The Pacific West Region is recruiting for summer seasonal Seasonal- Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-7 positions intended to assist permanent staff with Motor Vehicle Operating duties. Open to the first 125 applicants or until 08/15/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
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) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator Must currently possess a valid Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License with Air Brakes and at Pinnacles additionally, a Passenger Endorsements (Screen out). Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM's web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm 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. CTAP/ICTAP 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. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). 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.
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary depending on funding, weather conditions, and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding. Under this announcement, we are accepting applications from: 1. All United States Citizens (U.S. Citizens) 2. CTAP/ICTAP Eligibles. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is Nov-Dec, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 2025. The North Cascades have long been known as the North American Alps, located at the northern end of the Cascade Range bordering British Columbia. Characterized by rugged beauty, this steep mountain range is filled with jagged peaks, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls and glaciers. North Cascades National Park Service Complex contains the heart of this mountainous region in three park units which are all managed as one and include North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. Stehekin is a remote mountain town located at the north end of Lake Chelan. Access is by daily passenger ferry, private aircraft or hiking (summer only, shortest route is 17 miles). Ferries to Stehekin from Chelan range from $50 - $86 round trip. No roads lead into Stehekin, but an interior road allows bicycles and barged-in vehicles. There are a lodge, cabins, convenience store, and restaurant at the landing. A post office, market garden, dude ranch, bakery, and various tourist businesses such as bicycle rental can be found in the town of Stehekin. Shopping, doctors, hospital and other services are not available in Stehekin but are available in Chelan. Larger shopping centers and hospitals are available in Wenatchee, WA, 43 miles from the ferry landing. Groceries and other supplies are ordered by email and shipped on the ferry at the employee's expense. Emergency medical transport is by boat or helicopter and weather dependent. Recreation consists of outdoor and craft/hobby activities. No television, cell service, landline phone are available except by privately purchased satellite services. Satellite internet is available at employee housing but can be unreliable in adverse conditions. The community has approximately 75 year-round residents and a one room K-8 school. Summers are warm and dry, and winters average 120 inches of snow. Driving time to Seattle or Spokane is three hours from the other end of the lake in Chelan. For more information on Stehekin:Stehekin - North Cascades National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)Stehekin - In the Heart of the North Cascades Pinnacles National Park information: Pinnacles National Park: 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. NOCA Major Duties: Operating platform trucks, van trucks, dump trucks, specialty pumping equipment and trash removal trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight or more than 26,000 pound and up to 32,000 pounds. Removes snow from parking areas and roads using loader, grader, and rotary plow. Handles garbage and operates garbage compacting equipment. Transports passengers, supplies, materials or equipment and tools. Tows various trailers and equipment. Performs general maintenance on motor vehicles. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks associated with roads operations such as handling asphalt by shovel and rake and cleaning ditch lines and culverts, shoveling snow, roadside brushing, garbage collection, striping and traffic flagging. May perform semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance, repair, and janitorial work in and on various unit buildings. Typical duties include installing faucet washers and gaskets, replacing faucets, other minor plumbing repairs, touch-up painting, minor carpentry repairs, and janitorial work in public and administrative buildings. Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment. Does manual labor tasks, such as digging, pulling, cleaning drainage ditches, lifting and emptying trash containers, cleaning rest rooms, picking up litter, cleaning picnic grills, etc. PINN Major Duties: Incumbents will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator operating passenger bus for the park: Operates a 24-35 passenger bus on scheduled or special runs from one location to another. Performs custodial and minor maintenance tasks and repairs. Performs routine and preventative maintenance on passenger buses. Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Provides visitors information to the public.