National Park Service
Laborer (Seasonal)
Department of the Interior · Multiple Locations
- Salary
- $23.10 per hour
- Pay grade
- BB-00
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Temporary
- Opened
- Oct 19, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 9, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- No
- Openings
- Many
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Promotion potential
- None
- Announcement
- CAHQ-27-13087467-DE-DLB
Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Open to the public
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Summary
You will serve as a Laborer (Seasonal). The typical season is May-November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated enter on duty is May 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants or until -11/09/2026- whichever comes first.
Duties
- DUTIES: Performs all miscellaneous general labor related to area maintenance. Performs manual labor in the functions of lakeshore cleanup, including trash pickup, cleaning toilets, and trimming vegetation. Assists in pumping toilets. Performs simple repairs to building and structures using simple hand tools. Carries paints, ladders, prepares and hand paints simple surfaces such as buildings, docks, and road signs. Irrigates and trims trees and shrubs, operates sprinkler systems. Cleans, sweeps, and mops comfort stations and other buildings. Collects trash from roads, campgrounds, picnic areas and beaches. Performs all miscellaneous general labor related to area maintenance. Loads and unloads equipment and supplies. Drives light vehicles/pickups.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/09/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Ability to interpret and follow instructions. Work practices (including keeping things neat, clean and in order). Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Dexterity and safety. Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying; much of the duties listed above provide excellent examples of qualifying experience. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. You must meet the 2-point level on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In your resume, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Relevant experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles or vague duties alone. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
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