Interdisciplinary, Historian/Anthropologist/Archaeologist/Biologist/Ecologist, GS-13/14
Company Name:
Department Of The Interior
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. For more information about the National Park Service, click here.
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED : Open to all qualified United States Citizens
Vacancy ID NUMBER (VIN): 1172013
PLEASE CLICK PRINT PREVIEW TO VIEW FULL ANNOUNCEMENT.
This announcement is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures, (MWRC-14-MP-0176). Candidates who wish to be considered under both procedures MUST apply and submit complete application packages to both vacancies.
U.S. Citizenship Required Favorably Adjudicated Background Investigation Valid State Drivers License
This position serves at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) as the Cooperative Ecosystems Study Unit (CESU) Research Coordinator with the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Division within the Midwest Region. The incumbent is responsible for overall CESU program management and operational responsibilities assigned by the Natural Resources Deputy Associate Director and coordinating with the Regional Resources Stewardship Advisory Team, Zone leadership, University, Partners, Superintendents, and Park Managers, for the natural, social, and cultural resource needs of the Region. The incumbent's major duties include coordinating and advising on complex environmental issues such as climate change and its effects on park resources.
Area Information: The office is located in Lincoln, Nebraska at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Lincoln has the perfect mix of good people, interesting places and a diverse range of things to do. Lincoln is a hidden gem, an intriguing city in an unexpected place. The city is undergoing its greatest period of growth it's ever seen. Population growth is expected to average from 1.6 to 1.8 percent annually through 2020. The population of the city of Lincoln is 262,341 and Lincoln MSA (Lancaster and Seward Counties) 306,503. Lincoln is experiencing an influx of skilled young talent. More secondary education students are staying in Lincoln post-graduation to begin their careers and families due to the array of opportunities in Lincoln and the comfortable quality of life. Age distribution: 20-44 - 40%, 19-under - 27%, 45-62 - 22%, and 65 and over - 11%. Lincoln's median age is 32. 93% of adults in Lincoln have at least a high school diploma. 34% of Lincoln Residents have a bachelor's degree or higher; compared to the U.S. average of 27%. Career opportunities in Lincoln include: Government, Education and Health Services, Retail and Wholesale Trade, Professional and Business Services, Leisure and Hospitality, Manufacturing, Financial Activities, Construction and Mining, Trans, Warehousing and Utilities, Other Services, and Information.
Lincoln residents pride themselves on being one of the friendliest cities in the country. Gallup recently named Lincoln the Happiest City in America. Lincoln offers a wide variety of homes and apartments in all different types and sizes. Rental properties also are plentiful and affordable, and there's never a long commute in heavy traffic. As for education, Lincoln is home of two universities, four private colleges, and two community colleges in addition to several conveniently located public and private schools.
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Website: /
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement, Wednesday, August 06, 2014. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors.
Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, you must possess the basic requirements and the minimum qualifications, specialized experience and/or education, as described in the occupational/assessment questionnaire.
Qualifications for this position are:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Historian, GS-0170
Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in history or a closely related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
OR
A combination of education and experience-courses equivalent to a major in history or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
Anthropologist, GS-0190 Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree in anthropology . IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
OR
A combination of education and
Experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in an appropriate field of anthropology, or related course work, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
OR
Four years of appropriate experience in anthropology performing research, museum work, or similar professional-level work.
Archaeologist, GS-0193
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: History of archeology; archaeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa; Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part of portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development; Theory and methods of archeology (methods include, but are not limited to typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, dating, field survey, and artifact and data analytical techniques); Archeological field school, provided a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work; AND six semester hours of related course work in geography, geology, or cultural geography; history, historiography, or historical archeology; environmental studies; scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or surveying; AND archeological field school. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
OR
Related Curriculum: Completion of a full 4 year course of study leading to a degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements listed above (including archeological field school).
OR
A combination of education and experience that provided knowledge equivalent to that described above, plus appropriate additional education or technical experience to total 4 years. This combination must have demonstrated that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of an archeologist comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of a full 4-year course study.
OR
Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. The work experience must have included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher level archeologist be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archeological project.
