Clarification from the agency

This position is being filled using the Alaska Nat'l Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), local hiring authority (16 USC 3198). Any U.S. Citizen who has acquired special knowledge or expertise regarding the natural or cultural resources of Katmai Nat'l Park and Preserve by reason of having either lived or worked in or near the unit may apply. To be eligible your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration (see qualifications section).

If selected, you will work as a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating), WG-3502-05 at Katmai National Park and Preserve.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a full range of heavy manual labor duties requiring independent judgment and a high degree of physical effort in support of park operations.
• Work as a member of a labor crew performing construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects.
• Load, unload, transport, and position heavy tools, equipment, and materials such as lumber, stone, pipe, fuel, and construction supplies.
• Perform trail and grounds maintenance including grading, drainage installation, erosion control, and removal of large debris or hazards.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand tools and powered equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters, compactors, generators, power augers, and motorized wheelbarrows.
• Operate light motor vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, and small utility equipment in support of maintenance activities.
• Assist skilled trades personnel by setting up work sites, performing preparatory and follow-up work, and completing labor-intensive portions of projects.
• Perform snow removal and ice control operations using hand tools and powered equipment.
• Identify hazards, take corrective action within authority, and ensure safe work practices are followed by crew members.
• Work independently or with minimal supervision in remote locations and adverse weather conditions.

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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 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 may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.

• You will 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.

• You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to five nights per month.

• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 01/14/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required. Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.

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To be eligible your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration. The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraph.

Areas considered "near" Katmai National Park and Preserve are Federal Subsistence Areas of Unit 17C, as well as Unit 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9E, to include the communities of Naknek, King Salmon, Dillingham, Clarks Point, Ekwok, South Naknek, Koliganek, Port Alsworth, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Iliamna, Newhalen, Kokhanok, Igiugig, Levelock, Egegik, Pilot Point, Ugashik, Port Heiden, Chignik, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake, Perryville, and Ivanof Bay.

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The following are the competencies identified for this position. Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document, but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies.

1. Ability to perform heavy and repetitive physical labor including lifting over 50 pounds, digging, and prolonged outdoor work.
2. Ability to safely operate powered tools, light motorized equipment, and utility vehicles used in maintenance and construction work.
3. Ability to carry out assignments with minimal supervision and make sound decisions within established guidelines.
4. Ability to recognize hazards, apply safety controls, and model safe work practices for others.
5. Knowledge of construction and maintenance support techniques such as grading, drainage, and erosion control.
6. Ability to guide lower-graded laborers, assist with task assignments, and ensure quality work outcomes.
7. Ability to identify work obstacles and apply practical solutions using available tools and resources.
8. Ability to clearly receive and relay instructions, report conditions, and coordinate work with supervisors and team members.
9. Knowledge of minimizing environmental impact and protecting resources during labor activities.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents, responses to the questions in the assessment). If your resume does not reflect having lived / worked within the area of consideration, if your responses to the questions in the assessment do not reflect special knowledge of the natural and/or cultural resources of the park or preserve, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.

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.

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/14/2026:

1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. Also, to be eligible your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the areas of consideration as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
2. Complete All Required Assessments.
3. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
   • Veterans Preference Documentation:
     • If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
     • If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
     • If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

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