Carpenter (Seasonal)

National Park Service•Kotzebue, AK

17d

About The Position

This is a seasonal Carpenter position with an excepted service appointment that does not confer competitive status. It is a temporary appointment initially limited to 1,039 hours, with an approved exception that may extend the limit to 1,560 hours. The typical season runs from March through November, though timing may vary with weather, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty date is March 2027. The Carpenter performs skilled repair and construction work, including assessing structures and removing and replacing deteriorated framing, decking, siding, trim, and other building components. The position may serve as the on-site lead worker on assigned projects, planning work sequences, coordinating daily tasks, and guiding lower-graded workers or laborers. Work may take place in remote or backcountry locations and involves project logistics, safe tool and equipment operation, resource protection, and reporting project progress and needs to a supervisor. The position is based within Western Arctic National Parklands. Work is performed in indoor workshops and outdoor sites, sometimes in extreme weather and challenging terrain. The incumbent must maintain a valid driver's license, wear a uniform, and may travel overnight away from home up to five nights per month. Government housing is unavailable, and the selectee is responsible for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Must be at least 18 years old, or meet one of the specified qualifying conditions for employment at age 16 or 17.
Must have special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural or cultural resources and their management.
Application must show periods of time lived or worked in or near the area of consideration: specified communities near Western Arctic National Parklands or within 50 miles of either park boundary.
Knowledge of standard trade practices.
Ability to make measurements using a tape measure and square.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, including a hammer, saw, brush and roller, screwdriver, wrench, electric drill, and electric saw.
Ability to operate light vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks and skid steers.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
May be required to travel overnight away from home up to five nights per month.
Must meet all qualifications by November 2, 2026, unless otherwise stated.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled carpentry, including removing and replacing deteriorated structural components such as framing members, decking, siding, and trim.
Assess existing structures for deterioration and determine repair or replacement methods consistent with project requirements, standards, and trade practices.
Lead assigned on-site carpentry projects by planning work sequences, coordinating daily tasks, and providing technical guidance to lower-graded workers or laborers.
Perform demolition, layout, framing, repair, and installation using hand and power tools while ensuring proper alignment, fit, and structural integrity.
Plan and perform work in remote or backcountry settings, accounting for access, weather, material staging, and transportation constraints.
Assist with project logistics, including staging, loading, unloading, and transporting materials and tools to worksites by approved means.
Follow safety and health requirements, including Job Hazard Analyses, use of personal protective equipment, and safe operation of tools and equipment.
Protect natural and cultural resources by minimizing site disturbance, managing waste, and following environmental and wilderness protection requirements.
Document work progress and report structural issues, scope changes, and material needs to the supervisor.
Operate light vehicles and equipment in support of maintenance and construction activities.