National Park Service
Duties
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for temporary seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours of work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of the initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.
Duty Location is:
Major duties include processing grocery orders and purchasing groceries for multiple crews weekly; stocking the food commissary to complete grocery and sundry orders sent by crews for specific delivery dates and times; transporting food orders to staging areas; communicating via park radio system, satellite phone, and normal phone network with crews to receive orders and needs for weekly resupplies; purchasing groceries and supplies using a government‑furnished credit card. The role is responsible for stocking, handling, storing and transporting a full food supply operation for a range of 10‑50 personnel during the months of April through October. Items are loaded and unloaded with consideration given to safety, security and the protection of all items, and all outgoing supplies are labeled with a label identifier.
Vehicle operations include operating motor vehicles up to 26,000 GVWR in steep, wet, icy, slippery, dry, hot and cold conditions throughout parks and nearby cities. On occasion the employee may operate a pickup truck pulling an 8,000 lb. GVW or less trailer to deliver material and supplies to all areas of the parks. Other duties include sharpening and re‑handling hand tools used in trail maintenance, performing minor tool maintenance and preventive maintenance of equipment (e.g., oil change on portable generators), filling and mixing fuels for equipment used by work crews, storing liquid propane for crews’ weekly supply orders, delivering hay and grain products to staging locations, picking up parts and supplies for other work units when shopping for groceries, and intermittently feeding and performing welfare checks of park livestock when animal caretakers are not available.
Physical requirements : Incumbent works indoors/outdoors primarily during daylight hours. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures 100+ degrees). Indoor building temperatures range from 70‑90 degrees. The work environment is dirty, dusty and greasy, and soiling of clothes is inevitable. The work may involve sitting, bending, kneeling, twisting, awkward positions, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, and regular lifting of objects of up to 50 lbs. in weight.
Working Conditions:
Operates motor vehicles on a daily basis, in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and various terrains in the performance of duties, including on curving narrow mountainous roads and occasionally off‑road terrain, and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Must possess a valid State driver’s license. May be required to travel overnight and work weekend shifts. Incumbents are often required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time and to bend, stoop and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions.
Requirements
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. Must operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of official duties; a valid driver’s license is required. Must submit a Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record and all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver’s licenses, whether current or past, possessed, within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities. Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee’s responsibility. Must wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. May be required to work on‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Applicants must be at least 18 years old or at least 16 years old and: (a) have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part‑time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Qualifications
Have the ability to do the work of a Materials Handler without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
This includes work such as processing grocery orders and purchasing groceries for multiple work crews.
Determining locations to purchase groceries and supplies, preparing orders for delivery; safely loading and unloading groceries, supplies and equipment by hand, pallet jack, or powered forklifts.
Performing maintenance and custodial duties.
Mixing fuels, sharpening tools, etc., and other similar duties.
Transport supplies and material by pickup truck or van.
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. 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.
CTAP/CTAP Clearance : 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. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
For more information about this position please contact: Jessica Crow, jessica_crow@nps.gov
Government housing may be available.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
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.
Recruitment Incentive
may be authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
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.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated ‘ineligible’, ‘not qualified’, or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
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.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran’s preference above non‑preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service‑connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS‑09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of two categories:
Well Qualified
– applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Qualified
– applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job.
Competencies and job elements evaluated:
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/12/2026:
Resume
which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. 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 margin on all sides. Supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited.
A complete
Occupational Questionnaire
Other Supporting Documents , if applicable, such as: 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 agency notice.
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, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or otherwise, you must submit all additional proof required by the agency and if applicable, a completed VA letter.
Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Non‑competitive or Special Hiring Authority (i.e., Schedule A, VRA, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, former PLC member, certain military spouses, 30% or more disabled veterans, Pathways interns who have met the eligibility requirements for non‑competitive conversion) must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
Documentation for consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc.; 2) SF‑50s showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. Displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well‑qualified or above 90 on the rating criteria for this position.
