Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Trails)
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Job Location:
Munising, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 28
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position performs trail maintenance repairs and construction of park trails. The incumbent works primarily on front country trails throughout the park. This position may assist journeyman level tradesmen to complete park projects. Oversees the construction improvements and day-to-day maintenance of the lakeshores trail system consisting of 80 miles of hiking and 22 miles of ski trail walkways boardwalk puncheon turnpike footbridges and associated inventory and structures.
Perform all aspects of trail work including resurfacing maintenance repair and construction of a variety of walls trail bridges abutments causeways and other structures. Removal of hazard trees using specialized equipment. Rigging tasks in construction projects using cables ropes slings and chains to include using heavy equipment to remove large rocks etc. Maintain and build back country pit toilets. Work on associated trail-side structures and facilities. Work with small engine maintenance and repair. Dirt and sand removal using a variety of mechanized medium and heavy equipment. Actively participates in the Park Safety Program and the Back Country Program Meetings to include holding daily meetings safety walk-arounds and the instruction and use of personal protective equipment to be worn at all times.
Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement in which applications are collected over several months and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Monday January 12 2026** Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need
For more information on park please visit: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (U.S. National Park Service)
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
- Direct Deposit Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Drivers License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record. You must also 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 disclose all valid drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
- Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Minimum Age Requirement: 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.
- Government Housing: Government Housing May be available.
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 Specification etc. (includes blueprints reading)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
- Knowledge of materials
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
- Use of Measuring Instruments
SCREEN OUT:
Minimum Qualifications: Experience performing the following under general supervision tasks including construction rehabilitation and repair work. Must have performed a wide range of trails duties including repair of grounds and roads maintenance constructing and maintaining trail tread and drainages constructing or repairing trail bridges stairs steps guard rails and retaining walls. Materials worked with includes finished lumber logs and variety of types of rock and stone for walls and trail tread. Encumbent must have experirnece using chainsaws jackhammers and a wide variety of carpentry and masonry hand tools.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
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.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402b7) based on series and grade anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period you are still welcome to apply. However please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels project needs employee performance or other considerations.
Physical Demands: Strenuous activity on a daily basis involving walking four to twelve miles at a rate of three miles per hour to and from work sites while carrying and backpacking chain saws tools food water materials and supplies. Work involves nearly entire day walking and climbing slopes working in bent prone stooped or kneeling positions. Lifting and carrying 80 to 100 pounds (for example backpacks treated planks logs and posts) for extended periods of time over extended distances. Heavy pushing and pulling such as wheelbarrows loaded with gravel for long distances and moving downed trees.Working Conditions: Nearly all work is performed out-of-doors in all kinds of weather. Weather conditions ranging from snow and sleet to rain to hot humid summer days are encountered during the course of the season. Incumbent may be exposed to working on slippery or unstable surfaces heavy lifting felling trees (including those leaning dangerously or hung up in other trees) cuts from chain saws and other power and hand tools bruises splinters insect bites poison ivy. May also be exposed to working for lengthy periods in mud and water strenuous work during hot weather cold weather with danger of hypothermia and to high noise and vibration from chainsaws and rock drill. Employee may occasionally work around offensive odors. Travel to and from backcountry work sites is done primarily on foot and also by small boat and canoe. Travel by small boat on Lake Superior is occasionally hazardous due to fog wind waves etc.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Computer
- Freelance
- ICWA
- General Maintenance
- Fire Fighting
