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These positions are located in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, in the Interpretation Division.
Open to the first 100 applicants or until 01/06/2022 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
For questions regarding the duties or location of this position, please contact Emma Johnson at Emma_Johnson@nps.gov or 440-856-3034. Learn more about this agency12/28/2021 to 01/01/2022
$15.74 - $17.61 per hour
GS 4 - 5
11 vacancies in the following location:
No
Not required
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Temporary - 1039 Hours
Full-time
Competitive
5
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MW-1544-CUVA-22-11305558-DE
628635500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
All US Citizens
Major Duties GS-4: Conducts basic research of topics for the purpose of developing interpretive programs. Presents a variety of formal and informal interpretive programs including orientation talks, environmental education programs, conducted walks, demonstrations and campfire programs to small groups (less than 50 people). Informs visitors about park facilities and resources. Provides assistance in connection with one-time or annual celebrations related to the programs and themes of the park and assist in the operations of special events. Operates a variety of audiovisual and other equipment used in connection with interpretive material, e.g., projectors, cassettes and video equipment. Performs assignments in visitor centers such as answering basic and typical questions about the park and its facilities. Functions as a fee collector.
Serves as a member of all-risk operations, e.g. search and rescue. Performs various administrative duties, e.g., scheduling, gathering routine information for reports, compilation of statistical data, etc. Informs visitors about park facilities and resources through roving interpretation. Operates a variety of audiovisual and other equipment used in connection with interpretive material, e.g., projectors, microphones and video equipment. Uses interpretive props and other materials needed for programs. Operates park radio, phone, and computer to communicate with park staff and visitors.
Major Duties GS-5: Conducts basic research of topics for the purpose of developing interpretive programs. Presents a variety of formal and informal interpretive programs including orientation talks, environmental education programs, conducted walks, demonstrations and campfire programs to small groups (less than 50 people). Informs visitors about park facilities and resources. Provides assistance in connection with one-time or annual celebrations related to the programs and themes of the park and assist in the operations of special events. Operates a variety of audiovisual and other equipment used in connection with interpretive material, e.g., projectors, cassettes and video equipment. Performs assignments in visitor centers such as answering basic and typical questions about the park and its facilities. Functions as a fee collector. Serves as a member of all-risk operations, e.g. search and rescue. Performs various administrative duties, e.g., scheduling, gathering routine information for reports, compilation of statistical data, etc. Informs visitors about park facilities and resources through roving interpretation. Operates a variety of audiovisual and other equipment used in connection with interpretive material, e.g., projectors, microphones and video equipment. Uses interpretive props and other materials needed for programs. Operates park radio, phone, and computer to communicate with park staff and visitors.
Thee typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is , but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Anticipated Entry on Duty:
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
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.Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands: The work requires standing for long periods of time, walking for long distances, climbing and descending steep inclines, bending, and lifting moderately heavy items. Mental stress and physical fatigue occur due to high volume of personal contacts, occasional emergency responses, and repetitive nature of interpretive programs.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 Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
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 https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11305558, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. 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 an online assessment. These assessments measure the critical competencies listed below that are required to successfully perform the job.
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:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/06/2022:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/06/2022. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications.
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