Sign Painter Helper (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Vinton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service seeks a skilled sign maker assistant to support the maintenance mechanic lead and the sign painter in sign maintenance and manufacturing tasks.

The role focuses on developing hands-on skills in sign production, materials handling, and precision work. This seasonal position runs April through November, with entry on duty anticipated March–April 2027, and opens to the first 100 applicants. Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the work with limited supervision (Screen Out).
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (not blueprints).
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials used in sign making.
• Technical practices: theoretical, precise, artistic.
• Dexterity and safety practices in construction and sign work.

Skills

Ability to work with minimal Superv

Interpret Instructions

Tool use and maintenance

Materials knowledge

Technical practices

Dexterity and safety

Job description

This position will assist the maintenance mechanic leader (sign maker) and sign painter and will develop skills and knowledge of sign making duties including both sign maintenance and sign manufacturing.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is April-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - April 2027.

Open to the first 100 applicants

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

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.

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. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Knowledge of materials
5. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
6. Dexterity and Safety 7. Practices in Construction, structure

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.