- Position Title
- Laborer (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NC-1616-WOTR-25-12701665-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025 to Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
- 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 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.
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:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Laborer position. This is a Seasonal position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications
INSTRUCTIONS: For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A- I know little or nothing about this. B- I have had study or training in this. C- I have used my knowledge or ability, but I have been closely supervised. D- I have used my knowledge or ability on my own, under normal supervision. E- I am consulted by other journeypersons in difficult situations, or I am called on to do unusually difficult jobs.
1.
SCREEN-OUT-Ability to do the work of the Laborer WG-3502-05 position without more than normal supervision.
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Clean and services chemical toilets, public restrooms and visitor facilities
3.
Replace burned out lamps and bulbs.
4.
Patch and repair rock walls, roads, sidewalks, and trails.
5.
Select materials for specific project applications related to ground keeping, roads and trail work.
6.
Operates mowers and string trimmers in grounds maintenance operations.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Operate light vehicles such as pick-up truck and fork lift to load and unload supplies.
8.
Use and maintain custodial, janitorial, or general laborer tools, equipment, or measuring instruments such as vacuum cleaners, shampooer, scrub brushes, dusters, mops, brooms, or tape measure.
9.
Use and maintain electrical tools and equipment such as volt/amp/ohm meters, strippers, pliers, screw drivers, tubing, bender, saw and drills, in a safe and acceptable manner.
Ability to Use and Maintain tools and Equipment
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Prioritize and carry out daily work assignments
11.
Follow detailed instructions.
12.
Assist higher graded workers or tradesmen in the performance of their work.
13.
Understand written materials and manuals
14.
Lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment weighs up to 40 pounds.
Dexterity and Safety.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Make minor adjustments or replace hinges, latches, and catches.
16.
Perform painting repairs using brushes and roller according to specific instructions.
17.
Prepare surfaces for the applications of paint or stain, bare wood, previously painted wood, weathered wood or metals
Verification Statement
18.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.