Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Port Angeles, WA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal position leads field crews performing trail maintenance, repair, and construction projects. The work includes planning and leading wilderness trail crews on trail log-outs, bridge installations, rigging operations, and sustainable trail reroutes. The leader estimates the time and materials needed for projects and selects appropriate methods and techniques to ensure work quality and sustainability.

The job requires living and working in remote wilderness areas, often leading crews in the backcountry for eight-day schedules and spending as much as 100% of work time away from the official duty station. Work may involve hiking up to 20 miles per day while carrying a backpack and tools, and relocating camps and equipment along trail sections 20 to 30 miles long. Employees may use backpack tents or tarps and cook over fires or small gas stoves. Work takes place on narrow, steep wilderness trails in varied weather, sometimes in hazardous locations far from assistance.

The position requires heavy physical effort, including frequent bending, lifting, stooping, and repetitive tool use. Employees may lift and carry objects over 100 pounds, move rocks and logs, use rock bars to move very large rocks, and use hammers, shovels, and other hand tools. Hazards may include extreme temperatures, precipitation, wind, brush, biting insects, and the risk of strains, cuts, scrapes, or more serious injuries. Employees must follow safety precautions and use appropriate protective equipment.

This is a temporary seasonal appointment, generally expected to end when the season’s work is complete. The appointment is not to exceed 1,039 hours, though certain parks and programs may use an approved extension or an appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours. Employment may end earlier because of funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. The anticipated entry-on-duty period is April–May, subject to weather, project needs, and funding.

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 wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the specified education or student-employment conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to do the work without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to lead or supervise; this is the screen-out factor.
• Knowledge of equipment and assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of technical practices and use of measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and average at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, including hiking up to 20 miles daily in steep terrain while carrying a backpack and tools.
• Ability to work in remote backcountry settings and in varied, potentially hazardous weather and terrain.
• Experience and training must be described in detail in the application and supported by the resume.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews performing trail maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
• Plan and lead wilderness crews conducting trail log-outs, bridge installations, rigging operations, and sustainable trail reroutes.
• Estimate the time and materials required to complete projects.
• Select appropriate methods and techniques to ensure the quality and sustainability of trail work.
• Live and work in remote wilderness locations, often for eight-day work schedules and away from the official duty station.
• Follow safety precautions and use appropriate safety equipment.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available, subject to position-specific eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed