What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Laborer Leader position at Isle Royale National Park?
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a working leader over a crew of seasonal workers tasked with performing seasonal laboring work such as bridge, trail, and campground maintenance.
SCREENOUT: To meet this screen out you must have performed common tasks associated with the position of Laborer Leader with close supervision. Tasks include leading others in both trail and campground maintenance and construction, assigning immediate tasks to be performed by individual crew members, planning work assignments several days in advance, anticipate needs, evaluate site conditions, and develop strategies prior to assigning work. Taught safe work practices and techniques while ensuring proper use of equipment in the construction of foot bridges, walkways (boardwalks), unpaved trail erosion control, removal of hazard trees (rigging, felling, chainsaw operation), grading, sign repair/installation, selective brush removal, building tent pads, and installation/maintenance of privies.
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.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a working leader over a crew of seasonal workers tasked with performing seasonal laboring work such as bridge, trail, and campground maintenance.
Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Lead Or Supervise
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Dexterity and Safety
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
SCREENOUT: To meet this screen out you must have performed common tasks associated with the position of Laborer Leader with close supervision. Tasks include leading others in both trail and campground maintenance and construction, assigning immediate tasks to be performed by individual crew members, planning work assignments several days in advance, anticipate needs, evaluate site conditions, and develop strategies prior to assigning work. Taught safe work practices and techniques while ensuring proper use of equipment in the construction of foot bridges, walkways (boardwalks), unpaved trail erosion control, removal of hazard trees (rigging, felling, chainsaw operation), grading, sign repair/installation, selective brush removal, building tent pads, and installation/maintenance of privies.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily on-site leadership for a trail maintenance crew of three or more laborers and various volunteer and conservation groups.
- Responsible for passing instructions from supervisor to crew members and plans daily assignments ensuring safe work practices and safety equipment are utilized.
- Demonstrates proper work methods and sets the pace. Organizes tool caches and maintains adequate tool inventory for work projects.
- Responsible for maintaining daily work sheets and time sheets for crew members.
- Teaches and works with crew to maintain trails and campgrounds, set up and maintain tent sights adhering to park regulations as well as Leave No Trace ethics, and works on other duties as assigned. Leads crews in clearing of developed areas, trails, and campgrounds of fallen and hazardous trees, brushing, erosion control, installation of new trails, privy and shelter maintenance, bridging and signage repair, and tools and equipment maintenance.
Isle Royale National Park is a large, remote, and isolated island in the northwestern corner of Lake Superior. With numerous lakes and native wildlife the park offers a superb setting for recreational opportunities. Isle Royale is located 70 miles north of the park's administrative headquarters in Houghton, MI. The incumbent will be duty stationed on the island and occupy government quarters. Rent will be paid by the incumbent based on OMB Circular 45 guidelines. Isle Royale is 99% federally-designated Wilderness with no roads, few telephones, no cellular coverage, limited amenities, and limited opportunity to travel to the mainland. The primary mode of travel throughout the island is by boat or hiking. Internet access for personal business on government computers is permitted during non-business hours. Government provided Wi-Fi is also available at most duty stations. Groceries and other supplies are delivered weekly or bi-weekly depending on incumbent's specific duty station on the island. To protect Isle Royale's fauna from disease and other maladies, pets are prohibited.
Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Monday, December 29, 2025** Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.
Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Monday, December 29, 2025** Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.
Physical Demands: This position involves strenuous activity on a daily basis. The work requires lifting and carrying 75 to 100 lbs. of materials and equipment by hand or in backpacks, heavy pushing and pulling of wheel barrels, removal of fallen trees, and carrying or moving awkward objects such as picnic tables, 55-gallon drums, pit toilets, etc. The incumbent walks four to ten miles daily at a minimum of three miles per hour to and from work sites. During spring opening, and frequently during the season, the incumbent hikes up to 18 miles with a 60 lb. pack at a three mile per hour pace. At work sites, nearly the entire day is spent standing or walking with frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling. While operating boats, up to 8 hours a day could involve sitting.
Motorboat Operation/Instructor Certification Course: Applicant must be able to obtain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC) or equivalent after entrance on duty date.
For additional information contact Isle Royale National, Park
Motorboat Operation/Instructor Certification Course: Applicant must be able to obtain a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course (MOICC) or equivalent after entrance on duty date.
For additional information contact Isle Royale National, Park
Salary : $24