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These are Temporary, Seasonal appointments not to exceed 1,039 hours.
Anticipated Winter Season: 10/19/25 - 04/04/26
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
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- Invasive plant treatments via herbicide application using backpack sprayers, utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), and trucks with mounted spray equipment.
- Invasive plant removal by mechanical means, utilizing hand and power tools.
- Daily record keeping of invasive plant treatment data and field notes.
- Site assessments for restoration needs.
- Inventory and monitoring of rangeland health.
- Hazard tree analysis.
- Propagation and planting of trees.
- GPS & GIS data collection and management.
- Safe operation of trucks, trailers, and various other equipment.
- Carry out assignments primarily in front country areas but also to include backcountry riparian locations.
- Perform work outdoors under sometimes difficult field conditions such as inclement weather, proximity to roadways, steep terrain, plant and insect pest presence.
- Ensure the park's rangeland fences are maintained and will occasionally construct new fence or remove old fence as needed
- Assist with rangeland restoration projects including drill seeding, hydroseeding, invasive plant management, and equipment operation
- Assist with revegetation projects of various sizes and scope
- Contribute to and assist with ongoing vegetation and rangeland research and monitoring
- Assist with irrigation infrastructure repairs and maintenance
- Perform Integrated Pest Management (IPM) assignments
- Employees selected at the GS-05 level:
+ Will follow specific guidelines and instructions and completed work will be checked by crew leaders.
- Employees selected at the GS-06 level:
+ Will at times be assigned more complex responsibilities requiring a higher level of knowledge and experience in the field of rangeland management and invasive plant control.
+ Will be tasked with assisting in project development and implementation, as well as oversight of lower graded field employees, requiring a greater level of cumulative experience, knowledge, and technical ability.
procedures to mitigate hazards encountered.
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- 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.
- HOUSING: Government housing may be available.
- UNIFORM: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- WORK SCHEDULE: You may be required to work weekends and holidays.
- DRIVER'S LICENSE: If selected for a position/location 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
- HERBICIDE/PESTICIDE USE: You may be required to apply pesticide and/or herbicide to plants to control exotic or invasive plant species on a regular recurring basis throughout the season.
- You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/19/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
- Performing exotic plant control with the application of herbicides;
- Performing manual exotic plant control such as pulling or cutting;
- Keeping field notes concerning range research or management activities; and/or
- other related experience.
- Identifying exotic plant infestations;
- Collecting and organizing range research or management data;
- Performing vegetation monitoring;
- Assisting with planning range research or management projects;
- Assisting with monitoring and maintaining flood irrigation systems; and/or
- other related experience.
Education
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill one or more additional selections at any time without notification.
Positions will be filled at one grade level and have no promotion potential.
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.
The National Park Service has determined that most temporary positions 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.
Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your 2-page 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 in the Assessment Questionnaire, 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.
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 three categories:
- Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
- 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.
- Horticulture
- Leadership
- Mechanics
- Pest Control
- Rangeland Management
- Technology Application
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
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- Resume (2 pages) 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 to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. 2-PAGE RESUME: Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You can only submit one resume; Only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes.
- Complete All Required Assessments.
+ 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.
- College transcripts, if qualifying based on education.
- Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan 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 (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
08/06/2025 to 08/19/2025
This job will close when we have received
50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn moreSalary
$19.33 to - $21.54 per hour
Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 6
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Zion National Park
Zion National Park, UT
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - Not to exceed 1,039 hours
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
- 0455 Range Technician
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
- Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
IM-1539-ZION-25-12774513-DE
Control number
842495900
Salary
USD 19 - 21 /hourly
Hourly based
Remote Job
Worldwide
UT , United States
