Seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

These positions are located in Fire Island National Seashore, in the Maintenance Division. The primary purpose of these positions is to perform laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort using common hand tools and power equipment. Duties include operating light duty motor vehicles. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is Apr-May but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. You must meet level 2 on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements.

For Wage Grade: Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in Office of Personnel Management Federal Wage System Qualifications, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the elements listed in Section 25 of the Online Occupational Questionnaire 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; however, you must be able to demonstrate the rough experience shown in your written application, that you possess sufficient knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.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. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
4. Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment
5. Dexterity and Safety

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. 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.

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.

ICTAP/CTAP 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.

Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy power equipment and hand and light power tools to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails.
• Load, unload, and move supplies, materials, furniture, and equipment; perform tasks such as setting signs, painting, landscaping, and litter removal.
• Perform grounds and maintenance work including trimming vegetation, cleaning and repairing fire pits, and conducting janitorial duties as needed.
• Conduct basic construction and repair tasks such as digging, grading, breaking pavement, and mixing and pouring concrete or asphalt.
• Operate light-duty motor vehicles up to 10,000 pounds over various road conditions to transport personnel, materials, and equipment, including towing and performing minor maintenance.

Salary : $27