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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)

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Seasonal Laborer

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Recent

Location

Northern Mariana Islands

Salary

$18.81 - $21.93

per hour

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a temporary seasonal laborer with the National Park Service in the Northern Mariana Islands, involving outdoor manual tasks like grounds maintenance, weed pulling, and brush clearing from April to October.

It's ideal for someone who enjoys physical work in nature, has basic handyman skills, and can handle varying schedules based on weather and funding.

No advanced education is needed, but prior experience in similar manual labor helps.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform laborer duties independently without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor)
  • Experience in janitorial duties for buildings
  • Skills in manual ground maintenance, such as digging ditches and hand pulling weeds
  • Proficiency in trimming and clearing brush, pruning trees/shrubs using tools like axes, hatchets, chainsaws, and hand saws
  • Physical ability to perform outdoor manual labor in variable weather conditions
  • Willingness to work temporary seasonal hours (up to 1039 hours per service year, April-October)
  • Eligibility for federal employment, including background check and truthful application

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 without more than normal supervision.

(SCREEN OUT) Work experience such as performed janitorial duties for buildings. Performed manual ground maintenance work, such as digging ditches Hand pulling weeds, and other manual labor tasks.

Trim and clear brush, prune trees/shrubs, using axes, hatchets, chainsaws, and hand saws, etc.

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: American Memorial Park (U.S.

National Park Service) - Saipan, MP. Anticipated entry on duty is April 2026. View this link for salary information.

Saipan is the largest island in the Northern Mariana Islands with an area of approximately 44 square miles or 115 square kilometers.

Annual temperatures vary minimally with greater temperature variation occurring from daytime to nighttime.

The tropical marine climate of the island allows visitors to enjoy many days of full sun, warm temperatures, and seasonal trade winds.

The rainy season, with the possibility of typhoons, occurs from July through November and the dry season is from December through June.

Sunscreen or UV protective clothing is a must along with a hat and sunglasses. Staying hydrated and seeking shade for occasional periods of rest is also recommended.

Restroom facilities are available within the park.

You may purchase bottled water and food from a variety of shops, convenience stores and restaurants located within short walking distance from the park.

DUTIES: Operate heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand tools (such as shovels, rakes, lawn edging equipment, etc.) to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc.

Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc., and move furniture.

Remove and set up signs, paint picnic tables and signs, rake and water lawns, trim trees and shrubs, pick up litter, etc.

Use and maintain heavy type power mowers, including adjusting blades, cleaning, and oiling. 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.

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

Source: USAJOBS | ID: PW-1547-SR-26-12861103-DE