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Posted: December 15, 2025 (31 days ago)

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Laborer (Seasonal)

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Stale

Salary

$19.23 - $22.43

per hour

Closes

April 15, 2026More NPS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal laborer job at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts involves physically demanding tasks like loading, unloading, moving, and stacking heavy items using hand tools and equipment, mainly from April to December.

It's ideal for someone who is strong, reliable, and comfortable working outdoors in a park setting with minimal supervision.

No advanced skills are needed, just basic manual labor experience and a focus on safety.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform laborer tasks without more than normal supervision (Screen Out factor)
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week (paid or volunteer)
  • Strong work practices, including keeping work areas neat, clean, and organized
  • Ability to interpret and follow instructions and specifications (non-blueprint)
  • Proficiency in using and maintaining common hand tools and equipment
  • High level of physical dexterity and adherence to safety practices
  • Availability for seasonal work from April to December, with possible variations due to weather or needs

Full Job Description

This position is located in Wolf Trap for the Performing arts Park. The incumbent will loads, unloads, moves, and stacks material such as heavy boxes and heavy items by hand, hand trucks, or dollies.

Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears. Places items where directed.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April-December but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: You must have the ability to do the work of a Laborer, WG 3502-02, without more than normal supervision.

(Screen Out) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order). Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints).

Ability to Use and Maintain tools and Equipment. Dexterity and Safety. 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.

You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week.

Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week.

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.

Major Duties:

The major duties of the LABORER WG-3502-02 position include, but are not limited to, the following: Incumbent performs tasks that require very heavy physical effort and the use of common hand tools.

Perform manual tasks such as moving, loading, stacking, arranging, collecting and cleaning. Utilize safety practices and procedures while following established safety rules.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/15/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/15/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NC-1616-WOTR-26-12832506-DE