Seasonal Maintenance Worker; Trails

Summary

Failure to submit any of the required documents or information will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents or information have been submitted.

OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039‑hour season. This exception allows up to 1,560 hours, which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

The park and duty stations hiring for these positions are listed below, along with each park's anticipated seasonal period. The typical seasonal period may vary during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

• Denali National Park & Preserve (Denali Park):
  April – September
• Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve (Bartlett Cove):
  April – October
• Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Skagway):
  April – October
• Wrangell‑St. Elias National Park & Preserve (Glennallen):
  April – September

Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries. Positions may not be filled at every duty station.

As a Maintenance Worker (Trails), you will perform maintenance, repair, and construction of backcountry and front‑country trails. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform masonry work, primarily dry stone, in the construction, stabilization, and maintenance of historic and non‑historic trail structures:
  • Maintain, repair, and construct walls (both single‑ and multi‑tier), bridge abutments, causeways, riprap trail tread, and other similar structures.
  • Quarry, cut, shape, and finish stone for use in walls, walkways, bridges, and other structures.
  • Determine appropriate mix and apply mortar in proper proportions.
  • Use a variety of tools, including single‑ and double‑jack rocks, line levels, sting lines, tape measures, air‑driven or Pionjar rock drills, chisels, cement mixers, trowels, etc.
• Perform carpentry work, primarily using heavy log and rough‑sawn lumber, on trail structures such as log checks, footbridges, multi‑use bridges, corrals, hitch rails, and boardwalks:
  • Use chainsaw to fell, buck, notch, and/or shape native and pressure‑treated logs for multi‑use bridges, water bars, retainer steps, crib walls, and steps.
  • Use chainsaws to clear trails of downed trees and brush.
  • Build accessible trails to meet ADA guidance.
  • Maintain and repair chainsaws, gas‑powered rills, timber tongs, and other tools associated with log work.
  • Measure, cut, and install dimensional lumber using on‑site measurements, verbal/written directions, and blueprints.
• Operate pick‑up trucks, vans, or off‑road vehicles on a variety of road surfaces to transport, load, unload, and distribute equipment and supplies to job sites and Trailheads.

Government housing may be available at all parks and duty stations listed in this announcement.

• 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.
• A valid driver’s license is required. You must submit a Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record, and all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver’s licenses.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four‑wheel drive vehicle.
• Uniform and National Park Service uniform standards compliance may be required; a uniform allowance will be provided.
• Positions at Skagway will require a valid U.S. passport or passport card.
• You may be required to work on‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 16 nights per month.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

Additional conditions:
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid…