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Open: April 17, 2026 — Closes: May 8, 2026
Summary
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. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for these parks is April - October, but the season may be extended or reduced due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: June 28, 2026
Major Duties
Open to the first 100 applicants or until 05/08/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Major Duties: The incumbent of this position performs trail maintenance and repair at Cowpens National Battlefield in Gaffney, SC, Kings Mountain National Military Park in Blacksburg, SC, and Ninety-Six National Historic Site in Ninety-Six, SC. The incumbent must be self-directed and able to perform duties with minimum supervision. Work includes tasks associated with trails such as: -Carpentry repairs using simple measurements and hand tools. -Motor vehicle and equipment operation. -Chainsaw operation to including limbing and bucking downed trees and clearing trails. -Using hand tools such as pick and shovel to repair tread of trail (natural, aggregate, and paved surfaces). The incumbent is a member of the parks group maintenance team reporting directly to the Superintendent. Location Information: The trails team will be duty stationed at Cowpens National Battlefield and dispersed to Kings Mountain National Military Park, and Ninety-Six National Historic Site to perform work as needed on a daily basis. All basic services including schools, medical and shopping facilities are located within a short drive of each park. There is a full range of housing for sale or rent in the area and the cost of living is considered low to moderate. Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter. Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Ninety-Six National Historic Site, and the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail are grouped administratively. Staff within the group of parks share subject matter expertise, and travel between the sites for training, shared work requirements, and for mutual support during activities such as such as special events.
