USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago
Seasonal Student Trainee (Laborer-Trails)
Empire, Michigan, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$20.30/hr - $23.69/hrSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is looking for a Seasonal Student Trainee to perform very heavy physical labor in the maintenance and construction of the park unit's trail system. The role involves clearing trails, maintaining trail structures, and using various tools and equipment.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Clearing brush and fallen limbs from trails. Cleans, repairs and constructs log or rock drains; installs log or rock retainer bars/steps and checks/ constructs foot and stock bridges from native materials
Constructs and maintains trail structures such as turnpikes, causeways, cribbing trail tread and constructs new segments of trail; performs rehabilitation and meadow restoration on abandoned or heavily impacted sections of trail
Uses and maintains tools and equipment to include shovels, picks, rakes, axes, Pulaski's, McLeod's crosscut, pole, bow, boppers, chisels, sledgehammers, single jacks, rock bars, draw knives, measuring tapes, levels, squares, scribes, jackhammers, rock drills, etc
Assists other park crews on projects if time permits
Qualification
Required
A legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
Pathways participant agreement is required
You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties
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
Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school
Housing may be available
Applicants must be physically fit and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the elements listed in Section 25 of the Online Occupational Questionnaire
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
Dexterity and Safety
Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Able to lift and carry objects weighing over 50 pounds
Can hike long distances over challenging terrain and work in demanding environmental conditions
Follow oral and written instructions on reoccurring assignments
Have utilized standard safety equipment and follow proper safety procedures to avoid serious injury
A legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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