Summary These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Mid June-July 2025. Positions at Black Canyon and Curecanti are Fulltime, position at Capulin Volcano is Parttime. Please be sure to select location you are interested in and whether you want Fulltime or Parttime work. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below: Responsibilities For more information and tips on writing a federal resume, watch this 5 minute video. This position performs the full range of custodial work including cleaning and servicing vault toilets, buildings, campgrounds, and emptying trash receptacles. These positions are required to operate a government vehicle to perform assigned work and may provide general labor assistance to others in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc. These are uniformed positions and must be able to respond to visitors politely. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, located in western Colorado, is renowned for its dramatic and awe-inspiring landscapes. This rugged, remote park is home to the Black Canyon, a steep, narrow chasm carved by the Gunnison River over millions of years. The canyon walls rise up to 2,700 feet, offering some of the most visually striking and geologically significant landscapes in the United States. Visitors are captivated by the park's deep gorges, towering cliffs, and breathtaking vistas. The park's diverse ecosystems range from high desert to montane environments, providing a rich habitat for wildlife and a variety of outdoor activities. Hiking, rock climbing, fishing, and scenic driving are popular ways to explore the park's rugged terrain, with the South Rim offering spectacular overlooks and the North Rim offering a more remote experience. The park is also a designated International Dark Sky Park, offering unparalleled stargazing opportunities. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a place of extreme natural beauty, solitude, and history. The surrounding landscape is part of the Gunnison Basin, a vital watershed, and the park plays an important role in the conservation of both natural resources and cultural heritage. Whether enjoying the park's stunning vistas, the challenge of climbing its steep rock walls, or the quiet solitude of its wilderness, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is an inspiring and unique location for both visitors and those dedicated to preserving its wild character. Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Capulin Volcano National Monument - Capulin Volcano National Monument is an 800-acre park located in rural northeast New Mexico approximately 32 miles east of Raton, NM and 57 miles west of Clayton NM off U.S. Highway 64/87. Elevations range from 7,242 to 8,182 feet. Capulin Volcano is located near the villages of Capulin, Folsom and Des Moines. There is limited services in these smaller villages. Raton (population 5,960) and Trinidad CO (56 miles distant) (population 8,175) have housing, educational, medical, religious, cultural and shopping opportunities. Average daily temperatures range from 40s to 50s F in winter and 80s to low 90s F in summer. This is a great location in northern New Mexico to pursue outdoor adventures and participate in recreational activities in the southern Rocky Mountains. Capulin Volcano National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) Curecanti National Recreation Area, located in southwestern Colorado, is a stunning natural gem offering a variety of recreational activities and breathtaking scenic beauty. The area encompasses over 40 miles of pristine shoreline along the Gunnison River, surrounded by towering cliffs, lush vegetation, and rugged canyons. The recreation area is home to three large reservoirs-Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Crystal Reservoirs-each offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports. Curecanti is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous hiking trails, wildlife viewing areas, and camping opportunities. The surrounding landscape includes the majestic San Juan Mountains and offers a diverse range of flora and fauna. The park's rich history is evident in its historic structures, including remnants of early 20th-century dams and the nearby Gunnison River Valley's cultural heritage. The area offers a unique blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities, making it a desirable location for both visitors and those working to preserve and protect its resources. Whether exploring the high desert terrain, enjoying water-based recreation, or immersing in the tranquility of the vast landscapes, Curecanti National Recreation Area provides an inspiring and dynamic environment for both work and play. Curecanti National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Government housing may be available. You may 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/or shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. If selected for a position/location, you may be 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. 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. 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) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) 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. 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 ICTAP/CTAP 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information 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. Click here for the Federal Wage Schedule Website to calculate location specific pay. This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at any time without notification. 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. Physical Effort: Moderately heavy physical effort is required when: using ladder and scaffolds to clean walls, ceilings, windows, ceiling fixtures, etc.; operating powered equipment; removing cans of or other containers of trash; and occasionally lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Usually works indoors in areas, which normally have adequate, heat, light, and ventilation. Is exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in stripping floors, etc. Care is required to avoid serious injuries when working on ladders and scaffolds and when using heavy powered equipment. Occasionally works outdoors in possible inclement weather conditions and/or extreme temperatures.