Laborer (Trails)/ Laborer (MVO) (Trails) (Seasonal)

National Park Service•Crescent City, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal National Park Service position supports trail maintenance and rehabilitation projects on backcountry and frontcountry trails. The WG-3 Laborer (Trails) performs recurring labor involving grounds, trails, roads, and facilities. The WG-4 Laborer (Trails MVO) maintains backcountry trails and structures, performs recurring labor and basic maintenance, and operates motor vehicles and equipment to transport personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment. The typical season runs from April through October, though the period may vary based on weather, project needs, or funding. Duties include trail brushing; clearing debris and fallen trees from trail corridors; constructing and repairing trail bridges; reconditioning drainage systems; replacing frontcountry trail culverts; grading trails; and preparing asphalt. Other work includes digging and grading ditches and trenches, breaking up pavement, soil, or concrete, mixing and pouring concrete or asphalt, filling and leveling damaged road surfaces, and maintaining and cleaning backcountry toilet facilities. WG-4 duties also include driving light-duty vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds and handling, loading, and unloading supplies and equipment. The work requires moderate to very heavy physical effort, including lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds and, in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds or more with assistance. Work is commonly outdoors in varied weather and may also take place in warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Employees may encounter temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, dirt, and risks of bruises, strains, cuts, and scrapes. Proper safety procedures and equipment are required. The anticipated entry-on-duty date is April 2027. The position may be filled under a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours, depending on the park and program. Employment may end at any time due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements.
Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles; WG-4 vehicle operation requires a valid driver's license.
Must be at least 18 years old, or meet one of the stated qualifying conditions for employment at age 16 or 17.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Must be physically fit and demonstrate the knowledge and ability required for the job-related factors, including working without more than normal supervision, interpreting instructions, using and maintaining tools and equipment, work practices, dexterity, and safety.
Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element and average at least 2 points across all job elements.
A specific length of experience is not required; applicants must document relevant experience and training in their resume.
Must follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment.
May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
WG-4 employees may be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

Responsibilities

Maintain and rehabilitate backcountry and frontcountry trails.
Brush trails and remove debris and fallen trees from trail corridors.
Construct and repair trail bridges and recondition trail drainage systems.
Replace culverts, grade trails, and perform asphalt-preparation tasks on frontcountry trails.
Dig and grade ditches and trenches using picks and shovels.
Break up pavement, soil, or concrete; mix and pour concrete and asphalt; and fill and level damaged road surfaces.
Maintain and clean backcountry toilet facilities.
For WG-4 duties, operate light-duty motor vehicles up to 10,000 pounds to transport personnel, supplies, materials, equipment, and tools throughout the park.
Use hand tools and powered equipment for trail, grounds, and maintenance work.
Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, and dollies, and move heavy items with wheelbarrows and hand trucks.