Seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

The Pacific West Region is hiring TEMPORARY Summer seasonal positions for Summer 2026 (up to 1039 hours per service year). Appointment dates are April through October but vary based on funding weather projects and visitor needs. Within regulatory limitations the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.

Duty Locations/Parks:
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park - Hawaii
Manzanar National Historic Site - Independence California

Major Duties:

• Operates and maintains hand and power tools (e.g. mowers shovels rakes lawn edging equipment blowers etc.) to maintain buildings grounds and roads.
• Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks trailers dollies lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Dig ditches clean gutters shovel snow.
• Maintain lawns and grounds.
• Performs duties such as custodial maintenance and groundwork as needed.
• Transport people or materials in a motor vehicle to and from destinations within the park.

Physical Demands: The work performed requires the exertion of moderate to very heavy physical effort. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds and in some cases carrying 80 - 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.

Working Conditions: Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted heated and ventilated areas such as warehouses loading docks or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes drafts noise dust and dirt and the possibility of bruises muscle strains cuts and scrapes. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves ear protectors safety glasses and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area

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 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.
• You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Travel transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employees responsibility.
• You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
• 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. Have the ability to do the work of a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
2. Work experience that includes the following tasks: have used a wide variety of light hand and power tools (mowers shovels rakes lawn edging equipment blowers)
3. Operate heavy power equipment such as chainsaws lawnmowers string trimmers weed whackers brush cutters chippers etc. to clear brush and maintain grounds and roads.
4. Experience driving and towing equipment over federal state and county roads in all weather conditions.
5. Maintain road barriers dug ditches shovel dirt and asphalt loaded/unloads heavy supplies organize and clean work area keep vehicles trailers and equipment clean and operable; perform general landscaping.

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.

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.

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.