Seasonal Laborer

Full Job Description

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.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to perform the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.

(other than blueprint reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment Dexterity and safety Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) 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 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. Major Duties:

The parks and duty stations hiring for these positions are below, as is each park's anticipated seasonal period.

The typical seasonal period may vary during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Denali National Park and Preserve: Denali Park, AK (May - September) Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park: Skagway, AK (April - October) Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve: Bettles, Eagle and Circle Hot Springs, AK (May - October).

Applicants that apply to and are selected for Circle Hot Springs will be duty stationed at Coal Creek Camp, AK. Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries.

Positions may not be filled at every duty station.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform moderately heavy physical labor requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment involving any or all the following duties: Maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails by operating heavy power equipment, such as power and lawn mowers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand tools (shovels, rakes, lawn edging equipment, etc.).

Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, and dollies. Move heavy items using wheelbarrows and hand trucks.

Maintain buildings and grounds, including moving furniture; removing and setting signs; painting picnic tables and signs; raking and watering lawns; trimming trees and shrubbery; picking up litter; cleaning fire pits, etc.

Dig ditches and trenches with picks and shovels where soil is hard and compact and must be graded or sloped.

Break up pavement, soil, or concrete; mix and pour concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fill and level holes in damaged roads.

Cut heavy trees with an axe or chain saw, stack heavy logs, lumber, and sacks of cement. Clean and maintain equipment. Perform janitorial duties for buildings.

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 to 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.

Government housing is available at Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.

It may be available at Denali National Park and Preserve and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Please visit find a park for additional park information.

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected.

The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.