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. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is November-May but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 16, 2025.
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) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Dexterity and Safety 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. 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. 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.
Major Duties of this position include: The incumbent is able to assess trail conditions and has experience performing routine trail maintenance such as brushing vegetation, clearing drains, repairing failing stone trail features, building new trail features such as steps, walls, staircases out of stone and local materials. The incumbent assists higher-grade employees in the preparation of test mixes and prepares amended and un-amended mortars according to specifications. With minimal direct supervision incumbent works independently or with crew maintaining, repairing, and preserving structures which involves removal of damage, selecting and dressing replacement stones, laying stones, repointing mortar, repair and replacing veneers, replicating original architectural styles. Work is documented photographically, through sketches and narratives, to enable original configurations to be re-established. The incumbent caps, resets, respalls, grouts and reinforces walls, with closer direct supervision, so that the repaired portion closely matches the original, undamaged portions of the structure. Work is documented under the direction of a higher-graded employee. The incumbent possesses knowledge and skill in mixing soils, water and amendments for mortars as prescribed. They load and unload cement, soil, stone, tools and equipment, stacks and handles stone building materials and supplies. The incumbent digs, rakes, and backfills excavations, shovels concrete and fill, mortars and materials. If necessary, may perform other trades-related work such as painting and carpentry, MVO, and other similar work on a limited, as needed basis. Incumbent often lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds, unassisted. The incumbent frequently stands while working and must frequently climb ladders and scaffolds from 6 to 30 feet. Bending, stooping, climbing and working in awkward positions are regularly required. The incumbent will attend and facilitate tail-gate safety meetings, GARS, and on the job safety trainings for youth corps, volunteer crews and park crews. They will demonstrate the ability and willingness to recognize and address any safety issues as they arise during day-to-day operations. The incumbent is exposed to a variety of weather conditions while working outdoors and is subject to danger of falling when working from ladders and scaffolds. They may be exposed to dust and dirt while mixing mortar, removing damaged portions of walls, and while handling various masonry materials. Frequently works around heavy equipment and vehicles. In accordance with OSHA regulations, must use all personal protective equipment as required by OSHA regulations. AREA / HOUSING INFORMATION: Saguaro National Park consists of two districts which are separated by the city of Tucson, Arizona, a metropolitan area of over 900,000. The park has 91,446 acres, of which 78% is designated Wilderness, yet it is directly influenced by the surrounding growth and development of Tucson. The impacts of large numbers of residents immediately adjacent to the boundary of the park, when combined with the workload generated by over 700,000 visitors per year, places major emphasis upon the effective execution of visitor services and resources protection operations as well as their coordination in an interagency/interjurisdictional environment. All urban services are readily available within the area. For more information on the Park, please visit Saguaro, for area information please visit Tucson AZ.