Lead Dispatcher
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from Current permanent Department of Interior employees in the Competitive Service, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibles, Career Transition Program (CTAP) eligibles.
Duties
PLEASE NOTE : TO BE FOUND ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION YOU MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING :
ALL APPLICANTS (INCLUDING THOSE WHO CURRENTLY WORK FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THOSE WHO DO NOT) MUST PROVIDE THEIR MOST RECENT PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SHOWING THE OFFICIAL RATING AND SIGNED BY A SUPERVISOR.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CURRENT PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OR HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ONE, YOU MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION STATING WHY ONE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
A WORD DOCUMENT PROVIDING THAT INFORMATION IS ACCEPTABLE. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A PERFORMACE APPRASIAL OR A DOCUMENT STATING WHY YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- A RESUME THAT INCLUDES MONTHS, YEARS, AND HOURS WORKED PER WEEK FOR ALL OF YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE.
- PLEASE ALSO SEE THE "QUALIFICATIONS" AND "REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION" SECTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
You will perform the following duties :
Performs dispatch and call taking services for public safety related incidents and operations. (Services may be provided to multiple units and / or multiple jurisdictions.
Receives and evaluates emergency calls for service.
- Obtains information through precise questions and determines the priority of the call. If certified, may provide pre-arrival instruction using Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) protocols.
- Support is provided to incidents and public safety responders. Coordinates responses to incidents; initiates appropriate response of personnel and apparatus in accordance with agency plans, guides, and protocols;
provides communications and logistical support to responders; maintains status on resources and incidents including flight following for aircraft.
Serves as a certified operator of National Criminal Information Network (NCIC), National Law Enforcements Communications System (NLETS), and State criminal information networks (i.
e., ACCESS, TLETS, VCIN, etc.).
- Operates a multi-frequency radio console.
- Responsible for monitoring Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) within the areas managed by Independence National Historical Park.
Responsible for relaying information observed on CCTV to patrol rangers for emergency and investigative purposes. Reviews recorded camera feeds and provides video clips as requested by supervisors or law enforcement officers.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service).
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
- You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- This is an Emergency Essential position.
- All applicants (including those who currently work for the Federal government, those who do not, and those who never have) must submit their most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record and signed by a supervisor.
If a performance appraisal is not available you must submit a document stating why it is not available.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07 / 12 / 2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted.
An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience . For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.
For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and / or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement :
EXPERIENCE : At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
This experience includes activities such as : utilizing a variety of telecommunications equipment including radios, telephones, computer networks, and frequency monitors to provide communications and logistical support to law enforcement, fire, and other federal, state, and local emergency personnel.
You must include hours per week worked.
Volunteer 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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.
Additional information
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands : Incumbent must function efficiently in a confined space for extended periods with no breaks and no opportunity to leave the confines of the Communications Center.
The dispatcher is considered an "essential employee," meaning he / she is required to work most holidays, report for duty during adverse weather conditions, and be expected to work for long hours exceeding normally scheduled shifts in case of emergencies.
Position is sedentary with high amounts of stress. Incumbent is subject to shift work, rotating shift work, and uncommon tours of duty.
Work requires use of the voice in vocal communications for periods of hours at a time. Voice must be clear, audible, and tone effective with words plainly spoken and understandable.
Incumbent must be able to hear clearly and discern a variety of audible communications and signals simultaneously. Incumbent must be able to read critical information from multiple sources, including computer screen, fax, and written log quickly and accurately.
The work is of an emergency nature and is emotionally stressful. Incumbent must possess manual dexterity sufficient to operate computer terminals / keyboards and related equipment and to maintain written logs.
Work involves occasional lifting of equipment, boxes and supplies up to weights of 50 pounds.
Working Conditions : The work is normally performed in a well-lighted and temperature-controlled room. Noise levels are routinely high due to electronic equipment, telephones, radios, and other discussions ongoing in the performance of duties.
The setting is typically confined and secure, and entrance and egress is controlled. During the training period and / or on other occasions, the incumbent will be assigned to accompany field law enforcement personnel in patrol vehicles to learn or gain a more detailed familiarization with agency field operating procedures and jurisdictional boundaries.
Incumbent may not leave the center unless relieved by another qualified dispatcher.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) : For information on how to apply as a CTAP eligible see : . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
You must submit documentation to support this claim.
Benefits
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. .
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.
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 who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire.
Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire.
Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies :
- Database Management Systems
- Leadership
- Operating Systems
- Technical Competence
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a resume review conducted by a subject matter expert.
These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.
Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal / evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.
you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal / evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official.
The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal / evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available.
Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals / evaluations were at an acceptable level.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 07 / 12 / 2023.
Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect either full-time or 40 hours per week.
If a part-time work schedule is reflected, the hours must be annotated to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
If military or civilian, please include your rank and / or grade.
