Department: Department of the Interior
Location(s): Crescent City, California, Independence, California, Keene, California, Kings Canyon National Park, California, Mammoth Lakes, California, Marin County, California, Mineral, California, San Francisco, California, Sequoia National Park, California, Thousand Oaks, California, Ventura, California, Whiskeytown, California, Yosemite National Park, California, Kalaupapa, Hawaii, Kula, Hawaii, Spalding, Idaho, Wisdom, Montana, Baker, Nevada, Cave Junction, Oregon, Kimberly, Oregon, Saint George, Utah, Amanda Park, Washington, Ashford, Washington, Clallam Bay, Washington, Clearwater, Washington, Coulee Dam, Washington, Coupeville, Washington, Davenport, Washington, Forks, Washington, Friday Harbor, Washington, Hoodsport, Washington, Kettle Falls, Washington, Longmire, Washington, Marblemount, Washington, Packwood, Washington, Port Angeles, Washington, Stehekin, Washington, Vancouver, Washington, Walla Walla, Washington, Wilbur, Washington
Salary Range: $20.97 - $33.34 Per Hour
Job Summary: This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The last cut-off date is 11:59 pm (est), March 4, 2026. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - July Please see the "Next Steps" section for additional cut off dates.
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Qualifications: Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. You must meet the 2-point level on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements listed. 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 (theoretical, precise, artistic). Use of Measuring Equipment. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading). Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Knowledge of Materials. 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. ICTAP/CTAP 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. Government housing MAY be available at the following locations. Lake Roosevelt NRA: Cory Wagner, cory_wagner@npsgov San Juan Island NHP: Richard Mischke, richard_mischke@nps.gov Golden Gate NRA: Marin County CA Creighton Geigle, creighton_geigle@nps.gov Mount Rainier NP: Jim Ziolkowski, jim_ziolkowski@nps.gov Lassen Volcanic NP: Joe Pettegrew, joe_pettegrew@nps.gov Yosemite NP: Yosemite, CA Danial Buskeness, daniel_buskeness@nps.gov North Cascades NP: Marblemount, WA Alan Schoblom, alan_schoblom@nps.gov Whiskeytown NRA: David Oechsli, david_oechsli@nps.gov Haleakalā NP: James Bouknight, james_bouknight@nps.gov Fort Vancouver NHS: Alex Patterson, alex_patterson@nps.gov Whitman Mission NHS: James Stevenson, jimmer_stevenson@nps.gov John Day Fossil Beds NM: Aaron Bougie, aaron_bougie@nps.gov Government housing IS available at the following locations. Golden Gate NRA: San Francisco, CA Tom Bueno, tom_bueno@nps.gov North Cascades NP: (Stehekin duty location) Aaron Robinson, aaron_robinson@nps.gov Channel Islands NP: Steven Geair, steven_geair@nps.gov Big Hole NB: James Stevenson, jimmer_stevenson@nps.gov Government housing is NOT available at the following Parks: Lewis and Clark NHP: Kevan Keegan kevan_keegan@nps.gov Ebey's Landing NHR: Richard Mischke, richard_mischke@nps.gov Redwood NP: Eric Gill Port eric_gillport@nps.gov Ceaser E. Chavez NM: Erika Williams Erika_Williams@nps.gov Grand Canyon-Parashant NM: Paul Krumland paul_krumland@nps.gov Manzanar NRA: Jon Harris, jon_harrris@nps.gov Nez Perce NHP: James Stevenson, jimmer_stevenson@nps.gov
How to Apply: To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/05/2026.You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES. Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application" To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12838682 Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS. Select documents you want included in this application. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed. Select if you want to include your demographic information. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
Application Deadline: 2026-02-05