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National Park Service

Utility Systems Repairer-Operator (Seasonal)

Department of the Interior · Hot Springs, Arkansas

Salary
$25.92 - $30.24 per hour
Pay grade
WG-8
Schedule
Multiple schedules
Appointment
Temporary
Opened
Oct 27, 2026
Closes
Nov 9, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Not Required
Promotion potential
None
Announcement
CAHQ-27-13101725-DE-BKM

Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Open to the public

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Summary

Open to the first 50 applicants or until 11/09/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October 2026-March 2027, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Announcement extended to 11/09/2026

Duties

  • Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Facilitate water testing, troubleshoot and functionally test water system equipment to isolate defective components and perform repairs, adjusting and replacing parts as required. Install, repair and calibrate analyzers for turbidity, chlorine and pH as well as the trend recorders associated with these analyzers. Install, maintain and repair plumbing systems and fixtures ensuring safety and compliance with applicable regulations. Install, maintain and repair electrical systems in various setting, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/09/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. 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) Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Knowledge of materials Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Use of measuring instruments If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, 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. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. 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

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

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