Painter (Seasonal)
What you'd do
Open to the first 75 applicants or until 07/20/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. 1039 Hours; The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April 2026-November 2027, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Major duties
Painting interior and exterior surfaces using paint, varnishes, lacquers, sealers and stains. Preparing walls and surfaces for painting, including taping, sanding and scaping to remove old paint, wallpaper and similar. Use of hand and power tools in surface preparation and painting. Utilizing all necessary safety equipment in the performance of assigned duties. Maintain painting equipment, tools and power tools to ensure proper performance, quality outcomes delivered on time. For more information about the park, please follow this link: Hot Springs National Park
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of materials Practices in Construction, Structure Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) SCREENOUT: Have experience performing the work of a Painter Worker under normal supervision. Possess experience in surface repairs to match surrounding areas, and knowledge of standard methods and techniques best suited to clean and prepare surfaces, such as degreasing, sanding, wire brushing, scraping, spackling, puttying, and in applying prepared solvents to remove scale, rust dirt, and old paint from surfaces so that coasting materials will adhere properly. Have experience in coating methods, techniques, devices and materials, how they are used to get a variety of finish results on various kinds of surfaces, and ability to determine those which are best suited to the surface finish required. Completed projects independently with no in-progress check and final product review by a supervisor.If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In 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. 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. 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.
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