Seasonal Laborer Leader

Overview

The employee serves as a labor leader assigned to Maintenance Operations of the Gateway National Recreation Area.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Gateway National Recreation Area is May to November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty:
May 2026.

• Maintain current knowledge, and answer questions from other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives, and ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• Check work while in progress and when finished to ensure instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
• Demonstrate proper work methods and work along with others to set a work pace.
• Ensure necessary plans, materials, supplies, equipment, and tools are available when needed.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver 's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator 's License and Driving Record. You must also submit all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver 's licenses.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• Occupancy of Government housing may be available.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (06/14/2026) unless otherwise stated. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume must clearly indicate the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and whether the work was full-time or part-time. If part-time, hours must be annotated to prorate qualified experience.

The highest level of experience is based on the following example: leading a crew performing manual labor tasks with heavy power equipment, distributing and balancing workload, communicating assignments, and monitoring progress. You must be able to report progress to your supervisor and make recommendations on operations and problems. The following job-related factors apply:

• Ability to Supervise or Lead (SCREEN OUT)
• Work Practices (keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor is not sufficient, you will not receive further consideration. Describe in detail your experience and training that prepared you for this job in your application. Do not rely on Job Titles alone. Address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.

Volunteer Experience: Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through National Service programs and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build competencies and can translate to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

ICTAP/CTAP: Current surplus and displaced Federal employees may be eligible for special priority selection. Well qualified means meeting OPM standards, applicable selective placement factors, and being physically qualified with reasonable accommodation if needed. If applicable, provide CTAP/ICTAP documentation as described in the announcement.

Education: There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can maintain non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service within their service year. Non-competitive rehire eligibility allows re-appointment to the same or other positions with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR…