Preservation Worker (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Natchez, MS

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About The Position

The Preservation Worker performs preservation trade work to build, maintain, restore, and preserve historic structures and landscapes, including buildings, monuments, memorials, statues, markers, signs, tablets, and artillery pieces. Work may include plastering and finishing, roofing, painting, carpentry, sandblasting, preservation services, and operating motor vehicles. The position also involves laborer and custodial work, transporting people and materials, and purchasing supplies and equipment for historic preservation work.

This is a seasonal position. The typical season for the Seasonal Staffing Office—Southeast Region runs from March through November, although timing can vary based on weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty is March–April 2027. Depending on the park and program, the appointment may be temporary and not-to-exceed 1,560 hours rather than 1,039 hours. Employment may end because of funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

The work takes place indoors and outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather and at elevations from sea level to 10,000 feet. Duties involve physically demanding work and exposure to tool-related hazards, dust, noise, vibration, and potentially hazardous materials or wildlife. Protective equipment and compliance with safety requirements are required. A uniform is required, and a uniform allowance will be provided. Government quarters may be required; housing may be available but is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the applicable minimum age requirement: at least 18, or at least 16 under one of the listed education or student-employment conditions.
• Be physically fit and demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the work.
• Demonstrate ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, interpret instructions and specifications (including blueprints), use and maintain tools and equipment, understand equipment assembly and repair, understand materials and technical practices, and use measuring instruments.
• Provide a resume that documents relevant experience and training and supports responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• Meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and average at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Have a valid driver’s license when required to operate a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties.
• Wear the required uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• Complete required training, including four-wheel-drive vehicle training if required.
• Participate in direct-deposit electronic funds transfer.
• Meet background-investigation and favorable-adjudication requirements.
• Males must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority if required.
• Work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shifts if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preservation trade work to build, maintain, restore, and preserve historic structures and landscapes.
• Plaster surfaces in historic buildings or homes and complete basic finishing work.
• Perform plastering, roofing, painting, carpentry, sandblasting, and other preservation services.
• Remove old roofing and assist with roof repairs and installation; operate an asphalt kettle.
• Apply coatings such as paints, varnishes, and shellacs using brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
• Measure, cut, construct, install, repair, and modify wood, composite, and wood-substitute items.
• Perform laborer and custodial duties, including digging ditches, sweeping, cleaning work areas, and maintaining tools and workshop areas.
• Operate motor vehicles to transport passengers, supplies, materials, equipment, or tools, and to tow equipment.
• Purchase equipment, materials, and supplies for historic preservation work.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance is provided.
• A federal employee benefits package is available, with eligibility depending on appointment type and work schedule; specific benefits should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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