What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer (Seasonal) position at Contact Us - National Parks of New York Harbor (U.S. National Park Service)?
The primary purpose of the Laborer is to perform recurring laboring work involving grounds, trails, roads, facilities, and developed areas, including moving materials and supplies, operating tools and equipment, and performing basic maintenance and groundskeeping duties.
Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.
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.Education:There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.Employment Type: OTHER
Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027
Open to the first 250 applicants or until 10/12/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Qualifications:All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/12/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying. A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprint reading)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
- Dexterity and Safety
You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.
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.Education:There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.Employment Type: OTHER
Salary : $21