This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/463765200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This is a temporary seasonal part-time position 32 hours per week/64 hours per pay period, not to exceed 1039 hours, duty stationed at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield, WI.
The primary work schedule for this temporary seasonal position will be part-time, however due to, special projects, and/or special events, this position may be changed to a full-time or intermittent schedule during short periods of employment at the agency's discretion.
Who May Apply: All U. S. Citizens
Area Information: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is located in rural Northern Wisconsin approximately 75 miles east of Duluth, Minnesota. The Lakeshore headquarters and duty station is located in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Rental housing is scarce, but park seasonal housing may be available 16 miles away at Little Sand Bay on a shared-occupancy basis. Moderate priced homes are available in Washburn and Ashland. Temperatures range from mid 80's in the summer to sub-zero in the winter. Summer and winter recreational activities are numerous.
Number of Vacancies: Up to one (1) positions will be filled from this job opportunity announcement.
If required, additional vacancies for the same position title, series, and grade may be filled from this announcement within 90 days after the closeout.
Anticipated entrance on duty date: June 2017
03/03/2017 to 03/10/2017
$12.53 - $12.53 per hour
GS 03
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary - Temporary NTE 1039
Part-time - Part Time 32 hours
03
No
MWW-17-036-DE(1907211)
463765200
Perform receptionist duties for the office. Receive and direct telephone and radio calls or visitors. Process incoming and outgoing mail. Operate suspense system. Maintain filing system. Use personal computers and common software programs. Type a variety of documents including letters, reports, and forms.
Physical demands: The work is sedentary. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending and carrying light items such as papers and books.
Work environment: The work is performed in an office setting. The work area typically is adequate lighted, heated, and ventilated.
All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
Male applicants born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement Friday, March 10, 2017. 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. To qualify for this position, you must possess the basic qualifying specialized experience and/or education listed below as well as the selective factors as described in the occupational/assessment questionnaire.
Applicants must meet the following basic qualifications.
For GS-03
Experience: Must possess six (6) months of general experience, which is (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Examples of general experience include, but are not limited to, performing office work such as answering telephone calls, filing, typing, checking e-mails, opening mail, routing mail, making copies and scheduling meetings or skills that indicates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of this position.
OR Education: Have successfully completed one (1) year of education above high school (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours).
OR a Combination: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. For example, have three(3) months of general experience (50% of the experience requirements for this position and grade level) combined with one-half year of education as outlined above (50% of the education required to qualify).
**If using education to qualify you must submit a copy of your college transcripts.** Education cannot be credited without copies of transcripts. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited education institution in the United States when you apply.
Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
CTAP-ICTAP: Federal program giving priority selection rights to federal employees in local commuting area who have lost their positions, received separation notice due to reductions in force, or unable to return to their position due to a job related injury. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection, and earn a final score on the job examination questions of 85.0 or higher. Employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent Performance Rating and SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location; 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. 8837(h) or 8456. For additional information go to OPM CTAP/ICTAP.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Add zero points to eligible ratings of a sole survivor veteran in a family which the father or mother or one or more siblings: was killed, died of wounds, accident, or disease, in a captured or missing in action status, or permanently 100 percent disabled or hospitalized on a continuing basis where the death, status, or disability did not result from intentional misconduct or willful neglect of the parent or sibling and was not incurred during a period of unauthorized absence. Add five points to eligible ratings of veterans who: entered military service prior to 14 Oct 76; served on active duty during the gulf War (2 Aug 90-2 Jan 92), and/or Operation Iraqi Freedom (11 Sep 01-31 Aug 10) regardless of where the persons served; or, served in a military action for which the received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Add ten points to eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 present disabled veteran; or the widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran. For additional information go to Vet Guide.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Effective January 2015, temporary, seasonal, and intermittent employees on appointments expected to last at least 90 days, and expected to work a schedule of 130 hours or more a calendar month, will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) health plan upon notification from their employing office. Temporary, seasonal, and intermittent employees for whom the expectation of hours of employment changes to meet the above requirement would become eligible to enroll in an FEHB health plan upon notification from their employing office. Eligible employees who elect to participate will receive the same government contribution as permanent employees and will be responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the official agency roles; the employee share is deducted from bi-weekly earnings. http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your application package, including the online assessment questionnaire, to ensure you meet the job requirements and assess your ability to perform this job. 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:
Must possess the ability to type at least 40 words per minute (wpm) (SCREEN OUT)
Knowledge of common clerical practices and procedures
Ability to operate desktop computer and standard software programs and other office equipment
Ability to follow written and oral instructions for assigned tasks
Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates. Candidates will be ranked into 3 categories:
Category Group I (Best Qualified) - applicants who possess experience and/or education that well exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective factors and all quality ranking factors. Applicants considered best qualified must be highly proficient in all requirements of the job and be able to perform effectively in the position.
