Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Recent Graduate)
U.S. Department of State - Chinook, MT
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Find similar jobs:Park Ranger jobs - U.S. Department of State jobsJob Title: Park Ranger (Interpretation) (Recent Graduate) Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: National Park Service
Job Announcement Number: NWSHRO-15-1498918 RG SALARY RANGE: $48,403.00 to
$62,920.00
/ Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 to
Thursday, September 24, 2015 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0025-09 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time -
Recent Graduates PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location:
Chinook, MT View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: Recent Graduates who have completed a qualifying degree or certificate within the previous two years. Veterans precluded from applying due to their military service obligation must be appointed within 6 years of receiving their degree or certificate. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Q - Nonsensitive SUPERVISORY STATUS: No JOB SUMMARY:
The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016! The Centennial will kick off a second century of stewardship of America’ s national parks and engaging communities through recreation, conservation, and historic preservation programs. Join the celebration to explore, learn, discover, be inspired, or simply have fun in over 400 national parks.
This
position is located in the Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services at Bear
Paw Battlefield in Chinook, MT. The
Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational
institutions or programs. The Recent Graduates Program enables individuals who lack experience to explore Federal civil service employment at the beginning of their careers. The Program engages them at the onset of their work lives, before their career paths are fully established. For more information regarding the Recent Graduate program CLICK
HERE . WHO
MAY APPLY: Applicants
who, within the previous two years, have completed a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying education institution. Preference eligible
veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their two-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty, however cannot exceed six years from the date on which they completed their degree. Veterans must meet the following conditions:
· Must
be a U.S. citizen and at least 16 years of age. ·
Qualifying
certificate programs are post-high school programs that were equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. ·
Educational
institutions must be accredited by organizations recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. To verify accreditation, please visit: Database of Accredited PostSecondary Institutions and Programs .
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE REQUIRED
DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION. Please read the entire announcement before you
apply. To view the entire announcement, select "Print Preview" at the right hand side of this screen. TRAVEL REQUIRED
Occasional Travel
Occaasional travel may be required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED Yes
Occasional travel to meetings, trainings, and other site locations may be required to perform duties of this position. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must meet eligibility requirements for Pathways Recent Graduates Program Favorable Background Investigation
Valid State Driver's License in good standing Wearing a uniform is required DUTIES: This
position is responsible for educating the public about the park’ s resources and supporting the Resource Protection, Conservation and Management and Public Use Management programs. Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Researches,
develops, and presents briefings, lectures, multi-media shows, structured and impromptu talks, guided tours, and on and off-site arid thematic interpretive programs in areas such as Native American culture, geology, nature, wildlife, plant biology and history. Develops
interpretive programs that are thematic, address multiple learning styles, present multiple points of view, and provide opportunities for emotional and intellectual connections. Presents
interpretive talks and conduct activities (i.e. guided walks or tour) utilizing a variety of presentation techniques appropriate for school groups. Manages, schedules, and coordinates
education/interpretive staff and program logistics including resolving
maintenance and ordering and purchasing supplies. Serves as a frontline supervisor or lead, evaluating employee performance, achieving employee development and ensuring EEO practices. Serves as a program and logistics
coordinator, ensuring quality and accuracy of a park or similar setting’ s
informational bulletins. Operates, maintains, and
troubleshoots a variety of computer programs (including specific computer software, various printers, plotters, copiers, and scanners).
Physical Demands: Ranger work is
indoor and outdoor work. Almost all Ranger positions have some outdoor work, to a greater or lesser degree. Interpretive work involves extensive periods of
standing and walking, in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines, carrying backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads.
Work Environment: Ranger
presentations are given indoors in visitor centers, in school classrooms or community centers, and often outdoors at campgrounds or on trails, some of which are level and some of which are steep and can be wet, or icy. The Ranger is
subjected to frequent hot and cold weather, insects, and other discomforts and, in some cases, hazards of rough terrain.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: All qualification
requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify
for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess either the specialized experience or the education as described below.
Equivalent combinations of experience and education may also be used to qualify.
