- Position Title
- Laborer (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1611-MASI-25-12708159-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 17, 2025 to Monday, March 31, 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.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the National Park Service. The Laborer WG-3502-03, position NTE 1039 hours is located within Manhattan Sites. Please ensure your resume fully supports the responses you provided on the assessment questionnaire. Failure to do so, may result in ineligible rating and lowered score.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience requirements for a Laborer, WG-3502-03 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For task statements below select the response (A-E) from the list that best describes your knowledge and/or ability. Select only one response per statement. Ensure that your application supports all your responses.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Move heavy, bulky, but somewhat delicate items which require agility and knowledge of special handling techniques to avoid damage such as exhibit pieces.
3.
Load and unload supplies from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc.
4.
Observe all safety requirements when using the proper hand and power tools for a wide variety of laborer tasks, including the use of personal protective equipment
5.
Properly load, unload, and move furniture.
6.
Mow, edge, and trim lawns, and perform other grounds maintenance work.
7.
Trim trees and shrubs.
8.
Remove weeds and debris from flower beds and other landscaped features.
9.
Rake Leaves to remove debris and dead foliage.
10.
Collects and dispose of trash and park wide recycling.
11.
Perform continuing work following only general instructions.
12.
Perform work following complicated or complex oral and written instructions that require determining alternatives and making decisions.
13.
Follow specific instructions to perform simple tasks, some of which may require several steps.
14.
Follow simple oral instructions, once they have been carefully explained.
15.
Lift and move heavy objects or materials weighing over 50 pounds that do not require special handling such as carrying garbage cans, loading trash into trucks, and lifting and moving heavy furniture.
16.
Perform manual work requiring frequent lifting and moving of objects and/or materials weighing up to 40 lbs with occasional lifting and moving of objects up to 50 lbs.
17.
Select and use the proper hand and power tools for a variety of laborer tasks including shovels; picks; leaf blowers; lawnmowers; weed-eaters; pruners; rakes; hand-trucks; dollies; ladders; wheelbarrows; gardening hand tools; cleaning equipment etc.
18.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on all hand tools.
19.
Perform preventive maintenance on light power tools (e.g., cleaning, oiling, changing attachments, etc.).
20.
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.