The typical season is April through October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2027.
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks: 4 Vacancies The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April to October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2027.
For additional information regarding the open positions for this park, reach out to: Barnaby Fisher, at barnaby_fisher@nps.gov or 559-565-4364 Performs motor vehicle operator duties such as: Drives various sizes of trucks with trailers to transport equipment, personnel, and tools to jobsites to conduct routine trail maintenance. Knowledge and ability to safely use and maintain hand and power tools of various trades.
Does manual labor tasks, such as, cleaning drainage ditches, raking, and shoveling. Uses equipment to perform trail side brushing and clearing of debris. Follow written instructions, maintenance standards and standard operating procedures to perform tasks. Physical Demands: Moderate physical effort may be required in making couplings between the vehicle and towed equipment.
Considerable physical effort may be required in backing of vehicles, to change tires, and make limited emergency repairs. Required to frequently lift items weighing over 50 pounds. Work also involves climbing of ladders, scaffolding, and working in and around power tools and equipment. Working Conditions: Incumbent is required to work outside and is exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Operates vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. SEKI-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (96% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,505 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states.
They are the highest, most rugged reaches of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (including Mount Whitney at 14,500 feet elevation) and feature the world's largest trees - Giant Sequoias. Sequoia National Park is the nation's second oldest national park (established September 25, 1890) and encompasses 404,863 acres. Kings Canyon was established on March 4,1940 and encompasses 458,847 acres.
Both parks provide a wealth of recreational opportunities via 835 miles of trails, wild and scenic rivers, alpine lakes, and caves, along with a full range of overnight lodging prospects to choose from that include 14 campgrounds. For area information visit: https://www.nps.gov/seki/getinvolved/workwithus.htm. Special Conditions--Air Quality: Poor air quality afflicts Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, especially during summer months - generally May to October.
High ozone levels may be the most harmful pollutant here. In summer months, concentrations often exceed the federal ozone health standards. For more information: http://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/airqualityinfo.htm.Work With Us - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service).
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $22.36 – $26.07/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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