This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/539239200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in Hot Springs National Park.
Open to the first 100 applicants or until 07/25/2019 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
For more information about the location or position, please contact Missy Smothers by email at missy_smothers@nps.gov or by phone at 501-620-6723.
07/12/2019 to 07/25/2019
$62,236 - $80,912 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
MW-1543-HOSP-19-10548329-ST
539239200
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.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Available to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Federal employees - Competitive service, Land & base management, Special authorities, Veterans
The major duties of this position consist of the essential functions of responsibility for the Supervisory Park Ranger of Interpretation and Education (Branch Chief of Interpretation) at Hot Springs National Park. The incumbent is responsible for carrying out a variety of functions in the areas of interpretation - education and visitor services, including short and long-range planning and program research. The incumbent in this position will prepare long-range plans for park operations through comprehensive interpretation plans make recommendations to the superintendent concerning the integration of branch priorities, ensure on the job safety and health of all employees supervised, develop and coordinate outreach programs and orientation or professionals and college groups, recommend promotions, reassignments, and other personnel changes, develops performance standards and evaluate the performance of staff members, keep employees informed of management policies and goals, oversee administrative and budgetary programs for the branch, initiate and participate in the administrative processes necessary to obtain resources, and assists in park-wide budget formulation and programming. Serves as park Public Information Officer. May be required to handle government monies.
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.
Physical Demands: This position may require periods of strenuous physical activity including periods of standing, walking, climbing, and lifting objects weighing approximately 50 pounds (video equipment). The majority of work is sedentary.
Working Conditions: Most assignments are performed indoors, but some activities require exposure to variances in weather and terrain.
The employees of the National Park Service care for special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Park ranger - interpreters connect people to parks. They play a key role in ensuring that visitors have a meaningful, satisfying, and safe park experience, help visitors decide how to spend their time in the park, and inform them about the wonders that await their discovery. Park ranger - interpreters are specially trained to engage the public so that each park visitor can find a personal connection with the meanings and values found in the places and stories of that park. They help visitors explore the many dimensions of parks by introducing them to a variety of perspectives. By providing the opportunity for visitors to care about the places they visit, they promote stewardship and the opportunity for those visitors to care for park resources. National parks are among the most remarkable places in America for recreation, learning, and inspiration. The work done by park ranger-interpreters through effective interpretive and educational programs encourages the development of a personal stewardship ethic and broadens public support for preserving and protecting park resources, so that they may be enjoyed by present and future generations.
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 Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can 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 07/25/2019.
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 07/25/2019. 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/539239200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Please visit find a park for additional park information. Located within and around a vibrant downtown area, Hot Springs National Park preserves a rich cultural history and protects critical natural resources. This is an exciting time to join the team as the park is now gearing up to commemorate the 100th anniversary of its designation as a national park unit in 2021.
Area Information: Garland County hosts six K-12 school districts with 2 being in the city of Hot Springs. Housing is readily available and affordable. The city is home to 2 excellent hospitals and hosts numerous special events to include summer movies festival, Craft Beer festival, Jazz festivals and has excellent dining shopping and outdoor recreational opportunities. City of Hot Springs website: http://www.hotsprings.org.