Seasonal Laborer

This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions are filled or announcement reaches the closing date. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST) January 15 2026.

MAJOR DUTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Operate large complex riding lawn mowers that have multiple or controlled cutting decks and other types of equipment i.e. lawn edging equipment trimmers blowers etc.
• Perform labor requiring incumbent to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Digs ditches cleans gutters shovels snow etc.
• Uses hand and power tools to assist in carpentry plumbing etc.
• Performs duties such as custodial maintenance and groundwork as needed. Uses equipment and tools for pave and unpaved road maintenance.

Employment/Salary Ranges:

Roger Williams National Memorial Park - May to November Providence Rhode Island: Pay Rate $22.03 - $25.69
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park - May to November Pawtucket Rhode Island: Pay Rate $22.03 - $25.69
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park - May to November New Bedford Massachusetts: Pay Rate $22.03 - $25.69

Manhattan Sites Locations:
African Burial Grounds National Monument (1 vacancy) - May to November New York New York: Pay Rate $24.97 - $29.14
Federal Hall National Monument (1 vacancy) - May to November New York New York: Pay Rate $24.97 - $29.14
Hamilton Grange National Memorial (1 vacancy) - May to November New York New York: Pay Rate $24.97 - $29.14
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS (1 vacancy) - May to November New York New York: Pay Rate $24.97 - $29.14

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 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 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 drivers 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 drivers 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 drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State drivers license.
• 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:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Dexterity and Safety
3. Work Practices (including keeping things neat clean and in order)
4. Ability To Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (other than blueprints)
5. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT): Independently perform the full range of Laborer duties including providing laboring assistance to journey level operators in the maintenance of grounds and roads. Perform manual Labor work which requires frequent lifting and moving of objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more with assistance; and uses a wide variety of light hand and power tools Operate heavy power equipment such as chainsaws lawnmowers string trimmers weed whackers brush cutters chippers etc.)to clear brush and maintain grounds and roads. Erect signs barriers dig ditches shovel dirt and asphalt loads/unloads heavy supplies organize and clean work area keep vehicles trailers and equipment clean and operable; performing general landscaping and grounds maintenance; and assisting higher level journeymen trades people in maintenance related tasks.

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: 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 or 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).