- Complete All Required Assessments.
- Merit Promotion Eligibility Documentation such as : Federal employees must submit a copy of their latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, such as the initial hire, promotion, or reassignment, showing position title, series, grade and tenure (please do not submit an Award SF-50 unless it provides the necessary information) and, if different, an SF-50 showing highest permanent grade ever held.
Time in grade will be determined by reviewing your resume and required SF-50's. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess the one-year time-in-grade, as required by this announcement.
In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade, such as a Within Grade Increase.
Federal employees must also submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed if hours worked per week are not included on your resume .
Veterans Documentation (e.g. DD-214, SF-15, VA Letter as appropriate) Documentation for the eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
- Performance Appraisals and Awards : All applicants must submit their most recent performance appraisal showing the official rating of record and signed by a supervisor or, if one is unavailable, a statement as to why it is not available (including if any prior performance appraisals / evaluations were at an acceptable level).
- Other Supporting Documents , if applicable, such as :
- Documentation for consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include : 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.
- g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career / conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location;
and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
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 .
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.
How to Apply
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 07 / 12 / 2023. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
- Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or .
- Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link :
- Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. .
- Select documents you want included in this application.
- Review 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 it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to EO 14043, that requirement does not currently apply.
Agency contact information
Maria Tighe
Address
Independence National Historical Park
143 S Third Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview.
You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
06 / 29 / 2023 to 07 / 12 / 2023
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location :
Remote job
Telework eligible
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Security clearance
Drug test
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NE-1612-INDE-23-12024629IMP
Airplane Pilot (Regional Aviation Trainer)
Clarification from the agency
Who May Apply : U.S. citizens; CTAP and ICTAP eligibles in the commuting area.
Duties
As the Pilot (Aviation Trainer) you will be performing the following duties :
Pilots fixed-wing single engine aircraft using either wheels, skis, or floats for the conduct of resource surveys, resource and visitor protection patrols, flying supplies, equipment, and personnel.
Typical assignments require the incumbent to operate single engine aircraft in low level flight (below 500 ft agl), conduct off-airport landings in isolated areas on unprepared sites;
including beaches, tidal flats, lakes, rivers, gravel bars, and tundra ridges of restricted size.
Develops pilot training syllabuses, identifies pilot training needs, and executes pilot training for all missions including low level surveys, resource surveys, emergency maneuvers, off-airport operations, aircraft make and model checkouts, floatplane operations, and cold weather / ski flying.
Works closely with Department of the Interior Office of Aviation Services (OAS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Provides aviation support for activities such as the following : transport of people and cargo; establishment and resupply of remote field camps, hunting and subsistence activities monitoring, wildlife and natural resource data collection, search and rescue missions, assist with law enforcement patrols, wildfire operations support and other aviation activities as directed.
For more information about the duties of this position, contact
Physical Demands : Duties include office work with frequent trips to all parts of Alaska for field work, flighttraining, monitoring mentor pilots, and conducting safety classes.
Intense concentration isnecessary for extended periods while flying and may involve physical discomfort due to sittingin cramped quarters in noisy small aircraft.
This is a uniformed position and meets the required medical & fitness standards. The incumbent is required to maintain an FAA Second Class Flight Physical.
Working Conditions : The work requires extensive travel to the field where the incumbent will encounter biting insects, dangerous animals and inclement weather.
Weather can be severe and unpredictable,with forecasts not readily available. Aircraft operations will involve hazardous conditionssuch as low altitude and slow speed flying, landing.
on remote lakes or tundra, andunimproved landing and takeoff areas. Winter flying is affected by short daylight hours andlow temperatures.
Overnight travel to field camps or villages requires special safetyprecautions and procedures. Aggravating cabin noise and physical discomfort is unavoidableat times during extended flights in certain aircraft.
The incumbent is expected to conductduties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, co-workers, or property withwhich entrusted, and in a manner consistent with the policies of the National Park Service.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service).
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
- You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- Current driver's license required.
- You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
- Pre-employment flight evaluation as described in 351 DM 3.5 to be given by an OAS inspector pilot or bureau certified flight instructor is required.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Pre-employment and periodic physical and respirator fit test required.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06 / 23 / 2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted.
An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience . For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.
For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and / or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
SELECTIVE FACTORS : This position performs duties as an Airplane Pilot (including serving as a pilot in command). Candidates must meet ALL of the following requirements by close of this announcement or they will receive no further consideration for this position.
You must provide documentation in your resume or provide certificates for each selective factor by the closing date of this announcement or you will be rated ineligible.
1. Must possess currentFAA Certified Flight Instructor, Certified Flight Instrument Instructor, (CFII) or military equivalent rating.
Must submit copy, front and back.
