Seasonal Rigger Worker

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal period is April to June 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 Rigger Worker WG-5210-8 without more than normal supervision.

(SCREEN OUT) Work history demonstrates experience performing a full range of the most difficult and complex rigger worker duties.

Rigger tasks on a historic vessel, include climbing aloft using traditional ratline and ratbars and stepping out on the footropes to work on the yardarm of yards located up to 150 feet above the water to perform work.

Work includes painting, tarring, rigging. Removing shackles and hooks, tying knots and securing gear. Removing shackles and hooks, tying knots and securing gear.

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.

Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations.

It is available for review on OPM's web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm 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 Statement: 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:

The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 6 months (1,039 hours) work in a service year.

Dates of employment will vary depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation.

Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.

Duty Station: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, San Francisco, CA The incumbent will work on an operating traditionally rigged, schooners and square-rigged sailing vessel.

Duties include: Going aloft. Rigging and handling sails. Striking gaffs, booms, yards and topmasts to deck and sending them back aloft. Working the capstan.

Striking and rigging blocks and running rigging. Tensioning standing rigging.

Repairing and making new both running and standing rigging, using the traditional skills of worming, parceling, serving, splicing, seizing, and tarring.

Cyclic rig maintenance is a large portion of the summer seasonal workload, tarring all the historic ships' rigs (once at the start of the season and again at the end) and slushing and/or painting masts, topmasts, trestles, trees and tops and spars.

Physical Demands: Frequently exerts heavy physical effort by lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects up to 100 pounds, and more with assistance, sometimes using their entire body weight to load tag lines or move suspended loads into position.

Incumbent works with and around power equipment, in close, narrow, confines and from decks, masts, yards, booms, scaffolds, ladders and boatswain chairs and must independently climb up to 150 feet aloft where slippery and unstable footing and awkward and uncomfortable positions are often necessary.

Working Conditions: Incumbent works inside and outside in all types of weather, usually in and around historic ships and on museum docks in full view and alongside of the general public.

Incumbent must use care in working with specific tools and equipment to prevent serious accidents.

Incumbent may be required to work various days and hours, shift work, and be required to operate a motor vehicle as part of these duties.

Must wear prescribed maintenance uniform and safety equipment according to established standards.