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These positions are located in Mount Rainier National Park, in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Mount Rainier National Park is March to April but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2023
12/01/2022 to 12/22/2022
$23.67 - $30.76 per hour
GS 7
8 vacancies in the following location:
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No
76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Temporary - Not to Exceed 1039 Hours
Multiple Schedules
Competitive
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Yes
PWR-1548-SR-23-11729535-DE
691751700
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.
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding.
The chief duties of this position include professional alpine mountaineering, aviation, technical rope rescue, avalanche forecasting, and emergency medical services. You participate as a team leader or member on patrols to climb any of the 25 main routes on Mount Rainier. Terrain consists of trails, sub-alpine meadows, rocky slopes, snow fields, glaciers, and vertical ice from 1,800 to above 14,400 feet in winter-like conditions, even in the summer. Camping and climbing at high altitude, on glaciers, even in stormy conditions is required. Conducting resource monitoring, concession monitoring, and visitor interactions will also be your responsibility. You must maintain a high level of physical fitness and are required to be able to hike to Camp Muir in typical fair-weather summer conditions in less than four hours.
Major duties include:
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.
Physical Demands: The physical demands of this job are immense, and the incumbent must be in outstanding physical condition. The incumbent must be able to walk to Camp Muir (4.7 miles / 4700 vertical feet in snowy conditions) with a 30-lb pack in under four hours. The ascent from Camp Muir at 10,100' feet in elevation to the summit of Mt. Rainier is yet another 4,300' in under 3 miles in icy and rocky mountaineering conditions. The weight of a patrol backpack while on these climbs may up to 50 lbs. Work may be done in a split shift where a climb begins at 03:00 am and is done at 09:00, with a 6-hour non-work period, then begin another 4-hour work period at 15:00 until 19:00. This kind of effort coupled with the substantial physical demands, at altitude, necessitate outstanding physical capabilities.
Working Conditions: One of the most challenging outdoor work environments one can imagine, climbing rangers may work in cold and snowy conditions year around with temperatures well below zero and winds well above 50 mph where specialized equipment, training, and clothing are needed. Work is done at altitude for prolonged periods at a time (up to 8 days) at altitudes between 10,100' and 14,100' (or even greater if on an assignment outside of Mount Rainier). At these altitudes, the oxygen in the atmosphere is reduced by up to 1/3 or greater which affects mood, kinesthetics, performance, and one's ability to sleep naturally. Work may be done over cliffs, on the fireline on wildland fires, on an ambulance, in a helicopter, and in various other emergency service configurations. Work assignments often trigger hazard and environmental differential. Integrating operational leadership into daily work is exceptionally important to mitigate and manage hazards. The incumbent is exposed to substantial subjective and objective hazards of the outdoor environment with regards to various terrain types, weather, and other physical conditions.
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.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of two categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/22/2022:
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 12/22/2022. 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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/691751700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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