The National Park Service, Visitor and Resource Protection staff are linked by the commonality of protecting people and parks. The Visitor and Resource Protection Directorate is made up of a team of 850 dedicated employees in eight primary division areas which encompass approximately 30 national programs.
Summary
The National Park Service, Visitor and Resource Protection staff are linked by the commonality of protecting people and parks. The Visitor and Resource Protection Directorate is made up of a team of 850 dedicated employees in eight primary division areas which encompass approximately 30 national programs.
The Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection (VRP) reports to the NPS Deputy Director for Operations and is responsible for leading the following eight national divisions that encompass 30 program areas and manages a workforce of over 850 employees: 1) Law Enforcement Security, and Emergency Services; 2) United States Park Police; 3) Fire and Aviation Management; 4) Risk Management; 5) Public Health Services; 6) Regulations, Jurisdiction, and Special Park Uses; 7) Wilderness Stewardship; and 8) Office of Public Trust. The Associate Director carries out the following responsibilities:
Serves as principal advisor on protection and emergency service matters for NPS facilities, sites, natural and cultural resources, visitors, and employees; as well as establishes policies to provide security, law enforcement, protection of critical infrastructure and facilities, and protection of natural and cultural resources.
Develops and implements program objectives, goals, and priorities that improve VRP strategic direction and effectiveness.
Addresses potential threats to NPS sites and visitors by utilizing the balanced strategy of prevention, preparedness, detection, response, crisis management, and consequence management.
Ensures communication and data networks are in place as they impact Federal security responsibilities.
Organizes and leads task forces and work groups focusing on special initiatives or issues crosscutting the program functions of the VRP Directorate. Coordinates with the leadership of the Department of the Interior, the White House, FBI, Homeland Security, and other federal agencies, as well as state and local authorities, on matters involving protection, security, safety, and emergency services that impact NPS.
Directs operations related to administration, including budget management and human resource management.
You must be able to obtain/maintain a Tier 5 background investigation and top stop-secretrance. Selectees may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.
Individuals assigned male at birth after 12/31/59 must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
You will be required to make occasional travel.
Selections are subject to Department approval. Initial appointments to the SES must have Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board before the appointment and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the current or former (within five years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES position. Please make a note in your application package if you have held any of these positions within the last five years.
The applicant selected for this position will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, and the supplemental form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest. All forms must be filed within 30 days after the selection for this position.
You must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. To be considered, you must submit a comprehensive narrative statement that addresses each Technical Qualification (TQ) and each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ). Applicants who do not submit a supplemental narrative statement that addresses each of these factors will not be considered.
Your responses to the TQs and ECQs will be evaluated based on how clearly and concisely you emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of your programs; services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of your actions taken.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) *Required Documentation*: TQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. Each TQ narrative response must 1) not exceed two pages per TQ for a total of 6 pages; 2) include specific examples of your experience, education, and/or accomplishments; and 3) address specific challenges, contexts, actions, and results.
Knowledge of and experience in policy formulation, budgeting, and providing advice and guidance on a range of management and policy issues concerning law enforcement, fire management, emergency response, visitor management, wilderness, and incident management.
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations dealing with resource protection, cultural resources, archaeological sites, poaching, and the preservation of other resources of public lands.
Demonstrated ability to foster good public relations with the general public, high-level officials, other law enforcement agencies, environmental organizations, and Federal, State, and local offices.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) *Required Documentation*: The ECQs are designed to assess executive experience and are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service. You must demonstrate exceptional leadership, managerial, and people skills; and know how to build partnerships and communicate with customers. ECQ narratives must not exceed ten pages in total.
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating
Fundamental Competencies for each ECQ: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, Public Service Motivation
ECQ narratives should follow the CCAR format provided at http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf (Challenge, Context, Actions, Results). Each ECQ and TQ statement should include more than one example of relevant experience. This is a traditional method announcement, meaning qualification narratives are required. If you exceed the page limit for ECQs and/or TQs your application will not be considered. Please give a complete and detailed answer for each specific mandatory qualification demonstrating your experience.
Typically experience will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or equivalent in the private sector or non-governmental organizations. Each ECQ and TQ are unique qualifications. Therefore, duplicate responses are not sufficient in determining if you meet that specific qualification. Do not refer to your resume or application to explain your experience or your application package will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Failure to submit a narrative statement or specifically address the mandatory ECQs and/or TQs clearly is also considered incomplete and will not be considered. As a result, you will be rated as "INCOMPLETE".
If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, youonly need to submit a narrative statement covering each of the Technical Qualifications. You do not need to submit a narrative on the ECQs. SES CDP graduates must submit a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.
Education
No mandatory education requirement.
Additional information
--A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
--A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS), to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.
