You are responsible for reading this job announcement, and complying with all application requirements. Failure to do so may cause you to lose consideration for this position.
Area of Consideration is all qualified persons. Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.
This position is full-time temporary not-to-exceed 1039 hours (about 6 months) in a service year. Position may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is May through October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Area Information: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (96% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,505 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. These parks provide a wealth of recreational opportunities via 835 miles of trails, wild and scenic rivers, alpine lakes, and caves, along with a full range of overnight lodging prospects to choose from that include 14 campgrounds. For more information visit: http://www.nps.gov/seki/
Summary
You are responsible for reading this job announcement, and complying with all application requirements. Failure to do so may cause you to lose consideration for this position.
Area of Consideration is all qualified persons. Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.
This position is full-time temporary not-to-exceed 1039 hours (about 6 months) in a service year. Position may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is May through October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Area Information: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks represent an extraordinary continuum of ecosystems (96% designated wilderness) arrayed along the greatest vertical relief (1,370 to 14,505 feet elevation) of any protected area in the lower 48 states. These parks provide a wealth of recreational opportunities via 835 miles of trails, wild and scenic rivers, alpine lakes, and caves, along with a full range of overnight lodging prospects to choose from that include 14 campgrounds. For more information visit: http://www.nps.gov/seki/
This position will support the maintenance of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Geographic Information System. There are two primary focuses of this position. First, migrate the parks' sequoia tree inventory from a Microsoft Access database to a geodatabase and publish the data through ArcGIS Online. Second, assist the Fire GIS Specialist with fire mapping and data for both of the parks' prescribed and wildland fire programs.
Primary duties include using Esri ArcGIS software to manage spatial data & create maps (digital & in print); manipulating tabular databases using Microsoft Access and SQL Server; using tabular and spatial statistics to analyze data; create web maps using ArcGIS Online, and using GPS equipment to collect data on park assets and resources.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Incidental Driving: 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.
Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 which includes: collecting GPS data, importing data into spatial and non-spatial databases, developing maps from GIS and GPS data, and entering data using Microsoft Access or equivalent.
EDUCATION: One year of graduate level education that included some of the following courses: cartography, relevant mathematical and statistical sciences, or related sciences, e.g., physical geography or geodesy. Not more than 9 of the 18 semester hours should have been in mathematics or statistics. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed.
Combining Experience and Education: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience are also qualifying. If education is used to meet the specialized experience requirements, then such education must include courses directly related to the work of the position.
You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per work week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
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.
Additional information
Seasonal Housing: Available housing units are not available.
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. Failing 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 or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).
Background Investigation: A background security investigation will be required for all new
hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion
of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to
successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years.This position provides for rehire eligibility on the conditions that the selectee(s) serve at least 31 consecutive calendar days and receive a fully successful (or better) final performance evaluation. Rehire eligibility is limited to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment in this park with the same duties and grade. Rehire eligibility is neither a right nor guarantee of a job offer. Consideration of rehire eligible candidates is one of several options available to selecting officials when filling temporary positions. Employment may be extended or terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, failure to meet conditions of employment or other considerations.
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.
All information provided by candidates will be verified. If a candidate asks on her /his application documents that her/his current supervisor not be contacted, they must provide alternative references.
Telework: The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Air Quality: Poor air quality afflicts Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, especially during summer months - generally May to October. High ozone levels may be the most harmful pollutant here. In summer months, concentrations often exceed the federal ozone health standards. For more information: http://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/airqualityinfo.htm
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.
You're making a great choice when you choose a career with the National Park Service. In addition to your take-home pay, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits designed to make your Federal career very rewarding (eligibility varies depending on the tenure of the position you hold). You can find more information about benefits at NPS Benefits or at USAJobs.gov.
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.
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.
How you will be evaluated
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 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:
Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds that minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and 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 are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
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.
You're making a great choice when you choose a career with the National Park Service. In addition to your take-home pay, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits designed to make your Federal career very rewarding (eligibility varies depending on the tenure of the position you hold). You can find more information about benefits at NPS Benefits or at USAJobs.gov.
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.
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.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement: 1. Résumé (including hours per week for each position held) 2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire 3. Supporting Documents if applicable such as:Veterans Preference DocumentationCollege transcripts, if qualifying based on educationDocumentation that you meet any Selective Placement Factor(s)Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan
Do not submit photographs with your application package.
Social Security Number: While submitting social security numbers is
voluntary, faxed applications that do not include the social security number
cannot be considered. Social Security Numbers are required in order to
process applications and to identify records from those of other
applicants who may have the same name.
HOW TO CLAIM VETERANS PREFERENCE (FedsHireVets.gov): - If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran,
you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge
(Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under
Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don’t have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans. - If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge,
you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying:
1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable
conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates
of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals
received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. - If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. If you don’t have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 Tuesday, March 21, 2017. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES. 1. 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. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. 3. 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.Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. 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): 1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page https://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1923030 2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 to receive consideration. 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 (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203FX.pdf), follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items. 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Division of Resource Management and Science
47050 Generals Highway
Three River, CA 93271
Next steps
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.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement: 1. Résumé (including hours per week for each position held) 2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire 3. Supporting Documents if applicable such as:Veterans Preference DocumentationCollege transcripts, if qualifying based on educationDocumentation that you meet any Selective Placement Factor(s)Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan
Do not submit photographs with your application package.
Social Security Number: While submitting social security numbers is
voluntary, faxed applications that do not include the social security number
cannot be considered. Social Security Numbers are required in order to
process applications and to identify records from those of other
applicants who may have the same name.
HOW TO CLAIM VETERANS PREFERENCE (FedsHireVets.gov): - If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran,
you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge
(Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under
Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don’t have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives at www.archives.gov/veterans. - If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge,
you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying:
1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable
conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates
of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals
received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. - If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. If you don’t have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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 Tuesday, March 21, 2017. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES. 1. 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. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. 3. 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.Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. 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): 1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page https://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1923030 2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 to receive consideration. 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 (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203FX.pdf), follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items. 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Division of Resource Management and Science
47050 Generals Highway
Three River, CA 93271
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
