These are Career-Seasonal positions and subject to release and recall procedures. A permanent career-seasonal position includes all the benefits of permanent employment, but does not provide employment on a full year-round basis. As such, selectee will be in a non-pay/non-duty status for at least 2 weeks to 6 months per year based on project requirements or weather conditions. Selectees are guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule to be determined upon appointment. The typical season for Olympic National Park is March through November, but can be variable during these months due to project requirements or weather conditions.

Position is located in the Trails Maintenance Branch within the Facilities Management Division of Olympic National Park. This position performs sub-journeyman level maintenance, repair and construction of Park trails. Position is duty stationed at Park headquarters in Port Angeles WA with most work performed throughout the park in both front and backcountry settings. Requires frequent overnight backcountry stays.
Position leads crews composed of seasonal and term employees as well as volunteer groups and conservation corps crews in all aspects of trail maintenance and construction. Work is performed in all types of weather and working conditions. Many nights spent in the backcountry cooking over small gas stoves and sleeping in backpacking tents. Works a schedule of 8 ten hour days followed by 6 days off. Must have the ability to hike up to 20 miles a day carrying tools and gear needed to perform trail work.

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 will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver’s license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator’s 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 driver’s licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
• 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.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 16 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.