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Seasonal Engineering Equipment Operator

Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Pacific West Region (Interior Regions 8,9,10 and 12)-Multiple Parks

Summary

These temporary positions are located in the Pacific West Region.

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), January 6, 2026.

Please see the "Next Steps" section for additional cut off dates

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/24/2025 to 02/03/2026
Salary
$25.16 to - $40.91 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8
Locations
Kings Canyon National Park, CA
3 vacancies
Manzanita Lake, CA
1 vacancy
Mineral, CA
1 vacancy
Sausalito, CA
2 vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - Not to Exceed: 1039 Hours
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
PW-SR-OC-26-12854545-DE
Control number
852809200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Under this announcement, we are accepting applications from: 1. All United States Citizens (U.S. Citizens) 2. CTAP/ICTAP Eligibles.

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Duties

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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 upon work availability and funding.

These positions are located in:

  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Sausalito, California. Class A Commercial Driver's License is required. Anticipated entry on duty is May, 2026. View this link for salary information.
  • Great Basin National Park - Baker, Nevada. Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements is required. Anticipated entry on duty is May, 2026. Government housing may be available. View this link for salary information.
  • Haleakalā National Park - Kula, Hawaii. Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake endorsement is required. Anticipated entry on duty is April, 2026. View this link for salary information.
  • Joshua Tree National Park - Twentynine Palms, California. Class A Commercial Driver's License with a Tanker endorsement is required. View this link for salary information.
  • Lassen Volcanic National Park -Manzanita Lake and Mineral, California. Class A Commercial Driver's License is required. Anticipated entry on duty is May, 2026. View this link for salary information.
  • Olympic National Park - Port Angeles, Washington. Class A Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions is required. Anticipated entry on duty is April, 2026. View this link for salary information.
  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - Thousand Oaks, California. Class B Commercial Driver's License is required. Anticipated entry on duty is April, 2026. View this link for salary information.
  • Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park, California. Class A Commercial Driver's License is required. Anticipated entry on duty is April, 2026. View this link for salary information.
  • Whiskeytown National Recreation Area - Whiskeytown, California. Class A Commercial Driver's License is required. Anticipated entry on duty is May, 2026. View this link for salary information.
Major Duties include:
  • Operating multiple types of heavy engineering equipment inclusive of but not limited to: gasoline or diesel-powered heavy equipment, five cubic-yard dump trucks, road graders, and front-end loaders
  • Operating heavy equipment to move and load material such as dirt, and other material.
  • Operate vehicles with auxiliary attachments (e.g., mowers, sweeper, sanding units) to perform duties.
  • Operate trucks and equipment with multiple operating functions like front loader/compactor trash trucks equipment.
  • Operate various types of equipment and trucks on congested roadways, in inclement weather and on steep and narrow roadways.
  • Loads, secures, and hauls equipment to and from project sites using truck and trailer.

Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds and often puts forth similar effort when pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools.

Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside with the majority of work being performed outside. When working outside, worker is frequently exposed to inclement weather. Incumbent works in rain, mud, snow, and in hot/cold temperatures. The operator is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, fumes, oils, solvents and cold and dampness. Worker is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, abrasions, bruises and strains while servicing and operating equipment. Summer conditions could include noise, and potential hazards in the form of poisonous plants, insects, wild animals and snakes. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective hearing devices and hard hats.

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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • 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 submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
  • 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 (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
  • You must possess and maintain a current Class A or Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements as required by each park and specified in the Duties section of this advertisement..
  • You may 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.
  • Great Basin N.P. and Olympic N.P. only - You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 10 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
  • Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

  1. Ability to Do the Work of the position without More than Normal Supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
  2. Operation of motor vehicles.
  3. Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order.)
  4. Ability to Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
  5. Ability to Drive Safely (heavy equipment and motor vehicles).
  6. Ability to Operate Safety (non-motor vehicle).
  7. Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration- This includes work such as operating one or more types of the following heavy engineering equipment: gasoline or diesel-powered heavy equipment, five cubic-yard dump trucks, road graders, and front-end loaders. Operating equipment to move and load material such as dirt, rocks and other material. Experience in operating vehicles with auxiliary attachments. Experience in trash truck operation. Ability to operate various types of equipment and trucks on congested roadways, in inclement weather and on steep and narrow roadways. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

For Great Basin N. P,, Santa Monica Mountains and N.R.A, and Haleakalā N.P. only - You must possess a current Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (and endorsements as specified for each park in the Duties section of this announcement)by the closing date of this announcement.

For all other Duty Stations - You must possess a current Class A or higher Commercial Driver's License (and endorsements as specified for each park in the Duties section of this announcement)by the closing date of this announcement.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

Education

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

Additional information

For more information on these positions, please contact:
Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Patrick_Kocer@nps.gov
Great Basin National Park - David_Wright@nps.gov
Haleakalā National Park - James_Bouknight@nps.gov
Joshua Tree National Park - Alexander_Snay@nps.gov
Lassen Volcanic National Park - Mark_T_Welch@nps.gov
Olympic National Park - Dana_Rodenbeek@nps.gov
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - Preston_decorte@nps.gov
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Barnaby_Fisher@nps.gov
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area - David_Oechsli@nps.gov

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

A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.

Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).

If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.

The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.

Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.

Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility.

No Government housing is available at Santa Monica Mountains N.R.A. Government housing may be available at other locations.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.

Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. You may only submit one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of two categories:

  • Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
  • Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements:
  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
  • Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
  • Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
  • Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
  • Operation of Motor Vehicles
  • Reliability and Dependability
  • Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

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