You will serve as an Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor Crater Lake National Park Maintenance Division in Crater Lake, OR. Please visit find a park for additional park information.
At the full performance level (WS-10) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Supervises large snow removal operations, repair, maintenance and construction activities on park roads. Supervises operation of all park road operations related to surfacing of bituminous roads (patching, resealing, overlays), re-grading, down trees, installation and maintenance of roadway gates, and repairing culverts and drainages.
Works closely with Federal Highways Administration (FHA) on the road construction and repair program. Prepares specification, purchase documents, and all support planning required for operations. Initiates and monitors Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interagency Agreements, Task Agreements, etc. Supervises operations of the sign shop and oversees the Park's sign program. Responsible for planning and prioritizing work tasks to ensure timely completion.
Supervises heavy equipment shop, ensuring equipment and vehicles are inspected, maintained and repaired properly. Crater Lake is one of the snowiest inhabited places in the country, averaging more than 500 inches of snowfall each year. Winter is long, with deep snow and excellent opportunities for snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. Summers and falls are brief but spectacular, with mild temperatures and full access to the park's trails and viewpoints.
Chiloquin and Prospect, both within reasonable commuting distance of the park, offer basic services such as groceries, fuel, and small restaurants, with a slower-paced, tight-knit rural Oregon lifestyle. Klamath Falls, about an hour southeast, is home to Oregon Institute of Technology, Sky Lakes Medical Center, a regional airport, and a full range of shopping, dining, and professional services.
Medford and the Rogue Valley, about 90 minutes west, offer Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, an international airport with direct West Coast flights, and a thriving arts and dining scene anchored by nearby Ashland and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Employees have easy access to the Rogue and Klamath Rivers, Upper Klamath Lake, the Sky Lakes Wilderness, Mount Bailey, and the Pacific Crest Trail.
Fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, paddling, skiing, and climbing are all part of everyday life, making Crater Lake a rare combination of a globally significant natural setting and easy access to southern Oregon's recreation and culture.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $39.58 – $46.15/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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