2. Must possess and maintain a current FAA Commercial Pilot-Airplane or Airline Transport Pilot-Airplane with Single Engine Land and Instrument Rating or military equivalent.
Must submit copy, front and back.
3. Must possess and maintain a FAA Medical Certificate First or Second Class or a current military flight physical. Must submit copy.
4. Must have flown a minimum of 1,500 hours total flight time, of which at least 1,200 hours will have been as pilot-in-command (PIC) with 500 hours PIC airplane.
5. Must have flown 100 hours in the last twelve months
6. Must have 75 hours of night flying time.
7. Must have Recent Flight Experience in accordance with .
Although not required, a document listing the flight time requirements would be helpful in determining your qualifications for this position.
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement :
EXPERIENCE : At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
This experience includes activities such as : serving as pilot-in-command of a single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft; performing pre-mission planning to include filing flight plans;
obtaining and evaluating weather. You must include hours per week worked in your resume.
Volunteer 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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.
Additional information
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
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 component, bureau or 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) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his / her position of record held at time of selection 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.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the person selected for the position is from outside the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses under the Federal Travel Regulations.
Alaska currently does not have a state income tax.
In the event of an accident while traveling in a government aircraft, the payable benefits of a private life insurance policy may be affected.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
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, .
Benefits
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. .
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.
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 three categories :
- Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
- Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
- Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies :
- Partnering
- Planning and Evaluating
- Technical Competence
- Technical Competence
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of additional assessments, including a panel resume review.
These assessments measure the critical competencies listed above that are required to successfully perform the job.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 06 / 23 / 2023 :
Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and / or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.
e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
If military or civilian, please include your rank and / or grade.
- Complete All Required Assessments.
- Other Supporting Documents , if applicable, such as : : If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran , you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the .
If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the . If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge , you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying : 1) your expected release / retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade / rank / rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or , you must submit all additional proof required by the , and if applicable, a completed .
You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from or call 1- to establish proof of disability.
- Documentation that you meet all selective factors (Pilot license, FAA med., flight hours)
- Documentation for consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include : 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.
- g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career / conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location;
and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above (85) on the rating criteria for this position.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :
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 .
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.
How to Apply
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 06 / 23 / 2023. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
- Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or .
- Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link :
- Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. .
- Select documents you want included in this application.
- Review 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 it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to EO 14043, that requirement does not currently apply.
Agency contact information
Carolyn Byrd
Phone
Address
Alaska Regional Office
240 W 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview.
You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
06 / 02 / 2023 to 06 / 23 / 2023
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location :
Remote job
Telework eligible
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Security clearance
Drug test
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
AK-1537-AKRO-23-11989132-DE
Environmental Engineering
Position Overview
The Department of the Interior is tasked with the stewardship and responsible management of the nation’s public lands, natural resources, and species and their habitats.
Environmental engineers ensure DOI meets this mission by assessing the environmental impact of activities such as construction or natural resource development.
This position is represented at the following bureaus
Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement National Park Service U.
S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Geological Survey
Candidate Description
The ideal candidate is a tenacious person who can apply their professional engineering knowledge to solving complicated problems across multiple systems as part of a team.
The issues addressed by environmental engineers are multi-faceted and directly impact the mission of the Department, so they must possess a keen attention to detail, a knack for problem solving, and should be an effective communicator.
Specialty Areas
Air Pollution / Control; Contamination Sites; Mining / Industrial Operations; Regulatory Compliance (e.g., National Environmental Protection Act);
Restoration; Sustainability; Wastewater; Waste Systems; Water Systems
Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with occasional field and site visits.
Minimum Education Requirements
Please see the and the Professional and Scientific Positions on the OPM websites.
Career Level Requirements
Responsibilities by Level
Journey :
Assesses existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land Conducts or coordinates environmental impact audits;
Designs systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality Recommends actions necessary to preempt the occurrence of environmental statutory violations and to achieve compliance Develops, manages, and executes environmental initiatives
Strengths by Level
Journey 12-13
Accountability Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work.
Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
- Attention to Detail Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
- Customer Service Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations;
knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Flexibility Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles;
effectively deals with ambiguity. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Learning Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Oral Communication Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial);
makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Problem Solving Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Project Management Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Resilience Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Teaching Others Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback;
coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Teamwork Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit;
works with others to achieve goals. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Technical Competence Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job;
works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Writing Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner;
produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
Common Pathways
Candidates who made this career change most commonly held these occupations...
Civil Engineering
Miscellaneous Administration and Program
Laborer
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)
Duties
Operates large, complex riding lawn mowers that have multiple or independently controlled cutting decks, and / or specially designed mowers that operate on slopes;
lawn and garden tractors with various specialty attachments such as gardening attachments, trenchers, snow plowing or removal equipment, etc.
