Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Trails)

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal period for these positions is May through Nov but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026.

NOTE: 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 dates noted above.

See 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 do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

(SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical Practices. Use of measuring instruments. Ability to safely use and maintain tools and equipment.

Knowledge of materials. Ability to interpret instructions and specifications including blueprints.

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. Major Duties:

Maintenance and construction of graded and paved trails, trail drainage, trail bridges, and guard rails.

Engage in the installation, repair and replacement of water diversion bars, cribbing and retainer walls. Removes windfalls, rockslides, surface outcroppings, and debris from trails.

Builds up tread surfaces in eroded areas. Installs steppingstones at creek crossings where bridges cannot be constructed.

Safely and effectively uses hand power tools required for the job and has the ability maintain these tools properly.