FUL-Maintenance Mechanic Trails

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Alaska Region, for Denali National Park and Preserve at Denali Park, Alaska.

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately mid-January to mid-November, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

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1 vacancy in the following location:
Denali National Park and Preserve
Denali Park, AK
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Telework eligible:
No

Remote job:
No

Relocation expenses reimbursed:
No

Salary: $40.73 – $47.53 per hour

Pay scale & grade: WG 9

Promotion potential:
None

Work schedule:

Full-time

Travel Required:

25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type:
Permanent – Career Seasonal appointments are subject to release and recall procedures.

• 4749 Maintenance Mechanic

Supervisory status:
No

Federal service type:
This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union:
No

Drug test:
No

Security clearance:
Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk:
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required:
No

Announcement number: CAHM--FUL-CBN

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority and is open to U.S. Citizens and Nationals who meet all eligibility requirements, including permanent and exclusive residency within the defined vicinity of the field unit as described in this announcement. Under this authority, veterans’ preference and traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply.

This position provides on-the-ground leadership for trail maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction projects across front country and backcountry environments. The incumbent leads employees, youth corps participants, volunteers, and conservation crews while ensuring safe operations, efficient project completion, and stewardship of park resources. Work involves a combination of field leadership, technical trail construction expertise, equipment operation, and project planning in remote and challenging environments.

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Assign and oversee daily trail crew work activities.
• Maintain and repair trails, drainage features, and trail structures.
• Operate chainsaws, power tools, vehicles, and construction equipment.
• Monitor trail conditions and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Support project planning, documentation, and logistics for trail operations.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Must be able to obtain a valid driver’s license within 14 days from entry-on-duty and maintain license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• This position may require camping in the backcountry or remote areas of the park for up to 5 nights per month, to complete trail projects.
• May be required to work on some weekends and holidays as part of regular tour of duty, and should be available for emergency callout.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You be able to obtain and maintain current CPR, First Aid, and chainsaw certifications. These…