The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through June but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April or May 2025.

Duties

Duty Locations are: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Yosemite National Park Works as member of the parks forestry road crew performing tree/brush hazard removal operations. Operates tree removal equipment to include chain saws, brush chipper, pruning saws, and stump cutter/gobbler. Under direct/close supervision and following directions, helps journeyman tree workers by assisting in felling, jacking, wedging, flushing, trimming, pruning and/or removal, and rigging which consists of applying cable and/or nylon straps and iron snatch blocks to anchor tree for pulling. Repairs damaged turf from tree and stump removal. Assists in planting, pruning, shearing and general maintenance or repair of landscapes associated with project work. Treats stumps and hand-loads dump trucks. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks associated with the forestry and roads operations such as handling asphalt by shovel and rake, cleaning ditch lines and culverts, roadside brushing, sweeping and traffic flagging. Physical Effort: The incumbent is required to use heavy physical effort to operate chain saws, and to move logs, brush, etc. Frequent lifting and moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds is required while loading trucks, handling equipment, moving limbs, etc. The work performed frequently involves standing for long periods of time, walking long distances in difficult terrain, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and working in awkward positions/environments. Working Conditions: Work is performed outside in a variety of vegetation types, elevations and conditions. Terrain ranges from flat to steep, rocky, and covered in downed logs, limbs, and vegetation. Work is occasionally performed in bad weather and often in extreme temperatures. Special care must be taken when operating equipment. The incumbent is continually exposed to dirt, saw dust, petroleum products, falling limbs/trees, etc. To reduce the dangers from these conditions, the incumbent follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Have the ability to do the work of Tree Worker Helper without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) This includes work such as experience trimming trees, use of chainsaws and axes to fall, limb, and buck trees. Maintain tools and equipment in a safe and usable condition. use rope and cable for tree rigging and removal. 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. Additional information on the specific qualification requirements for this position are found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. It is available for review on OPM's web site at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118C/index.htm 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 (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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/ICTAP Statement: 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. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

Education

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

Contacts

• Address PWR Seasonal Recruitment 333 Bush Street Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94104 US
• Name: Kellie Lasswell
• Email: [email protected]