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This position is located in Wind Cave National Park. Please visit find a park for additional park information.
Wind Cave National Park is located in the southern Black Hills of southwest South Dakota. Considered two parks in one, Wind Cave hosts 120,000 cave visitors annually while bison, elk, coyotes, and prairie dogs roam the park's 33,000 surface acres. Climate extremes range from sub-zero temperatures during winter to over 100 degrees during summer. Extensive recreational opportunities exist throughout the Black Hills and surrounding region, and include hiking, camping, biking, fishing, and hunting. Medical and dental services, K-12 schools, shopping, and churches of most faiths are available in Hot Springs (12 miles) and Custer (20 miles). Full services and shopping opportunities are available in Rapid City (65 miles). Housing for rent or purchase is available in Hot Springs and Custer.
This position is Full-Time temporary position not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours (about 6 months) in a service year. Position may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs. Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for rehire in subsequent service years.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Wind Cave National Park is December through Mid May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: December, 2017
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee.
11/16/2017 to 11/24/2017
$15.74 - $15.74 per hour
GS 5
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Temporary - 1039 hours
Full-Time
No
MW-1542-WICA-18-10080826-DE
484589900
Conducts basic research of topics for the purpose of providing environmental education programs. This position spends a majority of time modifying, developing, and delivering curriculum-based environmental education programs via distance learning to schools and educational groups throughout the United States. Occasionally leads on-site environmental educational programs for pre-K through 8th grade students or home-school equivalent. The employee is responsible for following established curriculum objectives in a manner that is age-appropriate for the audience. Specifically, when programs are written for a range of grades, the employee uses simpler language and more concrete explanations of concepts for younger students. Researches and develops curriculum under the direction of the GS-09 Park Ranger (Interpretation) to meet the needs of the intended audience. Provides information and orientation to visitors about the park's resources and services and collects tour fees as necessary.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. 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.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years.
Physical Demands: Work responsibilities require occasional heavy lifting, strenuous periods of walking, long periods of standing or sitting, and working in sometimes harsh environmental conditions of wind, cold, rain snow, heat, and humidity.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office as well as in the field. Office work will require the ability to sit for extended periods of time working at a computer.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/24/2017:
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. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/24/2017. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/484589900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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