The anticipated seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performing field crew leader duties for trail maintenance, repair and construction projects. Plan for and lead wilderness trail crews conducting trail log outs, bridge installation, rigging operations and sustainable trail reroutes. Live and work in a remote wilderness setting for 8 days at a time hiking up to 20 miles per day. Estimate required time and materials for project completion.
Determines appropriate methods and techniques to ensure quality and sustainability of work. Physical Effort: Heavy physical effort is required to perform the duties associated with this position. Frequent bending, lifting, stooping, and frequent repetitive motion in the use of hand and power tools used in trail work.
Frequently lifts and carries objects weighing over 100 lbs., must carry and roll rocks and logs, move rocks of several tons with rock bars, use hammers to crush or shape rock, and use shovel and other hand tools extensively; Frequently hikes up to 20 miles daily in steep terrain, and must be able to do so while carrying a backpack, power and/or hand tools.
Working Conditions: Incumbent must have the ability to live and work in remote areas of the park spending as much as 100% of their time away from their official duty station. Generally, the season is spent leading crews in the backcountry, working 8-day work schedules often hour days. The incumbent will regularly use backpack tents or tarps for shelter and cook over fires or small gas stoves.
The work site may frequently be a section of trail 20 to 30 miles long requiring that the camp and equipment be moved frequently by backpack to be closer to the work. Work areas are on wilderness trails often miles from the road and on narrow and steep terrain in all weather conditions including extreme temperatures ranges, rain, sleet, snow, and wind. Some areas will have additional hazards such as heavy vegetation or brush and biting flies and insects.
The conditions are often hazardous and in remote locations where help is not readily available in the event of an accident. Employees are exposed to the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes and the possibility of greater injury due to the tasks performed.
Employees are expected to follow safety precautions and use safety equipment such as gloves, ear protection, safety- glasses, dust masks and all pertinent safety gear to avoid the possibility of severe injuries.
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 $30.76 – $35.85/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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