Biologist, GS-0401
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position. . IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
OR
A combination of education and experience. Courses equivalent to a major as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Ecologist, GS-0408
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
AND
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
_GS-13_
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is: Planning, development, and coordination of programs of natural resource management and research in disciplines such as climate change, ecology, geology, hydrology, marine ecology, integrated pest management, pesticides management, environmental restoration, resource monitoring, data management, and GIS. Development and maintaining external partnerships relative to natural resource management and/or science geared to protection of natural resources on park lands.
_GS-14_
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is: Planning, development, and coordination of a complex program of natural resource management and research in disciplines such as climate change, ecology, geology, hydrology, marine ecology, integrated pest management, pesticides management, environmental restoration, resource monitoring, data management, and GIS. Development and maintaining external partnerships relative to natural resource management and/or science geared to protection of natural resources on park lands. Management of a Regional or National Resource Management support program.
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, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Applicants can verify accreditation HERE.
Transcripts do not need to be official but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify then you will need to provide official transcripts before you enter on duty.
You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited education institution in the United States when you apply. For further information click HERE.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Males 18 years of age or older, born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service Registration or proof of exemptions under Selective Service law /
2. Probationary Period: Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on the authority under which you are appointed.
3. Employee will be required to wear a National Park Service uniform and comply with uniform standards.
4. Department of the Interior employees must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of net pay.
5. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet time-in-grade restrictions by TAG:Closing Date
6. Required to complete Form 450 OGE, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
7. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Method of rating will be Category based.
Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates.
Candidates will be ranked into 3 categories:
Category Group I (Best Qualified) - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position.
Category Group II (Well Qualified) - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
Category Group III (Qualified) - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position. You will be rated based on your responses and assigned a score ranging from 70 to 100 points. The scores will be used to determine the best qualified candidates who will be referred for selection.
Best qualified applications rated with a score of 95 or above, will be referred to the selecting official. Additional names from the well qualified list may be added to the referral list if we do not receive enough best qualified candidates.
Note: Your resume must support your responses to the occupational questions. The occupational questionnaire was developed from these tasks.
Management
Coordination
Plan, Prioritize, and Agreement Development
Develop and Maintain Partnerships
NOTE: Applicants must submit their application packages electronically or by fax. Applications/resumes and supporting documentation sent by mail (including email) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applicants are advised that a variety of public facilities such as schools, public libraries, state employment offices and regional job centers provide access to computers at no charge. Help may also be available to targeted groups through a variety of public assistance agencies.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 to receive consideration.
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.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to Wednesday, August 06, 2014.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , 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 . and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1172013.
2. Fax your documents to . If you cannot complete the Application Wednesday, August 06, 2014 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, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Note: If you receive an email stating that there was a technical problem uploading your documents, you should fax the applicable documentation to OPM at . Be sure to use the fax cover sheet that was linked in the vacancy announcement, include the appropriate Office Code (IN) and VIN (1172013) so that the fax is processed properly and promptly. For further questions regarding applying online or by fax, please contact OPM
DO NOT SEND PHOTOGRAPHS. Any resume or documents with photographs will not be forwarded to the hiring official.
Resumes must include personal information, education, work experience. 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 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. NOTE: Applications lacking required information will be considered ineligible.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
1. Resume - Showing detailed relevant experience. (Include dates of employment -month and year, and hours worked per week). Your experience must verify the answers given on the assessment questionnaire. YOU MUST USE YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME (Do not use nicknames or shortened names).
2. Transcripts (To meet basic education requirements transcripts must be included or If using education to qualify you must submit college transcripts)
3. Qualifications (assessment questionnaire)
4. Veterans Preference 1) Legible copies of DD-214s (copy 4 showing honorable or general discharge): 2) If claiming 10 point veteran's preference: SF-15: Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form if applying as a disabled veteran or other veterans eligible for 10-point preference.For more information on Veterans' Preference Click HERE
5. CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
1. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
2. Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For more information on Veterans' Preference please visit / . /Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of The Interior
United States Citizens Permanent Full Time Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. For more information about the National Park Service, click here.
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED : Open to all qualified United States Citizens
Vacancy ID NUMBER (VIN): 1172013
PLEASE CLICK PRINT PREVIEW TO VIEW FULL ANNOUNCEMENT.
This announcement is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures, (MWRC-14-MP-0176). Candidates who wish to be considered under both procedures MUST apply and submit complete application packages to both vacancies.
