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Forestry Worker
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: National Park Service
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Location: Yosemite National Park, California
- Salary: $28.28 – $33.22/hr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 3
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-09-14
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-28
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Forestry Worker. This position is in the Forestry Department, Roads and Trails Branch, Division of Facilities Management in Yosemite National Park. Primary responsibility is to provide for public safety, protect property and to preserve natural and cultural resources by safely mitigating tree hazards within Yosemite National Park.
Key Responsibilities
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Incumbent climbs and performs tree hazard removal work in a variety of broadleaf and coniferous trees. Uses specialized equipment and techniques developed for tree work to perform these tasks. Recognizes tree defects, species characteristics, and other environmental conditions that may affect or compromise climber safety.
Uses chainsaw to take down trees of all sizes and complexity with accuracy in developed and non-developed areas. Uses tree felling cuts and specialized tools to fell trees in desired direction. Recognizes tree species, defects, wood characteristics and environmental hazards that may alter desired felling results. Designs, installs, utilizes, and maintains complex material handling gear and rigging systems.
Uses rigging gear to catch, lower, or move large sections of trees in very limited spaces, such as above or between buildings, without causing damage to property or equipment. Operates heavy equipment to maneuver logs, trees, and slash around standing trees and buildings on uneven terrain without damaging property or equipment. Drives loaded trucks on steep mountainous roads in muddy, icy, or snow conditions.
Requirements & Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Contact
StaffingTeam1@ios.doi.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $28.28 – $33.22/hr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
How many openings are available?
There are 3 openings for this position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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