KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Selective Service Registration if applicable.
• Must possess or be able to obtain state issued driver's license.
• Wearing a National Park Service uniform is required.

Great Basin National Park:  Operate cash register, balance and reconcile shift reports, open and close visitor center, sells cave tour tickets, Inter-Agency Federal Recreation Passes.  Process remits and deposits to the Federal Reserve Bank.  Answers Advance Ticket Phone and processes orders for advance tickets.  Answer visitor questions and disseminates information of the park and surrounding area in a professional manner.

 

Keeps record of visitations statistics, compile monthly use reports and enters into the Public Use web site.  Read and record traffic information.  Maintaining traffic counters.  

 

Lake Mead National Recreation Area:  Serves as a front line representative of the agency, works at an entrance station, visitor center, campground, or other visitor contact station provides answers to recurring visitor questions concerning the specific park area, explains the areas recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, and campground availability; distributes maps, brochures, and other printed material; provides directions and routes of travel through the park; and informs visitors of potential safety hazards responsible for collecting appropriate fees at park entrance station, campground, or other visitor contact station while following established accountability guidelines for handling government funds operates an electronic cash register, performs opening and closing shift functions, issues entrance receipts, park passes, and federal recreation passports, and verifies receipts and passes may perform campground duties such as collecting fees, monitoring campground self-registration, checking site availability, and compliance checks.

 

Other duties include traffic control, gathering information regarding accidents or incidents, radio dispatch, minor maintenance duties, restocking of supplies, provides emergency medical treatment to current level of training and responsibility, serve as a member of the area’s search and rescue or fire suppression crew.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Standing for long periods of time, walking, bending, lifting of moderately heavy items and sedentary work is required.  Mental stress and physical fatigue occur due to high volume of personal contacts and the responsibility of dealing with large amounts of money. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Work is often performed in small, outdoor structures with open windows which results in exposure to extremes of temperature, rain, snow, wind, and direct sunlight. Park areas may be geographically located in areas of high elevation, rugged terrain or dense populations.  High levels of vehicle noise and emissions may exist during heavy visitation periods.  Duties may be performed alone in isolated locations.

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.

 

Selective Placement Factor (Mandatory Screen Out):  Handling money

 

·         Applicants must be able to collect and account for money. 

 

In addition to the selective placement factor described above, applicants must also meet the following qualification requirements.

 

For the GS-04 grade level

 

Experience:  Applicants must have one year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates my ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of a Visitor Use Assistant.  General experience includes greeting the public, disseminating information, providing directions and fee collection.  

OR

Education:  Applicants must have two years of education above high school (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).  This education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college, or university.  

OR

Equivalent combination of experience and education.

 

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience regardless of whether compensation was received or whether the experience was gained in a part-time or full-time occupation.  Full-time work is generally considered 40 hours per week.  Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.  Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position, the starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the number of hours scheduled to work per week.

 

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors.  Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.  It is available for review on OPM's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that the applicable educational provisions have been met.  To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts with your name, school name, credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.  If you cannot obtain a copy of your transcripts you may submit a list of courses, with course name, credit hours, and grade point average.  Transcripts do not need to be official but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify then you will need to provide official transcripts before you enter on duty.

 

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:  http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html  All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

 

Special Instructions for Foreign Education:  Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements.  You must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.  It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement,Friday, December 09, 2011,  unless otherwise stated in the vacancy announcement.

 

You must submit documentation of how you meet the selective placement factor(s) and/or quality ranking factor(s), as indicated in this vacancy announcement, to be considered qualified for this position.  

 

You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.  Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle.  You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists.  Lastly, you may 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 discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.  Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.  

 

Must wear the National Park Service uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.

 

May be assigned to work nights, early mornings, rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.  

 

Government housing may be available. 

 

Overtime is required.  

                                                         

All federal employees are required to have federal payments (salary) made by direct deposit.

 

Under the Requirements of the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), all new Federal employees, must have a background investigation. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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.  The questions are related to the following competencies required for successful performance in this position:

 

·         Arithmetic

·         Interpersonal

·         Speaking

·         Writing

·         Flexibility

 

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click on the following link View Occupational Questionnaire. 

 

To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation, and responses to the assessment questionnaire will be conducted.  If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your competencies.

 

Basis for Rating:  Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates.  Candidates will be ranked into 3 categories:

 

·         Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position.

·         Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job.

·         Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.

 

VETERANS PREFERENCE:  Veteran's 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.

Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave and annual leave. 

To find out more about benefits listed above click here:  http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:

If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) 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 92 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP / CTAP 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. 

 

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a legible copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.  If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.

 

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

Non-competitive appointment - you may apply if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.  For additional information regarding Schedule A appointment eligibility visit: https://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp

 

If you upload your documents using Application Manager, DO NOT FAX the same documents.  To verify uploaded documents have been processed, please wait one hour to ensure they have cleared the virus scan.  You can verify that your uploaded documents are attached to your application by checking the Details tab of your Application Manager account https://applicationmanager.gov for this vacancy announcement.  Your documents will display under the Details tab in the Document area.

 

If you have documents in your Application Manager account from a previous vacancy announcement they can be opened, copied and saved then reused as an upload file for this vacancy.  Uploading your documents will speed the processing of your application for this announcement.

 

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 Office Code (JY) and VIN (six digit code) so that the fax is processed properly and promptly.  For further questions regarding applying online or by fax, please contact OPM at  ApplicationManagerHelpDesk@opm.gov

 

For more information on seasonal employment with the National Park Service, visit our website at http://www.nps.gov/personnel/seasonal.htm

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.  Failure to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

Temporary appointments are not eligible for promotion.

 

Do not submit photographs with your application.

 

Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by the National Park Service.

To receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete application package, which includes ALL of the following parts:

1.  Your resume or application form

2.  Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and

3.  Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, December 09, 2011, WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.

1.  To begin the application process on-line, click the Apply Online Button at the bottom of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJobs account. Follow the prompts to complete the Assessment Questionnaire.

2.  Please be sure to click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

3.  To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page, http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. using the following VACANCY ID: 556361. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

Note:  To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If you can not apply online:

1.  Click the following link to view and print the Assessment Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire and 

2.  Print the 1203FX form http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf to provide your response to the Assessment Questionnaire, and

3.  Fax the completed 1203FX form along with your resume and any required supporting documentation to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

·       Resume or application showing detailed relevant experience. Your experience must verify the answers given on the Assessment Questionnaire.

·       Qualifications Documentation, if applicable, for any Selective Placement Factor(s) or Quality Ranking Factor(s) such as copy of Law Enforcement commission, driver's license, EMT certification, First Responder certification, etc

·       (if qualifying based on education) Transcript or list of college courses, with credits, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking (official transcript will be required prior to appointment if you are selected).

·       Response to Assessment Questionnaire.

·       Veterans Preference documentation (legible copy of DD-214 or equivalent that shows honorable discharge, SF-15 and VA Letter, as appropriate), if applicable.

·       CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Print vacancy announcement for reference or if vacancy announcement is closed go to (USAJOBS) to check application status.

 

Once your complete application is received, we will verify your responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire against the other supporting application materials you submit, and your final score will be assigned. Based on applicant scores, the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.  You will be notified when referral has been made and what the final outcome is.  We expect to make a selection within 45 working days of the closing date of this announcement

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