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.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Have the ability to do the work of a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Work experience that includes the following tasks: have used a wide variety of light hand and power tools (mowers, shovels, rakes, lawn edging equipment, blowers) Operate heavy power equipment such as chainsaws, lawnmowers, string trimmers, weed whackers, brush cutters, chippers, etc. to clear brush and maintain grounds and roads. Experience driving and towing equipment over federal, state, and county roads in all weather conditions. Maintain road barriers, dug ditches, shovel dirt and asphalt, loaded/unloads heavy supplies, organize and clean work area, keep vehicles, trailers, and equipment clean and operable; perform general landscaping. 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. 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.
The Pacific West Region is hiring TEMPORARY Summer seasonal positions for Summer 2026 (up to 1,039 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