Seasonal Carpenter

Full Job Description

NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season.

This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

The typical season for this position is April - September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is April 2026.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/31/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required.

Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.

-AND- To be eligible your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration.

The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraph: Areas considered "near" Western Arctic National Parklands are Kotzebue, Kivalina, Noatak, Kobuk, Ambler, Shungnak, Kiana, Noorvik, Deering, Buckland and Bettles.

Additionally, residents not living in the communities described above but within a 50-mile radius of either park boundary. -ALSO- The following are the competencies identified for this position.

Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Knowledge of standard trade practices.

Ability to make measurements using tape measure and square. Ability to use hand tools such as hammer, saw, brush and roller, screwdriver, wrench, electric drill/saw, and other power tools safely.

Ability to operate light vehicles and equipment such as pick-up trucks and skid steer. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Major Duties:

Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Performs skilled carpentry work involving the removal and replacement of rotted or deteriorated structural components, including framing members, decking, siding, trim, and other building elements.

Assesses existing structures to identify deterioration and determines appropriate repair or replacement methods consistent with project requirements, applicable standards, and accepted trade practices.

Serves as the on-site lead worker for assigned carpentry projects by planning work sequences, coordinating daily tasks, and providing technical guidance to lower-graded workers or laborers.

Performs demolition, layout, framing, repair, and installation work using hand and power tools, ensuring proper alignment, fit, and structural integrity.

Plans and executes work in remote or backcountry settings, considering limited access, weather conditions, material staging, and transportation constraints.

Assists with project logistics, including staging materials and tools, loading and unloading supplies, and transporting materials to work sites by vehicle, aircraft, watercraft, or other approved means.

Ensures work is performed in compliance with safety and health requirements, including Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), proper use of personal protective equipment, and safe operation of tools and equipment.

Protects natural and cultural resources by minimizing site disturbance, managing waste appropriately, and following environmental and wilderness protection requirements.

Documents work progress and reports structural issues, scope changes, or material needs to the supervisor. Operates light vehicles and equipment in support of maintenance and construction activities.

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