Sign Painter (Motor Vehicle Operator) (Seasonal)

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists with all aspects of designed fabricating and installing pedestrian and vehicle wayfinding signs traffic signs regulatory and safety signs visitor information signs and interpretative panels.
• Assist with evaluations of sign needs in the fields and in the formulation of sign plans
• Fabricate maintain restore repair and replace historic and non-historic signs that include rustic log wood and aluminum sign substrates.
• Fabrication of letter routing and engraving templates. Operate maintain and troubleshoot computer output devices that include vinyl plotter printer and CNC router. Maintain repair and construct concrete and stone sign bases pedestals and guard-walls.
• Performs and leads carpentry work at a high level of competency often taking on the most complicated phases of project work assigned to the crew and occasionally leads lower graded workers volunteers and interns in these tasks.
• Transports tools materials employees vehicles and equipment with variety of vehicles weighing under 26000 GVW to job sites.

Physical Effort: Heavy physical effort is required in bending lifting and using hand and power tools in fabricating and installing signs. As examples of typical strenuous activity incumbent carries objects weighing - 40 to 60 lbs frequently hikes up to 8 miles daily and must be able to do so while carrying a backpack signs and digging tools. The incumbent may spend up to nine hours a day digging holes and installing signs and posts.

Working Conditions: This work is performed indoors and outdoors on high narrow steep and congested trails at elevations that rise approximately 1000 to 2000 feet in above sea level This work is also performed in urban areas of high pedestrian and traffic congestion. It is performed in all types of weather and involves exposure to extreme heat dampness wind dust and noise. Sign installation involves the use of ladders and lifts which will expose the incumbent to heights sometime requiring fall protection. This job will also require the incumbent to work occasionally around and near Poison Oak and in areas where stinging insects and ticks may be a hazard.

Government housing may be available.

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. You may be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record. You may also be required to 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 drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You will 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 shift work.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• You may be required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• This is a bargaining unit position represented by LIUNA Local 1276.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/17/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to do the work of a Sign Painter (MVO) without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
2. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic).
3. Practices in Construction Structure.
4. Dexterity and Safety.
5. Knowledge of materials.
6. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
7. Ability to interpret instructions and specifications etc. (other than blueprints).

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire and if it does not your application will be marked as not eligible. 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.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

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.