Carries out special laboring assignment(s) which require knowledge of several steps, phases, or detailed procedures and a practical knowledge of project requirements and objectives (e.
g., preparing ground, laying sod, planting flowers or shrubs, and using drawings to establish a planting pattern and / or design, or similar labor endeavors.
Loads and unloads supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Digs ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope.
Requirements Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime work.
- If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and : (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school;
or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or
c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education;
or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
- A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
- This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
- Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
- The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Anticipated Entry on Duty : May 2023
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors :
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Dexterity and Safety
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.
In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.
Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.
Address your knowledge, skills and / or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.
Screen-out Element : "Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision." For this position, assign work to individuals and provide technical direction and / or help in accomplishing difficult work steps and processes;
ability to perform the most difficult and complex work as a Laborer, including operating heavy power equipment, such as single-function power lawn mowers with one or more cutting decks and mechanical controls, hand power equipment, such as chain saws, jackhammers, and a variety of types of common hand tools and light power tools (such as shovels, racks, lawn edging equipment, circular saws, electric drills, etc.
to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails. I have also been responsible for operating light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc.
to safely transport personnel, materials, or equipment to work sites. Dig ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact;
break up pavement or concrete; mix and pour concrete, asphalt, and hot / cold mix; fill and level holes in damaged roads.
Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Move furniture, paint picnic tables and signs, trim trees and shrubbery, picks up litter and clean fire pits.
Perform basic equipment maintenance on mowers and other similar equipment including adjusting blades, cleaning, lubricating and oiling.
Lift and move objects weighing over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
Volunteer 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. Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
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.
Physical Demands : The work performed requires the exertion of very heavy physical effort in operating large riding mowers;
or lawn and garden tractors on grades and in areas with bushes, trees, and other visible obstacles that require significant maneuvering and lever control.
The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
Working Conditions : Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops.
Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes.
The equipment, tools, and tasks involved frequently require extreme care and use of safety gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, or respirators to avoid severe injuries.
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, . Benefits
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. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the 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 three categories :
- Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
- Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
- Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies and / or job elements :
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Dexterity and Safety
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Benefits
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. .
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.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 07 / 31 / 2023 :
- Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and / or grade.
- A complete Occupational Questionnaire
- Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as : : If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the .
If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the . If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying : 1) your expected release / retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade / rank / rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or , you must submit all additional proof required by the , and if applicable, a completed .
You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from or call 1- to establish proof of disability. Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority (i.
e. Schedule A, VRA, Peace Corps, Americorp Vista, former PLC member, certain Military Spouses, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Pathways Interns who have met the eligibility requirements for noncompetitive conversion, etc.
must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
- Documentation for consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include : 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.
- g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career / conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location;
and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
NOTE : CTAP / ICTAP - Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.
- Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following : OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable;
- special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry;
and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP / ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.
605(2) for CTAP or 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP / ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. How to Apply
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 07 / 31 / 2023. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
- Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or .
- Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link :
- Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. .
- Select documents you want included in this application.
- Review 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 it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to EO 14043, that requirement does not currently apply.
Agency contact information Carla McNear Shade Phone Email Address Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
US Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview.
You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM (EST) on 07 / 31 / 2023 :
- Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and / or grade.
- A complete Occupational Questionnaire
- Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as : : If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the .
If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the . If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying : 1) your expected release / retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade / rank / rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or , you must submit all additional proof required by the , and if applicable, a completed .
You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from or call 1- to establish proof of disability. Applicants who are eligible to be considered based on a Noncompetitive or Special Hiring Authority (i.
e. Schedule A, VRA, Peace Corps, Americorp Vista, former PLC member, certain Military Spouses, 30% or More Disabled Veterans, Pathways Interns who have met the eligibility requirements for noncompetitive conversion, etc.
must submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility.
- Documentation for consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include : 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.
- g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career / conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location;
and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above 85 on the rating criteria for this position.
NOTE : CTAP / ICTAP - Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.
- Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following : OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable;
- special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry;
and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP / ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.
605(2) for CTAP or 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP / ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. How to Apply
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 07 / 31 / 2023. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
- Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or .
- Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link :
- Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. .
- Select documents you want included in this application.
- Review 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 it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to EO 14043, that requirement does not currently apply.
Agency contact information Carla McNear Shade Phone Email Address Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004
US Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview.
You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Overview
- Accepting applications
- Open & closing dates
01 / 30 / 2023 to 07 / 31 / 2023
Pay scale & grade
WG 4
Location
Few vacancies in the following location :
- Remote job
- Telework eligible
- Travel Required
Not required
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Appointment type
Temporary - 1039 hours
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules - Full Time and Part Time (Part Time hours will be between 16-32 hours per week).
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
- Job family (Series)
- Supervisory status
- Security clearance
- Drug test
- Position sensitivity and risk
- Trust determination process
- Announcement number
NE-1611-STLI-23-11810303-DE