Category Group II (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.
Category Group III (Qualified) - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position or those meeting education only including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
Order of Consideration: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications required by the position will be considered in the following order: (1) best qualified applicants entitled to 10-point veterans' preference who have a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or above or if they fail to meet positive education requirements, training, selective placement factor, etc.), best qualified applicants entitled to 10-point or 5-point veterans' preference, and then all other best qualified applicants, (2) well qualified applicants entitled to 10-point or 5-point veterans' preference and then all other well qualified applicants, (3) qualified applicants entitled to 10-point or 5-point veterans' preference and then all other qualified applicants.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Effective January 2015, temporary, seasonal, and intermittent employees on appointments expected to last at least 90 days, and expected to work a schedule of 130 hours or more a calendar month, will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) health plan upon notification from their employing office. Temporary, seasonal, and intermittent employees for whom the expectation of hours of employment changes to meet the above requirement would become eligible to enroll in an FEHB health plan upon notification from their employing office. Eligible employees who elect to participate will receive the same government contribution as permanent employees and will be responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the official agency roles; the employee share is deducted from bi-weekly earnings. http://www.usa.gov/Federal-Employees/Benefits.shtml.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resumes should include personal information, education, work experience (including dates of employment - month and year, and hours worked per week), and other qualifications pertinent to the position. Applications lacking required information may be considered ineligible.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
Resume - Showing detailed relevant experience. Your experience must verify the answers given on the assessment questionnaire. YOU MUST USE YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME (Do not use nicknames or shortened names).
Transcripts- (If using education to qualify you must submit college transcripts)
Qualifications - (assessment questionnaire)
Veterans Preference Documentation (DD214 (Member 4), VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) see veterans preference under the other information section.
CTAP/ICTAP documentation if applicable see CTAP/ICTAP under the other information section.
Selective Factor documents if applicable (i.e., commissions, licenses, certifications etc.).
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 (ET) on Friday, March 10, 2017 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 take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- 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.
DO NOT SEND PHOTOGRAPHS. Any resume or documents with photographs will not be forwarded to the hiring official.
Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Applying online is encouraged as it allows you to review and track the status of your application.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
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) fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. The Vacancy ID is 1907211. 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, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items.
3. Fax all six (6) pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as your cover page for your fax transmission.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may/or may not be referred to the hiring official. You will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you may be contacted directly. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Resumes should include personal information, education, work experience (including dates of employment - month and year, and hours worked per week), and other qualifications pertinent to the position. Applications lacking required information may be considered ineligible.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
Resume - Showing detailed relevant experience. Your experience must verify the answers given on the assessment questionnaire. YOU MUST USE YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME (Do not use nicknames or shortened names).
Transcripts- (If using education to qualify you must submit college transcripts)
Qualifications - (assessment questionnaire)
Veterans Preference Documentation (DD214 (Member 4), VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) see veterans preference under the other information section.
CTAP/ICTAP documentation if applicable see CTAP/ICTAP under the other information section.
Selective Factor documents if applicable (i.e., commissions, licenses, certifications etc.).
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 (ET) on Friday, March 10, 2017 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 take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- 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.
DO NOT SEND PHOTOGRAPHS. Any resume or documents with photographs will not be forwarded to the hiring official.
Failure to submit required documents may result in loss of consideration. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Applying online is encouraged as it allows you to review and track the status of your application.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents
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) fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. The Vacancy ID is 1907211. 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, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items.
3. Fax all six (6) pages of the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as your cover page for your fax transmission.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may/or may not be referred to the hiring official. You will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you may be contacted directly. You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/463765200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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