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Open: May 14, 2026 — Closes: May 20, 2026
Summary
This position is located in Joshua Tree National Park, in the Facility Management - Trails Division. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will be in a non-pay status for 1 pay period, to occur sometime around June/July, and you will be in a pay status for the remainder of the year. Hiring Manager Contact: Daniel Ramirez daniel_ramirez@nps.gov
Major Duties
Major Duties: Lead and perform at the journeyman level in the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation. construction, and stabilization of park trails and related public use facilities throughout Joshua Tree National Park. Responsible for daily on-site decisions concerning workflow and assign and distribution workflow for their crew. Teaches and demonstrates trail maintenance and construction methods and techniques to the crew and volunteers, leads and sets the pace when working alongside them Operates gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment to transport personnel, supplies, materials, tools and equipment to job sites and trailheads. Reports progress of work to the supervisor and makes appropriate recommendations concerning work operations and Issues, including the need for additional on-the-job training for individual employees as necessary.