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.
Physical Demands: The incumbent makes repairs which often require them to work in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions, and the work performed frequently involves standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, crawling under vehicles, and making repairs in tight spaces. The incumbent frequently lifts, handles, and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds), and occasionally moves moderately heavy items weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds) with assistance or with mechanical devices. This is a match to the physical effort described at the grade 8 level in the job grading standard. At that grade level the incumbent makes repairs which often require them to work in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable positions, and they frequently stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crawl under vehicles, and make repairs in tight spaces. They frequently lift, handle, and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds), and occasionally they move moderately heavy items with assistance including objects weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds).
Working Conditions: Work is usually performed inside on concrete surfaces where there is exposure to drafts, noise, and fumes from vehicles, and occasionally the work is performed outside under adverse weather conditions. The incumbent is continually exposed to dirt, dust, and grease, and to the potential for burns, chemical irritations, shocks, and bruises, cuts, and strains. To reduce the dangers and irritations the incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses, and respirators. The working conditions of this position are consistent with the grade 8 level in the job grading standard. At that grade level the work is usually performed inside on concrete surfaces where there is exposure to drafts, noise, and fumes from vehicles with continual exposure to dirt, dust, and grease, and the potential for burns, chemical irritations, shocks, bruises, cuts, and strains. Prescribed safety practices and the use of safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, and respirators are utilized to reduce dangers and irritations from these types of working conditions.