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These positions are located in Big Bend National Park, in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection.
This is a drug testing required position.
This is a required occupancy position and government quarters will be made available.
Open to the first 100 applicants or until 02/18/2020 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
02/05/2020 to 02/18/2020
$34,916 - $38,921 per year
GS-5 $34,916; GS-6 $38,921
GS 5 - 6
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
6
No
Yes
IM-1538-BIBE-20-10714538-DE
558821400
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.
WHO MAY APPLY: ALL U.S. Citizens and individuals eligible for CTAP/ICTAP.
The position is located in the Dispatch Center of Park Headquarters. The Center operates typically 0700-2200 daily every day of the year. This critical/sensitive position serves as a public safety dispatcher in a park Dispatch Center that requires shift work, seven days a week all year long. The Dispatch Center environment is complex, working cooperatively with more than one park district, jurisdiction, and/or agency in a geographical area, requiring an extensive body of dispatch procedures knowledge; query access to National Criminal Information Network (NCIC), National Law Enforcement Communications System (NLETS), and state networks with full responsibility in public safety emergency response. 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: Incumbent must function efficiently in a confided 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 mostly holidays, report for duty during adverse weather conditions, and be expected to work for long hours exceeding normally scheduled shifts in cases of emergencies. Position is sedentary with high amounts of stress. 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. 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 musts possess manual dexterity sufficient to operate computer terminals/keyboards and related equipment and to maintain written logs. Work involves occasional lifting of 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 other qualified dispatcher.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:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/18/2020:
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 02/18/2020. 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/558821400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Area Information: Big Bend National Park encompasses 801,000 acres of Chihuahuan Desert with varied scenery and diversity of plant and animal life. The park community consists of about 250 people, including employees of the NPS, Concession, Border Patrol, Postal Service, School, and their families. A state-accredited elementary school (K-8) is located at Panther Junction. The park has a post office, gas stations, camper stores, restaurant, and lodge. Recreational opportunities include hiking, bird watching, photography, backcountry camping, bicycling, and river rafting. Elevation at Panther Junction is 3,800 feet. The climate is generally pleasant with hot summers (90-110 degrees F.) and mild winters (30-60 degrees F.) Terlingua (a small town 24 miles away) has a state-accredited high school (no bus service), lodging, restaurants, small grocery and hardware stores, churches, and a bank. Lajitas (47 miles away) has limited shopping, a medical clinic, lodging, restaurants, golf course, and churches. Alpine, Texas (100 miles away) has most necessities, including supermarkets, stores, a hospital, pharmacies, churches, and a college university. The nearest larger cities are Midland/Odessa (220-225 miles away) and El Paso (325 miles). Visit our website for more information at: http://www.nps.gov/bibe.
