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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)

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Seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Recent

Location

Guam

Salary

$20.44 - $23.87

per hour

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job with the National Park Service in Guam involves hands-on outdoor work like clearing brush, maintaining grounds and roads, and operating vehicles and equipment from April to October.

It's perfect for someone who enjoys physical labor in nature, has experience with tools and driving in tough conditions, and wants temporary work in a beautiful park setting.

No advanced education is needed, just practical skills from past jobs or volunteering.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform laborer tasks with minimal supervision (screen-out factor)
  • Experience using light hand and power tools like mowers, shovels, rakes, and blowers
  • Operation of heavy power equipment such as chainsaws, lawnmowers, string trimmers, weed whackers, brush cutters, and chippers
  • Driving and towing equipment on federal, state, and county roads in all weather conditions
  • Maintenance tasks including road barriers, digging ditches, shoveling dirt/asphalt, loading/unloading supplies, and general landscaping
  • Keeping vehicles, trailers, and equipment clean and operable
  • Relevant paid or volunteer experience that demonstrates these skills

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal period is April through October 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: Have the ability to do the work of a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) without more than normal supervision.

(SCREEN OUT) Work experience that includes the following tasks: have used a wide variety of light hand and power tools (mowers, shovels, rakes, lawn edging equipment, blowers) Operated heavy power equipment such as chainsaws, lawnmowers, string trimmers, weed whackers, brush cutters, chippers, etc.

to clear brush and maintain grounds and roads. Experience driving and towing equipment over federal, state, and county roads in all weather conditions.

Maintained road barriers, dug ditches, shoveled dirt and asphalt, loaded/unloads heavy supplies, organized and cleaned work area, kept vehicles, trailers, and equipment clean and operable; performed general landscaping.

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.

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.

CTAP/ICTAP: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.

This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible.

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.

Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Additional information at the top. Major Duties:

The Pacific West Region is recruiting for Temporary seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year.

Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions, and visitation.

Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending upon work availability and funding.

This position is located at: War In The Pacific National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) - Hagatna, GUAM. Anticipated entry on duty is April 2026. View this link for salary information.

War in the Pacific National Historical Park was established to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of those participating in the campaigns of the Pacific Theater of World War II and to conserve and interpret outstanding natural, scenic, and historic values and objects of the island of Guam.

War in the Pacific National Historical Park is located on the tropical island of Guam, approximately 13 degrees north of the equator and about 3,300 miles southwest of Hawaii.

In Guam there is an embracing "hafa adai" attitude that welcomes visitors and makes the island a friendly travel destination and a unique place to live in the United States.

While the park is most noted for its historical resources, the warm climate, sandy beaches, and turquoise waters beckon visitors and residents to discover and rediscover the island's history, environment, and recreational opportunities.

For additional information, please visit: War In The Pacific National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service). Duties: Operates and maintains hand and power tools (e.g.

mowers, shovels, rakes, lawn edging equipment, blowers, etc.) to maintain buildings, grounds, and roads.

Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Dig ditches, clean gutters, shovel snow. Maintain lawns and grounds.

Performs duties such as custodial, maintenance, and groundwork as needed. Transport people or materials in a motor vehicle to and from destinations within the park.

Physical Demands: The work performed requires the exertion of moderate to very heavy physical effort.

The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 - 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.

Working Conditions: Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions.

Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops.

Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes.

Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: PW-1547-SR-26-12861313-DE