Full-time - Tour of duty includes varying shifts, which may begin before sunrise or end after sunset. Work on weekends, evenings and holidays is required.
The incumbents assist senior staff in developing and presenting “hands-on, minds-on, hearts-on” education and interpretive programs that facilitate understanding and appreciation of the Pacific Northwest Coast’s cultural and natural heritage, and promote stewardship of all national public lands.
Assist in research, development, and presentation of “first person” and “third person” costumed tours of Yaquina Head Lighthouse for education groups and the general public.
Assist in the research, development, and presentation of environmental education and interpretive programs, focusing on intertidal ecology, marine mammals, and natural history of the Pacific Northwest Coast for education groups and the general public.
Assist in the coordination and instruction of interpretive skills, education skills, intertidal ecology, and lighthouse history workshops for seasonal staff and volunteers.
Conduct foot patrols of the park including climbing a 114-step stairway within the lighthouse, a 135-step stairway to access the Marine Garden, and walking on the uneven and slippery algae covered rocks within the tidepools to provide education and interpretive services and facilitate visitor compliance with site regulations and policies.
Collect fees and issues federal recreation passes as designated collections officers.
Physical Demands: The employee must be in good health and be able to work effectively in isolated situations. Indoor work involves long periods of sitting, standing, and walking on concrete floors. Outdoor duties require moderate to heavy exertion, such as hiking over wet, muddy, or uneven terrain. The employee must be able to climb and descend several times each day the 114 steps of the ninety-foot tall, open, spiral stairway within the historic lighthouse and the 135 step stairway descending an ocean cliff to the tidepools. The employee must be able to walk on uneven rocks, loose cobble, and slippery algae-covered surfaces within the tide pool area. Work frequently includes lifting and carrying of equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment: Work performed outdoors may occur under a variety of climatic conditions. Summers are characterized by fog and winters are characterized by high winds and heavy rain. During summer the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area hosts a plethora of non biting kelp flies. Office space is shared among Yaquina Head employees, as are most resources. Most buildings are climate controlled. The historic lighthouse is not heated nor air conditioned and thus the indoor work environment is often cool and damp. Work in the lighthouse occurs in small rooms and are often crowded with many visitors. The employee is required to observe BLM safety guidelines and to conduct duties in an orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow workers, visitors, or property.
Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections
You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you
have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land
Direct Deposit Required
Background Investigation Required
You must meet all requirements as described under the Qualifications section in order to qualify.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience Requirements:
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade of the position to be filled.
For GS-05: collecting fees in an interpretive/ educational gift shop, interpretive center, or other facility; meeting with the public or school groups in a park or historical setting to provide information. Or 4 years of education above high school.
For GS-06: In addition to those duties listed for GS-05. Researching, developing and presenting interpretive programs that facilitate affective appreciation and cognitive understandings of natural resources and the cultural heritage of public lands, presenting living history performances;
For GS-07: In addition to those examples for the GS-05 & 06 levels, presenting interpretive skills training to other staff and/or volunteers; assisting with the development of brochures, newsletters and news articles; assisting with research, development and presentation of standards-linked educational programs that utilize park resources to meet the curriculum objectives of school groups.
For the GS-06 and GS-07 grade levels graduate education may not be substituted for specialized experience.
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.
You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Selective Placement Factors: This position requires special qualifications that have been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as screen out elements. Those who do not provide evidence that they possess the following selective factors will be rated not qualified:
1) Able to climb and descend steep inclines such as stairways, both indoor and outdoor.
2) Able to stand in small, confined, and crowded spaces for periods of up to four hours.
3) Able to walk on uneven, slippery surfaces, and hike on hilly terrain for 1 to 3 miles daily.
Additional information
This announcement is being advertised concurrently under Announcement OR Merit-2020-0020 for current and former federal employees with competitive status, and OR-PTHWYS-2020-0003 for Recent Graduates. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under those recruitment methods.
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. To register or verify your registration go to the Selective Service System website.
May require completion of a 1 year probationary period.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources website at CTAP or ICTAP. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration or that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) This vacancy is within your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility; 2) You apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) You are found well qualified for this vacancy. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they fall within the Well or Best Qualified categories on the rating criteria for this position.
Government facilities are required to provide a smoke free environment for their employees. Smoking will be permitted only in designated areas.
The Bureau of Land Management has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status.
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.
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.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your rating will be based on your responses to the Job Specific Questionnaire and the information stated in your resume. If you meet the qualification requirements, you application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. In addition, interviews may be conducted for this position. The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored. The job specific questions relate to the following knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the work of this position.
1) Practical knowledge of training methodologies and skill in applying this knowledge to train seasonal employees and volunteers.
2) Knowledge of, and skill in, applying a standardized body of rules, procedures, and operations pertaining to instructional principles, concepts, and strategies in order to assist more experienced personnel engaged in research, development, and instruction of field science labs and environmental education curricula linked to Oregon State Education Benchmarks and BLM environmental education goals.
3) Practical knowledge of standardized interpretive principles, concepts, and methodologies and skill in applying this knowledge to the development and presentation of interpretive programs.
4) Skill in handling large sums of money in a busy work environment.
5) Ability to gather data and apply findings to assist in developing concise and organized reports and presentations, matching the natural and cultural resource history of Yaquina Head with agency objectives and the interests of a variety of professional and general public audiences.
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.
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.
Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume must list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and salary information. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional). If you wish to do so, include it with your resume.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
If qualifying for the GS-05 based on education a copy of transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution, See Foreign Education
Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the level of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide.
For 0-point Sole survivorship veterans’ preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation.
For more information on which type of preference is applicable please visit VetGuide.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.
Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.
UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager. Do not use both options.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
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 receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your resume; and 3. Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Click on the button "Apply Online" and login to MY USAJOBS.
If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and upload, paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.
If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or password" link from the right side menu.
Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office at 503-375-5666 or email pbarney@blm.gov. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
Resumes must show relevant experience and other information. Your resume must list your education and work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week and salary information. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). You are welcome to submit a cover letter (optional). If you wish to do so, include it with your resume.
In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms:
If qualifying for the GS-05 based on education a copy of transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. If your degree is from a Foreign Institution, See Foreign Education
Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the level of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be adjudicated (verified) by the employing agency using the documents you provide.
For 0-point Sole survivorship veterans’ preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.
For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation.
For more information on which type of preference is applicable please visit VetGuide.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
You may submit your documents either via Auto-Requested Fax or by uploading your documents from your USAJOBS Profile.
Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.
UPLOADING DOCUMENTS: instead of faxing your documents you may use the uploading procedures thru Applicant Manager. Do not use both options.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
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 receive consideration for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes ALL of the following items: 1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire; 2. Your resume; and 3. Applicable supporting documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.
Click on the button "Apply Online" and login to MY USAJOBS.
If you haven't already registered with USAJOBS, the system will require you to create a user name and password, complete a questionnaire and upload, paste or type a resume into USAJOBS.
If you have already registered with USAJOBS and forgot your login information, select the "Did you forget your username and/or password" link from the right side menu.
Your application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time by the closing date of this announcement.
If you need assistance in applying on-line, please contact the HR Office at 503-375-5666 or email pbarney@blm.gov. If applying on-line poses a hardship for you (i.e. you do not have access to the internet) you must contact us prior to the closing date of the announcement for an alternative method of applying.
