possess competencies in supervision, equipment use, materials and technical