To qualify for this
position at the GS-09 level applicants must possess: A. Specialized
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience is experience serving as a tour leader/guide in a park, recreation, or
conservation area; presenting natural, cultural, or historical interpretive programs to diverse audiences; and experience assisting in the research and development of materials for presentation on topics that include natural, cultural, and historical education. OR
B. Substitution of
Education for Specialized Experience: successful completion of two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree (36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, social sciences, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. OR
C. Combination of
Qualifying Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education or the type and levels described above in A and B. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of one year is qualifying for combination.
Credit
will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. In order to receive credit for experience, your resume must clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities
for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the number of hours worked per week. Credit for experience is given on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience
is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience.
No additional credit is given for overtime. In describing the nature of
your duties (your experience), please be clear and concise. We will not make assumptions regarding your
experience. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
Please submit a legible copy of your school transcripts for eligibility verification. It need not be an official transcript; however, if you are selected, you may be required to submit an official transcript prior to entering on duty.
TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENT: You must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited
institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), grade-point average or class ranking, and degree/certificate completion date. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Failure to submit
the required transcript(s) will make you ineligible for further consideration. Education must
be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
If
selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement that sets forth the expectations of the Program. You will be provided Training and Developmental experience:
Orientation program for Recent
Graduates hired for the program Mentorship throughout the program Individual Development Plan to
create and track Recent Graduates’ career planning, professional development, and training activities At least 40 hours of formal,
interactive training each year of the program Positions offer opportunity for career advancement
Pathways
limited circumstances a term appointment lasting 1-4 years). To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must have: Successfully completed at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program.
Demonstrated successful job performance. Met the qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted.
Background Investigation: You will be required to complete
a background investigation with favorable adjudication prior to entry on duty. Probationary
Period: A probationary period of one-year shall apply to all new federal employees.
Driver License: You may
operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties. A valid state driver license is required for this position. As a condition
of employment, you will be required to submit a completed GSA Form 3607, 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 discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Your employment, after tentative selection, will be
contingent upon receipt of these documents in a timely manner and that those documents establish, to the satisfaction of the selecting official, that you possess a valid driver's license.
Uniform: You will be required to properly wear a
National Park Service. A uniform allowance will be provided to offset some of these costs.
Selective Service: Male applicants born after December
31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System or provide proof that they are exempt from Selective Service Law.
For more information, please visit: http://www.sss.gov/default.htm HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Once the
application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and the minimum qualification requirements for this job.
If you meet the basic qualification
requirements, your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire will be used to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training,
etc. Applicants
who meet the qualification requirements specified above for this position will be evaluated, and a score assigned, based upon the responses provided on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position.
Applicants
who meet the qualification requirements based on responses provided in the Applicant Assessment Questionnaire will be placed in one of three
categories: 1) Best Qualified - meets
the minimum qualification standards and excels in most requirements of the position; 2) Well Qualified - meets the minimum qualification standards and meets most requirements of the position; 3) Qualified - meets the minimum
qualification standards and, but does not possess the relevant competencies to a substantive degree. Within these
categories, applicants referred to the selecting official that are eligible for Veteran's Preference will receive selection priority over Non-Veterans. You
will be evaluated for this position based upon information reflected in your resume and supporting documents. We will review your application package to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Your ratings are subject to change if discrepancies exist between your responses and your supporting documents.
All applicants
will be rated on the following Skills or Competencies: Ability to research, develop, and present thematic interpretive programs on a variety of interpretive and educational themes. Ability to develop and manage all aspects of a high quality interpretive program and visitor center operation.
Ability to prepare a wide range of interpretive media. Ability to operate
and maintain a variety of computer programs.
