Lead Traffic Control Aid (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Yosemite National Park, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal position is in the Seasonal Staffing Office-Pacific West Region, Visitor and Resource Division, and is based in Yosemite National Park, California. The role supports park-wide operations of the Division of Resource and Visitor Protection and its law enforcement office. The position provides guidance and leadership to Traffic Control Aids in managing congestion, facilitating visitor traffic around emergency scenes, controlling parking, and providing information to visitors.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April to October, although timing may vary with weather, project needs, or funding. The appointment is temporary and seasonal, not to exceed 1,039 hours, and is expected to end when the season's work is complete. Work is exclusively outdoors during the spring and summer, primarily on foot in roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, and trails, with some work by bicycle or in a government vehicle. Assignments range in elevation from below 4,000 feet to above 10,000 feet. Temperatures may range from 50 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, depending in part on elevation; employees may also encounter dust and flying debris.

The work involves extended periods of standing at a fixed post or walking on paved or uneven dirt surfaces. Employees must maintain balance and know how to use personal protective equipment. The role requires a valid driver's license and operation of a government or private motor vehicle for official duties. Employees must wear a uniform and follow National Park Service uniform standards; a uniform allowance is provided. The position may require on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Employees must be able to lift traffic control devices weighing up to 25 pounds. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are not paid.

Applicants must meet the stated age requirements and federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship, background investigation and favorable adjudication, and Selective Service registration requirements where applicable. Qualification at the GS-05 level may be based on one year of comparable specialized experience, four years of post-high-school education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. Applicants relying on education must provide the specified coursework documentation and transcripts.

Requirements

• For GS-05 qualification, have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 level, or four years of qualifying post-high-school education, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience may include monitoring vehicular and pedestrian traffic; monitoring parking lots and closing them when full; explaining rules and regulations to visitors; providing information and advice about activities and locations; and responding to questions and inquiries.
• For experience credit, document duties, employment dates, and hours worked per week; qualifying experience may include paid or unpaid volunteer work.
• For education-based qualification, submit the required coursework information and transcripts from an accredited institution; official transcripts are required before starting if selected.
• Be a U.S. citizen and pass a background investigation with favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements for males, as applicable.
• Be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the stated education, vocational-training, school-authorized employment, or student-work conditions.
• Have a valid driver's license and submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and driving record, including certified records from all states where licenses have been held.
• Operate a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties.
• Wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• Be able to lift traffic control devices weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• Be available for possible on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Serve as shift lead for up to 10 employees.
• Lead Traffic Control Aids in monitoring vehicular and pedestrian traffic and controlling intersections to promote safety and smooth vehicle flow.
• Observe and monitor parking lots, direct buses and motor homes to appropriate parking stalls, and close lots when full.
• Report information to a supervisor.
• Drive government vehicles on park roads and on state or federal highways, including in outlying park areas.
• Lead staff or personally provide traffic control around emergency scenes as directed by park law enforcement personnel.
• Report public-use or traffic violations, visitor-use problems, and emergencies to a supervisor or law enforcement dispatcher by radio or in person.
• Provide information and advice to visitors and respond to general questions and inquiries.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance is provided.
• Federal employees and their families may have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on the position type. Specific benefits should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED