U.S. Department of the Interior
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 typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April-October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Mid April.
Duties Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/29/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
The positions are located at the Natchez Trace Parkway in the following districts:
Dancy District – near Mantee, Mississippi
Kosciusko District – near Kosciusko, Mississippi
Meriwether Lewis District – near Hohenwald, Tennessee
Leipers Fork District – near Leipers Fork, Tennessee
Natchez District – near Natchez, Mississippi
Port Gibson District – near Port Gibson, Mississippi
Ridgeland District – in Ridgeland, Mississippi
The primary function of Tractor Operators during the main season, from late spring to early fall, is to mow and maintain the roadsides along the Parkway and the access roads. During other times of the year, and as necessary during the main season, Tractor Operators perform general maintenance on the Parkway's infrastructure. This includes pavement maintenance such as crack sealing, patching holes, and pulling road shoulders as well as building maintenance including plumbing, painting, roofing, rough carpentry, and minor electrical work. Tractor Operators also remove hazardous trees and limbs and serve as the primary equipment operators. Tractor Operators often work independently or in small groups away from administrative areas and therefore possess all necessary authority and autonomy to carry out normal duty assignments. Emergency call‑outs can occur 24/7.
For more information about the Natchez Trace Parkway, click http://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm.
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The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April-October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Mid April.
Duties Open to the first 100 applicants or until 12/29/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
The positions are located at the Natchez Trace Parkway in the following districts:
Dancy District – near Mantee, Mississippi
Kosciusko District – near Kosciusko, Mississippi
Meriwether Lewis District – near Hohenwald, Tennessee
Leipers Fork District – near Leipers Fork, Tennessee
Natchez District – near Natchez, Mississippi
Port Gibson District – near Port Gibson, Mississippi
Ridgeland District – in Ridgeland, Mississippi
The primary function of Tractor Operators during the main season, from late spring to early fall, is to mow and maintain the roadsides along the Parkway and the access roads. During other times of the year, and as necessary during the main season, Tractor Operators perform general maintenance on the Parkway's infrastructure. This includes pavement maintenance such as crack sealing, patching holes, and pulling road shoulders as well as building maintenance including plumbing, painting, roofing, rough carpentry, and minor electrical work. Tractor Operators also remove hazardous trees and limbs and serve as the primary equipment operators. Tractor Operators often work independently or in small groups away from administrative areas and therefore possess all necessary authority and autonomy to carry out normal duty assignments. Emergency call‑outs can occur 24/7.
For more information about the Natchez Trace Parkway, click http://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm.
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