This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/567951800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in Sitka National Historical Park, in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division. This is the Chief Ranger position which directs and coordinates the human resources, funds, material, and facilities to implement the park's resources protection and law enforcement programs.
For questions about the duties of this position, please contact Superintendent Mary Miller at mary_miller@nps.gov or 907-747-0111.
05/11/2020 to 06/01/2020
$35.81 - $46.55 per hour
Salary includes 4.40% Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA), subject to annual review
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1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses or a relocation incentive in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
None
Yes
Yes
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567951800
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Current Career/Career Conditional National Park Service Employees, Land Management Workforce Flexibility (LMWFA) eligibles, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) and local commuting area Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles.
Directs and coordinates the human resources, funds, materials and facilities necessary to implement the park's resources protection and law enforcement programs. Is designated the park's Law Enforcement Official. Substantial service in primary law enforcement (6c) position equivalent experience outside the federal government is a mandatory prerequisite for the position. The position functions as both an administrative position in the law enforcement program and the primary law enforcement ranger for the park.
Law Enforcement Commission: This position requires applicants to possess, previously held (within the past three years), or be able to possess by entrance on duty 06/01/2020 a valid Type 1 level National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Commission (or equivalent),
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.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
This is a secondary-administrative law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U. S. C. 8412 (d) (FERS). PLEASE NOTE: Applicants may meet qualification requirements, but may not be eligible for special retirement coverage. If such an applicant is selected, they will be placed in the regular retirement system. To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under CSRS, an employee must transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position. To be eligible for Secondary retirement coverage under FERS, an employee must: 1) transfer directly (without a break in service exceeding 3 days) from a primary position to a secondary position, AND 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary rigorous position including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld, AND 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary rigorous position, except for any break in employment from a secondary position that began with involuntary separation (not for cause). It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your special retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your work history or other documentation that demonstrates work history of approved covered positions). You must let this office know if you are in a Primary position.
Physical Demands: Duties require prolonged periods of standing, sitting and walking. The incumbent will experience periods of stress and physical effort requiring stress and physical effort requiring strenuous exertion in harsh conditions. May lift and carry objects over 50 pounds. Participation in the NPS Physical Fitness program and regular medical examinations in accordance with NPS-57 guidelines is mandatory. Favorable results from Pre-appointment physical must be returned prior to appointment.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Weather at Sitka National Historic Park is typical for the Pacific Northwest Coast and includes periods of heavy fog, rain and snow. Temperatures range from below freezing during the winter to the mid 70s during the summer. The incumbent is involved with wildlife in the park, including bears; and may be involved with helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft operations, and other hazardous equipment and situations.
In the event of an accident while traveling in a government aircraft, the payable benefits of a private life insurance policy may be affected.
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, 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.
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:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/01/2020.
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 06/01/2020. 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.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/567951800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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