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Seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

US National Park Service
VOLUNTEER Remote ยท US NJ, NJ, US Posted: 2026-05-11 Until: 2026-07-10
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Job Description
Summary 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.The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April thru October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.Anticipated Entry on Duty:April 5th, 2026.This job is open to The public U.S.Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.Clarification from the agency U.S.Citizens, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) Duties Operate heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, brush cutters, brush chippers, portable snow blowers, and various types of hand and light power tools (such as shovels, pulaskis, picks, digging bars, rakes, lawn edging equipment, electric drills, etc.), to maintain buildings.Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc.Move furniture, remove and set signs, paint picnic tables and signs, rake and water lawns, trims trees and shrubbery, picks up litter, cleans and repair fire pits.Dig ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mix and pour concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fill and levels holes in damaged roads.Operate and perform minor operator maintenance on light duty motor vehicles such as pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls, sedans, and crew cab pickup trucks, which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of up to 4500 kilograms (10,000 pounds).Perform janitorial duties for buildings and grounds when required.Requirements Conditions of employment U.S.Citizenship required.Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle.You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists.Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.A uniform allowance will be provided.You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 3 nights per month.You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.Government Charge Card:You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and:(a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.Qualifications 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) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.(Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (Including 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 f