Tree Worker; Seasonal

Duties

The major duties of the Tree Worker position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform regular tree maintenance activities such as tree and shrub pruning, tree removal, planting, transplanting, spraying, and cultivating.
• Climb trees on a regular basis, which can include trees up to 120 feet in height or higher.
• Use complex climbing techniques, rope knots, and specialized climbing hardware.
• Use complex rigging techniques on a regular basis and when the use of a crane is necessary.

• 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.
• Submissión de prueba de drogas y resultado negativo previo a la contratación; la posición también está sujeta a pruebas aleatorias de drogas ilegales.
• Operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of official duties; a valid driver’s license is required, and a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement must be maintained.
• Wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards; a uniform allowance will be provided.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old or at least 16 years old with the appropriate high‑school or equivalent credentials, or be enrolled in a secondary school with appropriate student‑employment arrangements.
• Considered emergency/essential personnel.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, and overtime hours.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job‑related factors:

Condition of Employment (Requirement):

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above are not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described.

Volunteer

Experience:

Experience includes paid and unpaid work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations. Volunteer work is credited toward required experience.

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non‑competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than… (summary of terms regarding 1560‑hour limit).

Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Physical Demands: Frequently carries and/or moves objects up to 100 pounds with assistance, climbs and works from rope rigging, ladders, and lift mechanisms, walking, bending, standing for extended periods, working in cramped or awkward positions.

Required to work inside and outside in all weather, subject to heat, humidity, cold, and contact with chemicals, dirt, and spray residue. Must wear protective equipment and comply with safety regulations (OSHA). Telework is not suitable.

Candidates will be evaluated based on how well they meet the qualifications above. Resumes will be compared against responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. Incomplete or unsupported documentation may result in an “ineligible” rating.

Resumes must not exceed two single‑sided pages; additional pages will not be accepted.

Do not submit photographs with your application package or upload Adobe portfolio documents.