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These positions are located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, in the Division of Visitor, Fire and Resource Protection.
Open to the first 350 applicants or until 12/04/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
11/27/2023 to 12/04/2023
$16.57 - $23.48 per hour
GS 4 - 5
30 vacancies in the following locations:
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25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Temporary - Not to Exceed 1039 Hours
Multiple Schedules
Competitive
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PWR-1548-SR-24-12163977-DE
758295500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.
Multiple positions are being recruited in both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and for the Interagency Visitor Center in Inyo County. Positions include:
The Wilderness/Trailhead Ranger conducts multi-night wilderness trail patrols to inform the visiting public about park facilities and resources. Contacts visitors to ensure compliance with permit requirements provides education regarding wilderness use and safety, gains voluntary compliance with regulations and provides assistance to visitors to enhance safety and enjoyment of their park visit.
The Trailhead Rangers write permits and provide informal interpretative education regarding Leave No Trace, minimum impact restrictions, and other pertinent information. Collects and manages government funds in accordance with law and policy. Independently evaluates resource impacts by visitors, commercial use operators and administrative users. Mitigates resource impacts by rehabilitating campsites. Gathers field data to document resources status. Reports on conditions that show wilderness resources deterioration or takes remedial actions. Makes recommendations regarding methods to mitigate more significant resource impacts.
Provides emergency medical treatment to visitors and employees at the EMR certification level (GS-05) or above. Serves as a member of all-risk operations, e.g., search and rescue, wildland fire, etc. Performs emergency transports to medical facilities or arranges for such transportation. Independently provides a full range of non-commissioned visitor and resource protection activities within assigned area and throughout the park. Performs light maintenance of campsites, remote ranger stations, trails, signs, and equipment. Directs and coordinates volunteers, Student Conservation Association employees, interns, community work crew doing park projects, and other non-federal employees whose assignments are seasonal or project in nature. Fee collection may be required for some positions.
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. They are the highest, most rugged reaches of the Sierra Nevada Mountains (including Mount Whitney at 14,500 feet elevation) and feature the world's largest trees - Giant Sequoias. Sequoia National Park is the nation's second oldest national park (established September 25, 1890) and encompasses 404,863 acres. Kings Canyon was established on March 4, 1940 and encompasses 458,847 acres. Both 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 area information visit: https://www.nps.gov/seki/getinvolved/workwithus.htm.
Housing: Available rental housing units may include tent cabins, mobile homes, apartments, or traditional houses and housing/rooms will likely be shared with other employees, interns, volunteers, etc. Units may be rustic, located in wilderness areas, with few if any modern conveniences. Pets (other than service pets) and overnight guests are not allowed; units are to house assigned employees only.
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.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is April to May but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Early May 2024
Telework: The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
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.
For more information about these positions, please contact:
John Phillips, john_phillips@nps.gov
Matt Zussman, matthew_zussman@nps.gov
Rob Pilewski, robert_pilewski@nps.gov
Physical Demands: The work involves extensive periods of standing. The work will involve some periods of significant physical exertion and activities in a wilderness area, often over rough surfaces or inclines, carrying heavy loads (over 40 lbs.) including backpacks and tools, etc. over long distances; This may involve significant changes in elevations and in exposed areas. The work may include frequent solo wilderness hiking. As such, this position requires a greater than average level of physical fitness and endurance.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to adverse conditions including wind, rain, and snow, both day and night, at elevations ranging from 4,000 to 13,000 feet. Temperatures may range from below freezing to over 100 degrees. Trails are varied, being both level and firm, and steep and slippery. The incumbent may be required to work long hours, hike or ride long distances in rough terrain, and work around hazardous conditions. The individual may be exposed to poisonous reptiles and plants. He/she may be required to make stream crossings in cold swift water. During emergency and all-risk operations, the work is performed at various hours of the day and night and for prolonged periods of time without rest. When engaged in all-risk operations employee may be frequently exposed to high risk and potentially dangerous situations that require a range of safety and other precautions. Adherence to specific safety procedures and other precautions is required.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. 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 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 two categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/04/2023:
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 12/04/2023. 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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