Individual Placement - 2026 NPS George Washington Memorial Parkway Participants

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Position Summary A pair of members will work as a team alongside NPS employees conducting a variety of trail maintenance activities. Members will gain knowledge and experience in the workings of a National Park Service facility division as well as in depth knowledge of a wide variety of trail types from paved bike trails to narrow hiking trails and their associated structures. Members will also be expected to work independently as a team and individually. Location: Arlington, VA: Schedule: May 25, 2026 - August 14, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities: Trail bridge repairs include decking and railing replacement, pavement repairs, and vegetation cutback on Mount Vernon Trail; Boardwalk repairs including structural replacement on Theodore Roosevelt Island and Dyke Marsh Trails; Various trail and trail bridge repairs at Great Falls Park; Trail and bridge inspections on all GWMP trail system Marginal Duties: Support the Trails Supervisor to accomplish other trail work priorities as needed Required Qualifications: Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more; Must be a minimum of 1...