Seasonal Summer Laborer

National Park Service
Bullhead City, AZ

JobSummary

This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The last cut-off date is 11:59 pm (est), June 10, 2026 Please see the "NEXT STEPS" section for additional cut off dates.

LowGrade

00

HighGrade

00

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

Pacific West Region (Interior Regions 8,9,10 and 12) - Lake Mead National Recreation Area

OrganizationCodes

IN/IN10

Relocation

False

HiringPath

  • fed-transition
  • special-authorities
  • public

MCOTags

  • 2025 Hiring Freeze Exempt - Section 4C
  • Approved Seasonal FY26
  • Approved External Hire Exemption 2/2026

AgencyMarketingStatement

Please visit find a park for additional park information. This position is located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, in the Facilities Division. For the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority: You must live within 75 miles of Bullhead City, Arizona and/or Boulder City, Nevada to qualify for this position. You must upload proof that your home is inside this 75-mile radius. Check the Required Documents & How To Apply sections to review exactly what you need to upload with your application.

TravelCode

1

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

  • The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY Summer seasonal Laborers not to exceed 1039 hours work hours in a service year. Summer employment typically runs from May through November, but exact dates may vary based on funding, weather, project needs, and visitation levels. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding. The duty stations for the parks are: Lake Mead National Recreational Area - Boulder City, & Bullhead City, Arizona DUTIES: Performs all miscellaneous general labor related to area maintenance. Performs manual labor in the functions of lakeshore cleanup, including trash pickup, cleaning toilets, and trimming vegetation. Assists in pumping toilets. Performs simple repairs to building and structures using simple hand tools. Carries paints, ladders, prepares and hand paints simple surfaces such as buildings, docks, and road signs. Irrigates and trims trees and shrubs, operates sprinkler systems. Cleans, sweeps, and mops comfort stations and other buildings. Collects trash from roads, campgrounds, picnic areas and beaches. Performs all miscellaneous general labor related to area maintenance. Loads and unloads equipment and supplies. Drives light vehicles/pickups. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry heavy maintenance materials. Must be able to walk, climb up ladders and down manholes, crawl, bend, and have use of both arms and both hands. Must be able to hear, see and speak. Working Conditions: Must be able to work in desert conditions in temperatures in excess of 100° F. Works in all weather conditions. May experience paint fumes, sawdust, grease, oil and cleansers. Must work safely around heavy equipment and other machinery, on high ladders, structures, or down in manholes. Extended exposure to direct sunlight and frequently strong winds. Work areas include water surfaces in boats, various types of rocky, sandy uneven terrain and inside workshops with loud noises.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Requirements

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 may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to 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 discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. 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. Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) 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.

Evaluations

Applicants will be evaluated based on how well they meet the qualification requirements for the position. Upon receipt of a completed application package, the Servicing Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages. Resumes longer than two pages will not be reviewed. Applicants may submit only one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine qualifications and eligibility. If more than one resume is submitted, only the most recent submission will be reviewed. This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking, and veterans' preference procedures do not apply. The Servicing Human Resources Office will determine whether applicants meet the qualification and eligibility requirements described in this announcement. Applicants who meet these requirements may be referred to the selecting official on a certificate of eligibles for consideration. Applicants must certify that they maintain a permanent and exclusive residence within the defined vicinity of the field unit(s) listed in this announcement. Residency eligibility will be verified during the hiring process. If your resume is incomplete or does not demonstrate that you meet the qualification requirements or specialized experience described in this announcement, you may be determined ineligible or not qualified for further consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Your resume will be reviewed for evidence of the following competencies: 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)

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/10/2026. You must provide documentation to support your eligibility and qualification claims. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibility sections to ensure you submit the appropriate information. You will only be considered for eligibilities for which you have provided the required supporting documentation. Applications may be submitted through USAJOBS or through other authorized methods identified by the agency (e.g., third-party platforms or local outreach efforts) to support targeted recruitment under this authority. Applicants submitting materials outside of USAJOBS must: Submit a complete application package by the closing date of this announcement, and Ensure all materials are formatted and consistent with the application instructions outlined in this announcement, including resume requirements and supporting documentation. All applications, regardless of submission method, will be evaluated using the same criteria and requirements to ensure a fair and equitable hiring process. Applications received after the closing date, or that do not meet the requirements outlined in this announcement, will not be considered. USAJOBS Application Instructions Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application" To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12948513 Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS. Select documents you want included in this application. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed. Select if you want to include your demographic information. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.

WhatToExpectNext

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. Standing Register Open Continuous Information: Cutoffs will be used for this announcement. Consideration will be given to candidates in sequential order within each group as depicted below as each group is exhausted. Qualification must be met for those applications submitted by the cut-off date. Applicants from the first group are entered onto the inventory at the same time, and those who apply later are entered as they are rated. Cutoff Dates: Group 1: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 5/1/26 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 5/10/26 Group 2: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 5/11/26 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 5/20/26 Group 3: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 05/21/26 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 5/30/26 Group 4: Applications received from 12:00 am (EST) 6/1/26 to 11:59 pm (EST) on 6/10/26 Note: To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications. Please note that certificates of qualified applicants will be issued in order of groups. Your application may not be reviewed or referred if supervisor has a certificate of qualified applicants and the group you applied in is not reviewed by the closing date of the announcement.

RequiredDocuments

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/10/2026: 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 to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. 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 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. Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP) 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 well qualified. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they exceed minimal qualifications for this position (i.e. Resume supports substantial possession of stated competencies) for the position. Proof of residence (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy). [A driver's license cannot be used as proof.] 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.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://home.nps.gov/aboutus/benefits.htm

OtherInformation

For additional information: Phil_Sauvey@nps.gov Government housing is NOT available at Lake Mead National Recreation Area This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement, the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. For the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority: You must live within 75 miles of either Bullhead City, Arizona and/or Boulder City, Nevada to qualify for this position. You must upload proof that your home is inside this 75-mile radius. Check the Required Documents & How To Apply sections to review exactly what you need to upload with your application. 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. A 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 (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS). 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. 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.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

samantha_pafko@ios.doi.gov

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

AdjudicationType

  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness
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