Seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

Summary

This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

The last cut-off date is 11 : 59 pm (est) February 5 2026 .

Please see the NEXT STEPS section for additional cut off dates.

Duties

The Pacific West Region is hiring TEMPORARY Summer seasonal positions for Summer 2026 (up to 1039 hours per service year). Appointment dates are April through October but vary based on funding weather projects and visitor needs. Within regulatory limitations the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.

Duty Locations / Parks :

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park - Hawaii

Manzanar National Historic Site - Independence California

Major Duties :

• Operates and maintains hand and power tools (e.g. mowers shovels rakes lawn edging equipment blowers etc.) to maintain buildings grounds and roads.
• Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks trailers dollies lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Dig ditches clean gutters shovel snow.
• Maintain lawns and grounds.
• Performs duties such as custodial maintenance and groundwork as needed.
• Transport people or materials in a motor vehicle to and from destinations within the park.

Physical Demands : The work performed requires the exertion of moderate to very heavy physical effort. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds and in some cases carrying 80 - 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.

Working Conditions : Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted heated and ventilated areas such as warehouses loading docks or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes drafts noise dust and dirt and the possibility of bruises muscle strains cuts and scrapes. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves ear protectors safety glasses and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors :

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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. 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.

ICTAP / CTAP Statement : Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following : OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

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 Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

For more information about these positions please contact :

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park - Hawaii :

Edward Jones

Manzanar National Historic Site - Independence California :

Jeff Burton

(760)878219

Government housing is NOT being offered at both locations.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected the display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility : Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402b7) based on series and grade anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).

If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period you are still welcome to apply. However please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.

The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours unless granted an exception by OPM.

A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent temporary or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.

Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels project needs employee performance or other considerations.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 23 - 30