Tree Worker Helper (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Three Rivers, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tree Worker Helper assists journey-level tree trimming and removal workers by performing simpler, routine duties. Work may include tree cutting, limbing, bucking, wedging, flushing, trimming, pruning, removal, and landscape maintenance or repair. The typical season runs from April through November, but may vary based on weather, project needs, or funding. Entry on duty is anticipated between April and May 2027. This is a temporary seasonal appointment, generally not to exceed 1,039 hours, though some positions may be appointed for up to 1,560 hours depending on the park and program. The appointment is expected to end when seasonal work is complete and may be terminated earlier due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Work is performed outdoors across varied vegetation, elevations, and terrain, including flat, steep, rocky areas and places covered with downed logs, limbs, and vegetation. Work may occur in bad weather and extreme temperatures, with ongoing exposure to dirt, sawdust, petroleum products, and falling limbs or trees. The role involves strenuous physical effort, frequent lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 75 pounds, and prolonged standing, long-distance walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and working in awkward positions. Safety practices and equipment are required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• 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 listed education, vocational-training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Must meet the screen-out requirement for ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, with sufficient knowledge and ability in tree work and related tasks.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to be considered qualified.
• Must describe relevant experience and training in the resume; the resume must support assessment-questionnaire responses.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Must complete the E-Verify employment verification check and participate in Direct Deposit.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical work, including frequent lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 75 pounds and working across difficult terrain.
• Must follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment when working with tree-removal equipment and environmental hazards.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.

Responsibilities

• Assist journey-level tree workers with simpler and routine tree-trimming and removal duties.
• Assist with planting, pruning, shearing, and general maintenance or repair of landscapes associated with project work.
• Operate tree-removal equipment, including chain saws, brush chippers, pruning saws, and stump cutters/gobblers.
• Maintain cutting tools and equipment in clean, safe, and usable condition; operate, maintain, and repair tree-cutting equipment.
• Complete projects under direct supervision and follow verbal or written instructions when operating chainsaws, moving logs, and piling material for burning or removal.
• Assist with felling, limbing, trimming, pruning, and removal of trees and vegetation.
• Use and maintain tools and perform skills common to the forestry trade, including serving as a lookout and flagger to protect life and property.
• Load and unload supplies, materials, equipment, and logs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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