U.S. Citizenship Required Favorably Adjudicated Background Investigation Valid State Drivers License
This position serves at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln (UNL) as the Cooperative Ecosystems Study Unit (CESU) Research Coordinator with the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Division within the Midwest Region. The incumbent is responsible for overall CESU program management and operational responsibilities assigned by the Natural Resources Deputy Associate Director and coordinating with the Regional Resources Stewardship Advisory Team, Zone leadership, University, Partners, Superintendents, and Park Managers, for the natural, social, and cultural resource needs of the Region. The incumbent's major duties include coordinating and advising on complex environmental issues such as climate change and its effects on park resources.
Area Information: The office is located in Lincoln, Nebraska at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Lincoln has the perfect mix of good people, interesting places and a diverse range of things to do. Lincoln is a hidden gem, an intriguing city in an unexpected place. The city is undergoing its greatest period of growth it's ever seen. Population growth is expected to average from 1.6 to 1.8 percent annually through 2020. The population of the city of Lincoln is 262,341 and Lincoln MSA (Lancaster and Seward Counties) 306,503. Lincoln is experiencing an influx of skilled young talent. More secondary education students are staying in Lincoln post-graduation to begin their careers and families due to the array of opportunities in Lincoln and the comfortable quality of life. Age distribution: 20-44 - 40%, 19-under - 27%, 45-62 - 22%, and 65 and over - 11%. Lincoln's median age is 32. 93% of adults in Lincoln have at least a high school diploma. 34% of Lincoln Residents have a bachelor's degree or higher; compared to the U.S. average of 27%. Career opportunities in Lincoln include: Government, Education and Health Services, Retail and Wholesale Trade, Professional and Business Services, Leisure and Hospitality, Manufacturing, Financial Activities, Construction and Mining, Trans, Warehousing and Utilities, Other Services, and Information.
Lincoln residents pride themselves on being one of the friendliest cities in the country. Gallup recently named Lincoln the Happiest City in America. Lincoln offers a wide variety of homes and apartments in all different types and sizes. Rental properties also are plentiful and affordable, and there's never a long commute in heavy traffic. As for education, Lincoln is home of two universities, four private colleges, and two community colleges in addition to several conveniently located public and private schools.
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Website: /
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement, Wednesday, August 06, 2014. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors.
Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, you must possess the basic requirements and the minimum qualifications, specialized experience and/or education, as described in the occupational/assessment questionnaire.
Qualifications for this position are:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Historian, GS-0170
Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in history or a closely related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
OR
A combination of education and experience-courses equivalent to a major in history or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
Anthropologist, GS-0190 Successfully completed a Bachelor's degree in anthropology . IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
OR
A combination of education and
Experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in an appropriate field of anthropology, or related course work, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
OR
Four years of appropriate experience in anthropology performing research, museum work, or similar professional-level work.
Archaeologist, GS-0193
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included 3 semester hours each in the following course areas: History of archeology; archaeology of a major geographical area such as North America or Africa; Regional archeology, archeological cultures, or sites in a specific part of portion of a major geographical area to acquire or develop a foundation for regional specialization for professional development; Theory and methods of archeology (methods include, but are not limited to typology, classification, sampling, cultural evolution, dating, field survey, and artifact and data analytical techniques); Archeological field school, provided a basic understanding of theoretical and practical approaches to research design implementation, field preservation techniques, and report preparation by participation in actual field work; AND six semester hours of related course work in geography, geology, or cultural geography; history, historiography, or historical archeology; environmental studies; scientific writing (nonfiction English composition); and/or surveying; AND archeological field school. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
OR
Related Curriculum: Completion of a full 4 year course of study leading to a degree in anthropology (with emphasis on ethnology, physical anthropology or scientific linguistics), history, American studies, or a related discipline may be accepted as satisfying in full the educational requirements, provided the curriculum supplied academic course work sufficiently similar to the requirements listed above (including archeological field school).
OR
A combination of education and experience that provided knowledge equivalent to that described above, plus appropriate additional education or technical experience to total 4 years. This combination must have demonstrated that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work of an archeologist comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of a full 4-year course study.
OR
Four years of archeological work experience that demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional archeology. The work experience must have included archeology field experience, which may include that gained in an archeological field school. Field experience should have included a combination of professional experience in archeological survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and preparation of written materials. Applicants with such field experience should, after additional experience under the direction of a higher level archeologist be able to demonstrate the ability to be a crew chief, directing work of others at a single location as a part of a larger archeological project.
