Seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

Full Job Description

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

This is an excepted service appointment that does not confer competitive status.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 04/20/2026 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" Kenai Fjords National Park are the communities of Seward and Moose Pass extending north the Milepost 45 of the Seward Highway, as well as to the tribal villages with documented ties.

These tribal villages include the Native Village of Nanwalek and the Native Village of Port Graham on the southwestern tip of the Kenai Peninsula as well as Seldovia Village Tribe.

Also included is the Community of Homer, extending north on the Sterling Highway to mile post 165 and East End Road's end. 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: 1.Ability to perform the work of a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) without more than normal supervision.

2.Knowledge of Maintenance practices. 3.Ability to use common cleaning tools, and common hand and power tools. Major Duties:

The Laborer (MVO) duties include but are not limited to: This position works under the building, utilities, and grounds leader or other higher graded position.

The position performs non-supervisory work, primarily engaged in custodial work and grounds maintenance of park facilities such as public and employee restrooms, offices, visitor centers, picnic areas, campground, and parking areas.

Position must be able to safely and independently operate motor vehicles to independently accomplish this work. Grounds maintenance to include use of weed whackers, lawn mowers and litter pick-up.

Must have the ability to mix and apply cleaning products following manufactures requirements and safety data sheets.

Position may be required to complete other duties as required in and around park facilities.

For more information about the duties of this position, please contact Travis Coles, Maintenance Supervisory, at 907-318-2078 or email travis_coles@nps.gov.