Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

This position is located in a National Park Service Unit. The primary purpose of the position is to perform laboring duties that require significant manual skill, prior work experience or training, and very heavy physical effort. Open to the first 60 applicants or until 12/09/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Requirements Continued... Must possess a valid state driver's license. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to 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 discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Work demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Selective Placement Factors Selective placement factors are minimum qualifications that are required at time of application. Applicants that do not possess these requirements, will no longer receive consideration for this position. Selective Placement Factor for this position: Applicants must possess a high degree of physical fitness necessary to perform duties. This includes the ability to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions, ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and lift and move heavy items (in excess of 50 pounds) to chest level. Quality Ranking Factors Applicants with the following skills may be rated higher than those that do not possess the skills, but are not necessary for satisfactory job performance: Demonstrated prior knowledge and skills in animal husbandry. Well-developed situational awareness to ensure safe animal handling as well as keen observational skills to note changes in animal behavior that indicate illness and injury among the resident livestock are preferred. 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.