The purpose of the position is to assist in various vegetation management tasks including forest health, exotic plant management and ecological restoration projects throughout the 810 square mile park. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is November - April but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Nov-Dec 2026. Open to the first 100 applicants.
At the full performance level (GS-05) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Assist with planning and implementation of forest insects and disease programs including completion of standardized survey data, collection and identification of specimens, control actions and pre and post treatment monitoring.
Assists in vegetation management, especially in the documentation, control and monitoring of more than 75 exotic invasive plant species. Demonstrates safe and efficient work methods. Assist the supervisor and/or crew leader in tool and equipment maintenance and repair, property inventories, safety inspections, logistical support and data management.
May be assigned to serve as field work leader and may lead one to five other employees and volunteers in accomplishment of project objectives as assigned.
This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted.
Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education.
https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $19.52 – $25.37/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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