USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Seasonal Laborer (Trails)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.54/hr - $24.75/hrUSAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Laborer (Trails) for the National Park Service. The primary purpose of this position is to perform heavy physical labor in the maintenance and construction of the park's trail system.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform heavy physical labor such as clearing brush and fallen logs from trail corridors, digging for long periods of time with a shovel and pick, carrying logs and rolling rocks
Construct and maintain trail drainage structures and backcountry bridges
Use and maintain a variety of tools and equipment commonly used in Laborer (Trails) duties
Use standard safety equipment and follow safety procedures
Work may involve living and working out of remote backcountry camps for extended periods of time
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
Depending on location, government housing may be available
Depending on location, occupancy of government quarters may be required
You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work
You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally
You may be required to live in and work out of backcountry camps
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority
You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle
If selected for a position/location that requires search and rescue, emergency response, use of firearms, watercraft operation, or commercial driver's license, you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In such cases, this position would be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
If selected for a position/location required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you
Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program
Ability to perform the work of a Laborer (Trails) position without more than normal supervision. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor such as clearing brush and fallen logs from trail corridors, digging for long periods of time with a shovel and pick, carrying logs and rolling rocks. Construct and maintain trail drainage structures and backcountry bridges. Use and maintain a variety of tools and equipment commonly used in Laborer duties. Use standard safety equipment and follow safety procedures to avoid serious injury
Work Practices
Dexterity and Safety
Ability to Maintain Tools and Equipment
Benefits
Depending on location, government housing may be available.
Depending on location, occupancy of government quarters may be required.
You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
Company
USAJOBS
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