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Position Title
Laborer Leader (Motor Vehicle Operator) (Seasonal)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NE-1611-GATE-25-12700640-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, February 21, 2025 to Monday, June 16, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
3. When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. This is a temporary seasonal position not to exceed 6 months or 1039 hours. This type of appointment can result in non-competitive hiring eligibility for future seasons as explained in the announcement. Are you aware of this and still interested in the position?
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2. Select the response below that best describes your skill and ability to perform the work of a Laborer Leader (Motor Vehicle Operating), WL-3502-04 position. Please provide evidence of this skill and ability in your resume. Select only one response. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these ability requirements, you will not receive consideration for this position. (Screen Out).
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Remove weeds from flower beds and ornamental gardens without damaging flowers and plants
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4. Empty trash barrels; replace plastic liners and disposal of trash properly while maintaining the appearance of public areas.
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5. Perform required duties while maintaining a clean and neat work area.
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6. Construct / erect temporary scaffolding, platforms or stages.
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7. Read and understand work orders, sketches, and drawings in order to complete work assigned.
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8. Read and follow written instructions on the safe use of cleaning chemicals and other hazardous materials to ensure that no accidents or spills occur.
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9. Read and follow written instruction on safe use and maintenance of power tools and equipment.
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10. Follow written work schedules and plans to ensure that assigned work is performed correctly and in a timely fashion
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11. Cut / mow areas of lawn or turf to specified height using push or riding lawn mowers.
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12. Perform basic maintenance on lawn movers, weed-whackers, chain saws such as adding fuel, cleaning and lubricating parts, changing tires or other parts, and tightening screws, bolts and connections.
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13. Safely drive / operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc.) to safely transport personnel, materials, or equipment to work sites.
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14. Perform minor operator maintenance on light duty motor vehicles such as pickup trucks, panel trucks, vans, flatbeds trucks
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15. Operate and maintain gas and electric power tools such as edgers, hedge trimmers, or weed-whackers while performing routine ground
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16. Used common personal safety protective equipment including ear protective devices, safety glasses, and hard hats.
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17. Used handcarts, dollies, hydraulic hand truck when moving, loading and unloading materials and supplies.
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18. Properly Store and use toxic cleaning supplies in accordance with labeling instructions and procedures
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19. Operate push and riding lawn mowers safely on uneven terrain without damaging property or people.
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20. On a daily basis, Lift and move objects weighing over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
21. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
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