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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The Pacific West Region is recruiting for temporary seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours of work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of the initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.
Duty Location is:
Major duties include processing grocery orders and purchasing groceries for multiple crews weekly; stocking the food commissary to complete grocery and sundry orders sent by crews for specific delivery dates and times; transporting food orders to staging areas; communicating via park radio system, satellite phone, and normal phone network with crews to receive orders and needs for weekly resupplies; purchasing groceries and supplies using a government‑furnished credit card. The role is responsible for stocking, handling, storing and transporting a full food supply operation for a range of 10‑50 personnel during the months of April through October. Items are loaded and unloaded with consideration given to safety, security and the protection of all items, and all outgoing supplies are labeled with a label identifier.
Vehicle operations include operating motor vehicles up to 26,000 GVWR in steep, wet, icy, slippery, dry, hot and cold conditions throughout parks and nearby cities. On occasion the employee may operate a pickup truck pulling an 8,000 lb. GVW or less trailer to deliver material and supplies to all areas of the parks. Other duties include sharpening and re‑handling hand tools used in trail maintenance, performing minor tool maintenance and preventive maintenance of equipment (e.g., oil change on portable generators), filling and mixing fuels for equipment used by work crews, storing liquid propane for crews’ weekly supply orders, delivering hay and grain products to staging locations, picking up parts and supplies for other work units when shopping for groceries, and intermittently feeding and performing welfare checks of park livestock when animal caretakers are not available.
Physical requirements : Incumbent works indoors/outdoors primarily during daylight hours. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures 100+ degrees). Indoor building temperatures range from 70‑90 degrees. The work environment is dirty, dusty and greasy, and soiling of clothes is inevitable. The work may involve sitting, bending, kneeling, twisting, awkward positions, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, and regular lifting of objects of up to 50 lbs. in weight.
Working Conditions:
Operates motor vehicles on a daily basis, in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and various terrains in the performance of duties, including on curving narrow mountainous roads and occasionally off‑road terrain, and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Must possess a valid State driver’s license. May be required to travel overnight and work weekend shifts. Incumbents are often required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time and to bend, stoop and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions.
Requirements
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. Must operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of official duties; a valid driver’s license is required. Must submit a Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record and all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver’s licenses, whether current or past, possessed, within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities. Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee’s responsibility. Must wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. May be required to work on‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Applicants must be at least 18 years old or at least 16 years old and: (a) have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part‑time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Qualifications
Have the ability to do the work of a Materials Handler without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
This includes work such as processing grocery orders and purchasing groceries for multiple work crews.
Determining locations to purchase groceries and supplies, preparing orders for delivery; safely loading and unloading groceries, supplies and equipment by hand, pallet jack, or powered forklifts.
Performing maintenance and custodial duties.
Mixing fuels, sharpening tools, etc., and other similar duties.
Transport supplies and material by pickup truck or van.
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. 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.
CTAP/CTAP Clearance : 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. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
For more information about this position please contact: Jessica Crow, jessica_crow@nps.gov
Government housing may be available.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
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.
Recruitment Incentive
may be authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR 575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
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.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated ‘ineligible’, ‘not qualified’, or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
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.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran’s preference above non‑preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service‑connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS‑09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of two categories:
Well Qualified
– applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Qualified
– applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job.
Competencies and job elements evaluated:
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/12/2026:
Resume
which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. 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 margin on all sides. Supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited.
A complete
Occupational Questionnaire
Other Supporting Documents , if applicable, such as: 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 agency notice.
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, and 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or otherwise, you must submit all additional proof required by the agency and if applicable, a completed VA letter.
Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Non‑competitive or Special Hiring Authority (i.e., Schedule A, VRA, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, former PLC member, certain military spouses, 30% or more disabled veterans, Pathways interns who have met the eligibility requirements for non‑competitive conversion) must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
Documentation for consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc.; 2) SF‑50s showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. Displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well‑qualified or above 90 on the rating criteria for this position.
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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