This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/500333900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
These full time Career/Career Conditional appointments are located in Gateway Arch National Park. Please visit find a park for additional park information.
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Current and former Federal employees with status, or who are reinstatement eligible; veterans eligible under the VEOA authority, or who are 30% or more disabled; applicants eligible under special appointing authorities such as individuals with targeted disabilities, certain military spouses, former Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers, etc. For more information, select the following link(s): 1) Merit Promotion, 2) Status Candidate, and/or 3) Veteran Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
Current Department of Interior (DOI) employees in the local commuting area who has been identified as surplus and eligible for priority consideration under the Career Transition Program (CTAP); OR current or former displaced Federal employees in the local commuting area and eligible for consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). For more information, select the following link(s): Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and/or 2) Career Transition Program (CTAP).
Current or former time-limited (temporary and term) employees of a land management agency eligible for permanent positions under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). For more information, select the following link: Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
This position is concurrently open to all U.S. Citizens under Announcement Number MW-1544-JEFF-18-10216485-DE
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.
05/23/2018 to 06/01/2018
$37,578 - $48,846 per year
GS 6
2 vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
6
No
MW-1544-JEFF-18-10216482-ST
500333900
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Merit Promotion, VEOA
In support of the mission of the National Park Service, the fundamental objectives of the work performed in the position are:
Resource Protection - preserving the natural, cultural, and human resources of the park by preventing the degradation, deterioration, and destruction of the ecosystems, scenery, wildlife, historical structures and artifacts; and by preventing the loss and theft of objects, flora, and wildlife. Provides services to more than one park.
Communications - receives and processes emergency and non-emergency requests for service and information by telephone, radio or walk-ins. The dispatcher obtains the essential facts and dispatches the appropriate response units (such as law enforcement, search and rescue, and fire), maintains documentation and makes notifications.
Equipment and Software Functions - operates multi-frequency radio console, multi-agency frequencies, a complex closed-circuit surveillance system, a security bollard system, computer-based radio and surveillance recording systems, multi-purpose alarm systems, and performs general communications center duties including file maintenance, typing, data entry, and processing a high volume of telephone calls. Dispatch also operates numerous computer applications, including a complex law enforcement network. Dispatch safeguards confidential and law enforcement sensitive information, processes law enforcement requests and paperwork, and maintains detailed computerized logs. This position also requires the entry of case records, processing of violation notices, arrest entries, and other documents.These duties constitute the basic reasons for the existence of the position, occupy a substantial portion of the Dispatcher's working time, and are assigned on a regular and recurring basis.
This position is suited to a team player who can work and communicate well in both calm and stressful situations. Weekend, holiday, and/or evening work and overtime will be required.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands: Incumbent must be in excellent mental condition in order to respond to emergency and law enforcement situations which arise. Must be mentally alert, have good hearing, be able to read printed matter, type on a computer and typewriter keyboards at approximately 30 words-per-minute, possess common sense, and have no fears about talking to the public under adverse conditions. Requires sitting in one place with intense concentration for long periods of time. Some occasions arise where long hours without breaks are required. Because work is often of an emergency nature, it can be emotionally stressful. Position required bending and lifting boxes and equipment up to 40 pounds.
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 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 who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/01/2018:
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 06/01/2018. 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.
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/500333900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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