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Posted: January 14, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Fresh

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$19.82 - $23.11

per hour

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January 28, 2026More NPS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job involves hands-on maintenance work at Vicksburg National Military Park, such as clearing trails, grounds upkeep, and basic building care using simple tools and equipment.

It's a temporary role lasting up to about six months, starting in March, ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor physical labor and can work independently in a park setting.

A good fit would be a reliable individual with experience in manual tasks, possibly from volunteering or similar jobs, who prioritizes safety and neatness.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform the job duties independently without more than normal supervision (key screening factor)
  • Strong work practices, including keeping work areas neat, clean, and organized
  • Skill in interpreting and following instructions and specifications
  • Proficiency in using and maintaining hand tools and equipment
  • Good dexterity and adherence to safety protocols
  • Physical ability to handle outdoor labor like loading materials and cutting vegetation
  • Relevant experience, including paid, unpaid, or volunteer work in maintenance or groundskeeping

Full Job Description

These are seasonal, Not to Exceed 1039-hour positions located at Vicksburg National Military Park.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for these parks is March - September, but the season may be extended or reduced due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: March 8, 2026.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position 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.

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.

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). Major Duties:

Performs basic upkeep and maintenance of trails, grounds, and buildings.

Operates hand tools and equipment (such as shovels, pulaskis, picks, digging bars and rakes) to perform trails maintenance and grounds upkeep.

Loads and unloads materials, supplies and signage needed for execution of trails and grounds upkeep duties.

Safely cuts trees and heavy vegetation with axe, chainsaw, or powered brush cutters; stacks heavy logs, lumber, etc.

and performs other duties requiring similar judgement and comparable physical effort. Executes equipment assembly, installation, repair, and operation, per given instructions.

Follows all safety regulations in performance of work practices and duties.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SE-1628-VICK-26-12861974-DE