Maintenance Worker (Trails) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Eminence, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker (Trails) performs trail and park-structure maintenance, repair, and construction for Seasonal Staffing Office–Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Typical seasonal entry on duty is March through September, though timing may vary based on weather, project needs, and funding. Anticipated entry on duty is March through July 2027. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement, with initial consideration for applications received by January 1, 2027, and periodic referrals as qualified applicants are identified. The announcement closes March 1, 2027.

The position is a temporary seasonal appointment, generally not to exceed 1,039 hours and expected to end when the season’s work is complete. Depending on the park and program, an appointment may instead be not to exceed 1,560 hours. Employment may end earlier due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. Work involves strenuous outdoor trail projects in varied terrain and adverse weather, including backcountry settings and extended periods with small groups of people.

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 the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• Must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must comply with National Park Service uniform standards if required to wear a uniform.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles; a valid driver's license is required when operating a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties.
• Must meet the stated minimum age and education or enrollment conditions: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meeting one of the specified high-school graduation, vocational training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Some positions require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Air Brake Endorsement.
• Pre-employment and random drug testing may be required; a verified positive drug test prevents appointment.
• Must demonstrate sufficient ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, the screen-out factor, and achieve at least 2 points on that factor and an average of at least 2 points across the job elements.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair; technical practices; measuring instruments; interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; motor vehicle operation; and use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Application and resume must describe and document relevant experience and training; resume information must support assessment-questionnaire responses.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical work, including frequent lifting and carrying of objects over 100 pounds, moving rocks and logs, using rock bars, hammers, and shovels, and hiking up to 20 miles a day while carrying a backpack and tools.
• Must be able to live and work effectively outdoors in backcountry areas for extended periods, across varied terrain and adverse weather, and in close contact with small groups of people.
• Must be able to work around hazards including rockslides, stock, explosives, falling and bucking trees, and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and construct walls, bridge abutments, causeways, trail tread, and similar structures.
• Perform carpentry using heavy logs, rough-sawn timbers, and lumber.
• Construct buildings, walkways, hitch rails, and other park structures.
• Use power and hand tools, including chainsaws.
• Depending on assignment, operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle and/or a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties.
• Depending on assignment, work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shift work.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance provided if a uniform is required.
• Federal employees have access to a range of benefits for themselves and their families; eligibility depends on position type and the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed