Seasonal Carpentry Worker

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 03/17/2026 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 paragraphs.

Areas considered "near" Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park are the Municipality of Skagway Borough, which includes the communities of Skagway, Dyea, Haines, Klukwan, Gustavus, and Juneau.

-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: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of common equipment and tool associated with the job duty trades. Including assembly, installation, repair, and maintenance.

Knowledge of Materials, Systems and Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) associated with the job duty trades.

Including joinery, finish carpentry, various roofing systems, compatible materials and preservation techniques of historic fabric. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

and effectively communicate them to coworkers.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to supervisors and coworkers for the purpose of understanding work assignments, creating completion reports, and communicating concerns or successes related to the division and the park.

Ability to research, understand, develop, and present safety information as it relates to work practices and tool use from published documents such as Safety Data Sheets, Product/Equipment Manuals and Occupational Health and Safety Association regulations.

Major Duties:

If selected you will work as a Carpentry Worker, WG-4607-07 at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Perform repairs to buildings and quarters. Repair and install doors, windows, trim, stairs, walkways, fences, etc.

Patch, repair and install wood and asphalt shingles as well as metal roofing, felt paper and ice and water shields.

Apply premixed paints or stains to masonry, gypsum board or wood surfaces using brushes or rollers. Paint various types of structures such as interior and exterior metal, wood and masonry surfaces.

Apply standard measurements, specifications, and instructions to construct, install, and/or repair items such as wooden doors, windows, floors, decks, benches, tables, partitions, shelves, forms, siding, and scaffolds, as well as framing structures for doors and windows.

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