Tree Worker; Seasonal Washington DC

Tree Worker (Seasonal)

Job at National Park Service. Washington DC.

The purpose of this position is to properly care for and maintain trees within the boundaries of Rock Creek Park. The typical seasonal entry‑on‑duty period for Rock Creek Park is May-September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty:
Beginning of May. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/24/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

• Performs regular tree maintenance activities such as tree and shrub pruning, tree removal, planting, transplanting, spraying, and cultivating.
• Climbs trees to perform work on a regular basis, which can include trees up to 120 feet in height or higher.
• Uses complex climbing techniques, rope knots, and specialized climbing hardware safely and in accordance with industry standards.
• Uses complex rigging techniques on a regular basis and when the use of a crane is necessary.
• Inspects, diagnoses, and identifies hazardous trees for annual tree condition assessment and determines corrective actions.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.

• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
• You must possess and maintain a current Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• Government Charge Card:
  You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education;
  
  or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

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