Skill in communicating orally and educating others in the interpretive process.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Veterans' Preference applies to category rating. Within each quality category, veteran's preference eligibles are listed first, including CP, CPS, XP,
and TP. In addition, veterans who have a 10% or more
service-connected compensable disability (CP or CPS) are placed at the top of the highest quality category. Applicants referred are listed on the
selection certificate alphabetically (veteran's preference eligibles before non-veterans) without scores. See the Office of Personnel Management's VetGuide for more information about Veteran's
Preference:http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx BENEFITS: Applicants hired under an Recent Graduate
appointment for a period expected to last longer than one year are eligible for health and life insurance coverage as long as they are in pay status for at least one-third of the total period of time from the date of their initial
appointment to the date of the completion of the program. The cost of premiums is split between the employee and the agency, as it is for all permanent
employees. The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees by clicking HERE . OTHER INFORMATION:
1. All qualification requirements must be met by the
closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the
qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
2. The Staffing Branch of the Northwest Servicing Human
Resources Office may not solicit applicants for additional or missing information/documents. Please ensure
that your application packet is complete prior to submittal. 3. Government housing is not available for this
position.
4. Career Transition Assistance Plan and Interagency (CTAP/ICTAP):
If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this
vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an
agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
5: Park Unit/Area Information: Bear Paw Battlefield,
located 16 miles south of Chinook, Montana, is one of four sites in the Montana unit of Nez
Perce National Historical Park. Forty miles short of the Canadian border and following a five-day battle and siege, the Nez Perce ceased fighting at Bear Paw on October 5th, 1877, in which Chief Joseph gave his immortal speech: "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever." Chinook is a small town
(population 1500) located in the heart of the Milk River valley. Farming and ranching are the two major industries within the area. Elementary
and high school, medical, and service amenities are available. More complete services are available in Havre
(20 miles) or Great Falls (135 miles), Montana.
For more information, please see http://www.nps.gov/biho or http://www.chinookmontana.com
HOW TO APPLY: To
apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package
must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, September 24, 2015 to receive consideration.
To begin , click "Apply
Online" to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select
your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the Occupational Questionnaire. Click the
"Submit My Answers" button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your
application is complete , log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the "Application Status" link and then select the more
information link for this position. The
Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation
received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may
To return to an
incomplete application , log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Faxing
Applications or Supporting Documents: You
are encouraged to apply online. Applying
online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE:
If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed
the Occupational Questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
1.
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information.
The Vacancy ID is 1498918 . 2.
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. If
you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application
package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, September 24, 2015 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax
confirmation in the event verification is needed. To complete the
occupational questionnaire and submit via fax: 1.
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire 2.
Print the 1203FX form http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf , follow the instructions and provide your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire items. The Vacancy ID is 1498918 .
3.
Fax all six pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX
will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS: If
you need help, or have problems using the online application process, send an email to applicationmanagerhelpdesk@opm.gov .
Applications
must be typed or printed clearly in dark ink.
Other forms or additional information on how to apply for Federal jobs can be obtained at http://www.usajobs.gov/ ,
or by calling (478) 757-3000 or RDD (478) 744-2299. Note:
If you receive an email stating that there was a technical problem uploading your documents, you should fax the applicable documentation to OPM at 478-757-3144. Be sure to use the fax
cover sheet that was linked in the vacancy announcement; include the appropriate Vacancy ID Number ( 1498918 ) so that the fax is processed
properly and promptly. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The
following documents are required and must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement:
1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire , and 2. Your resume
or application form. Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information. If you
need assistance, you may find additional information
at:http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/ResumeAndApplicationTips#icc 3. Veterans
preference documentation (DD-214 or equivalent that shows honorable
discharge, SF-15 and VA letter, as appropriate (if applicable). (See Other Information section for more details.)
4. Transcripts Applicants MUST provide
documentation of completion within the previous 2 years of a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. NOTE: Veterans
precluded from applying within the two-year window due to a military service obligation, must provide documentation of discharge or release from military service within the previous 2 years and completion of satisfactory degree or certificate program within the previous 6 years. (Official transcript may be required prior to appointment if you are selected.)
5.
CTAP/ICTAP documentation, (if applicable). (See Other Information section for more details.)
AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Pam Amburgey Phone: (360)565-3031
Email: PAMELA_AMBURGEY@NPS.GOV Agency Information:
NWSHRO
Please do not mail application materials, WA
98362 WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. All qualified applicants will be notified regarding the outcome of this announcement.
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