These Laborer (MVO) positions are located in the Trails Maintenance Branch at Acadia National Park and will engage in all aspects of trail maintenance, construction, and repair. The typical seasonal period is early May through early November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2025.

Duties

Open to the first 150 applicants or until 01/13/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Routine maintenance and construction of hiking trails, trail drainages (water bars, dips, and culverts), iron pins and handrails, stonework, and trail bridges. Marks trails with rock cairns and blazes. Moves materials to job site. Safely and effectively uses and maintains hand and power tools required for the job and has the ability to maintain those tools properly. Operates and performs minor operator maintenance on light duty motor vehicles within the park.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety 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. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT): Have knowledge and experience constructing and maintaining trails and a wide variety of trail related features. Have constructed and maintained log and/or rock water bars, dips or swales, culverts, drystone retaining walls, trail foot bridges, and tread surfaces. Have experience using and maintaining the appropriate tools for this job. Have operated small loaders, tractors, or ATVs for trails similar tasks. Have the ability to carry out routine trail work assignments competently with little supervision. 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.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Acadia National Park POB 177 Route 233 McFarland Hill Drive Bar Harbor, ME 04634 US
• Name: Christy Alfano
• Phone: (559) 972-1429
• Email: [email protected]