--SES does not have Veteran's Preference or time in grade restrictions. Competitive status is not required.
--Individuals selected for an SES position are subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines.
--The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors. This position is a category 4 position and the minimum pay is $180359.
--Pay increases and recognition if applicable, are based on performance in the SES.
--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.
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.
Applicants who meet the mandatory executive and technical qualifications, and have submitted all the correct required information for this vacancy announcement will be evaluated by a panel of SES members to determine the degree to which they possess each of the listed qualifications. This evaluation will determine which applicants are best qualified and will potentially move forward for an interview with the hiring manager(s). Total background, including experience, ECQ and TQ narratives, awards, self-development, and training will be reviewed. This information will be obtained from your uploaded documents, including the required narrative statements for the ECQs and TQs described above.
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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.
Please upload the following documents:
1. A resume that should include the following information: (not to exceed 10 pages)
* Full name, mailing address, telephone numbers
* Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position including:
* Job title (include series, grade, and step)
* Duties and accomplishments
* Employer's name and address
* Supervisor's name and phone number
* Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
* Current Salary
* Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
* Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. Mandatory for all: Narrative responses to the Technical Qualifications, not to exceed 6 pages total.
3. Narrative responses for the Executive Core Qualifications not to exceed 10 pages total. Not required for current SES, SES reinstatement eligible, or SES CDP OPM certified graduate.
4. Graduates of approved OPM SES Candidate Development Programs (CDP) must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility and narrative statements addressing only the Technical Qualifications.
5. Current or former SES members must submit documentation (SF-50 or equivalent Notification of Personnel Action). Please only address the Technical Qualifications if you have current SES status, are SES reinstatement eligible, or are OPM SES CDP certified.
6. Current Civil Service employees must submit a copy of a recent SF-50, or equivalent Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. (please do not submit an SF-50 for an award.)
7. Strongly recommended: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, not more than 2 years old.
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.
You must submit your application and upload your narrative statements via USAJobs so that they will be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date of the announcement. If you encounter technical difficulties during the process, please call 1-877-662-7730 Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST (excluding Federal holidays) for assistance or click "Contact Us." It is suggested that you do not wait until the last day to apply for a vacancy announcement. We will not accept applications submitted late or applications other than those submitted through USAJOBS. As the Applicant, it is your responsibility to verify that the information entered, uploaded, and submitted is received and is accurate.
Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to log in or create an account.
Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
Select or add the resume you want to use for this application.
Select documents you want included in this application.
Review the package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
Select if you want to include your demographic information.
After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
Review and Submit Application.
While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So you must select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
Senior Executive Service Office
1849 C Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20240
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Next steps
The NPS will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by an SES panel. Best-qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after the completion of the selection process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please upload the following documents:
1. A resume that should include the following information: (not to exceed 10 pages)
* Full name, mailing address, telephone numbers
* Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position including:
* Job title (include series, grade, and step)
* Duties and accomplishments
* Employer's name and address
* Supervisor's name and phone number
* Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
* Current Salary
* Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor
* Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments
2. Mandatory for all: Narrative responses to the Technical Qualifications, not to exceed 6 pages total.
3. Narrative responses for the Executive Core Qualifications not to exceed 10 pages total. Not required for current SES, SES reinstatement eligible, or SES CDP OPM certified graduate.
4. Graduates of approved OPM SES Candidate Development Programs (CDP) must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility and narrative statements addressing only the Technical Qualifications.
5. Current or former SES members must submit documentation (SF-50 or equivalent Notification of Personnel Action). Please only address the Technical Qualifications if you have current SES status, are SES reinstatement eligible, or are OPM SES CDP certified.
6. Current Civil Service employees must submit a copy of a recent SF-50, or equivalent Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. (please do not submit an SF-50 for an award.)
7. Strongly recommended: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal, not more than 2 years old.
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.
You must submit your application and upload your narrative statements via USAJobs so that they will be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date of the announcement. If you encounter technical difficulties during the process, please call 1-877-662-7730 Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST (excluding Federal holidays) for assistance or click "Contact Us." It is suggested that you do not wait until the last day to apply for a vacancy announcement. We will not accept applications submitted late or applications other than those submitted through USAJOBS. As the Applicant, it is your responsibility to verify that the information entered, uploaded, and submitted is received and is accurate.
Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to log in or create an account.
Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
Select or add the resume you want to use for this application.
Select documents you want included in this application.
Review the package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
Select if you want to include your demographic information.
After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
Review and Submit Application.
While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So you must select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
Senior Executive Service Office
1849 C Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20240
US
Next steps
The NPS will conduct a qualifications evaluation of applicants who supply all requested material. Qualified applicants will be rated and ranked by an SES panel. Best-qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome after the completion of the selection process.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