Biologist, GS-0401
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to this position. . IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
OR
A combination of education and experience. Courses equivalent to a major as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Ecologist, GS-0408
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in biology, or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences. These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences. IMPORTANT-PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the basic requirement. YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS!
AND
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
_GS-13_
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is: Planning, development, and coordination of programs of natural resource management and research in disciplines such as climate change, ecology, geology, hydrology, marine ecology, integrated pest management, pesticides management, environmental restoration, resource monitoring, data management, and GIS. Development and maintaining external partnerships relative to natural resource management and/or science geared to protection of natural resources on park lands.
_GS-14_
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience is: Planning, development, and coordination of a complex program of natural resource management and research in disciplines such as climate change, ecology, geology, hydrology, marine ecology, integrated pest management, pesticides management, environmental restoration, resource monitoring, data management, and GIS. Development and maintaining external partnerships relative to natural resource management and/or science geared to protection of natural resources on park lands. Management of a Regional or National Resource Management support program.
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, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Applicants can verify accreditation HERE.
Transcripts do not need to be official but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify then you will need to provide official transcripts before you enter on duty.
You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited education institution in the United States when you apply. For further information click HERE.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Males 18 years of age or older, born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service Registration or proof of exemptions under Selective Service law /
2. Probationary Period: Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on the authority under which you are appointed.
3. Employee will be required to wear a National Park Service uniform and comply with uniform standards.
4. Department of the Interior employees must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of net pay.
5. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet time-in-grade restrictions by TAG:Closing Date
6. Required to complete Form 450 OGE, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
7. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Method of rating will be Category based.
Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates.
Candidates will be ranked into 3 categories:
Category Group I (Best Qualified) - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position.
Category Group II (Well Qualified) - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
Category Group III (Qualified) - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position. You will be rated based on your responses and assigned a score ranging from 70 to 100 points. The scores will be used to determine the best qualified candidates who will be referred for selection.
Best qualified applications rated with a score of 95 or above, will be referred to the selecting official. Additional names from the well qualified list may be added to the referral list if we do not receive enough best qualified candidates.
Note: Your resume must support your responses to the occupational questions. The occupational questionnaire was developed from these tasks.
Management
Coordination
Plan, Prioritize, and Agreement Development
Develop and Maintain Partnerships
NOTE: Applicants must submit their application packages electronically or by fax. Applications/resumes and supporting documentation sent by mail (including email) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applicants are advised that a variety of public facilities such as schools, public libraries, state employment offices and regional job centers provide access to computers at no charge. Help may also be available to targeted groups through a variety of public assistance agencies.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 to receive consideration.
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.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to Wednesday, August 06, 2014.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, , 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 . and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1172013.
2. Fax your documents to . If you cannot complete the Application Wednesday, August 06, 2014 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, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items .
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to . Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Note: If you receive an email stating that there was a technical problem uploading your documents, you should fax the applicable documentation to OPM at . Be sure to use the fax cover sheet that was linked in the vacancy announcement, include the appropriate Office Code (IN) and VIN (1172013) so that the fax is processed properly and promptly. For further questions regarding applying online or by fax, please contact OPM
DO NOT SEND PHOTOGRAPHS. Any resume or documents with photographs will not be forwarded to the hiring official.
Resumes must include personal information, education, work experience. 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 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. NOTE: Applications lacking required information will be considered ineligible.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
1. Resume - Showing detailed relevant experience. (Include dates of employment -month and year, and hours worked per week). Your experience must verify the answers given on the assessment questionnaire. YOU MUST USE YOUR FULL LEGAL NAME (Do not use nicknames or shortened names).
2. Transcripts (To meet basic education requirements transcripts must be included or If using education to qualify you must submit college transcripts)
3. Qualifications (assessment questionnaire)
4. Veterans Preference 1) Legible copies of DD-214s (copy 4 showing honorable or general discharge): 2) If claiming 10 point veteran's preference: SF-15: Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference with required proof as stated on the form if applying as a disabled veteran or other veterans eligible for 10-point preference.For more information on Veterans' Preference Click HERE
5. CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
1. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
2. Veterans' Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For more information on Veterans' Preference please visit / . /Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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