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This position is located at Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Open to the first 40 applicants or until 05/05/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
04/21/2023 to 05/02/2023
$155,700 - $183,500 per year
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Up to five days per month.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
NE-1612-APPA-23-11925103-ST
720173600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Government-wide-(All)-Well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) in the local area and current/former Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates). VEOA eligible and those eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authority. (e.g., Individuals with disabilities, VISTA/Peace Corps, Land Management Workforce Act, 30% Disabled Veterans, and former PLC applicants), see "How to Apply".
The incumbent serves as Park Manager (Superintendent) for Appalachian National Scenic Trail (APPA), a National Park Service (NPS) with the headquarters located in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The APPA spans 14 states, passing through six units of the national park system, eight national forests, dozens of state parks, forests, and game lands along its 2172-mile traverse from Maine to Georgia. APPA includes 270,000 acres with various designations from fee simple to conservation easements with over 100,000 acres under the direct responsibility of the NPS. It transects multiple political jurisdictions at the federal, state, and local levels. Within a half-day's drive, a third of third of the nation's populace, APPA receives over four million visitors a year including a wide range of users from "thru hikers" to extended backpackers to those out for an afternoon commune with nature.
As Superintendent, the incumbent provides management and oversight of the preservation, interpretation, maintenance, administration, and development of the trail as well as the safety and well-being of staff, volunteers, and visitors. The incumbent provides direction, management, supervision and evaluation of all trail programs and provides leadership in the development of policies, standards, agreements, and procedures that govern the administration and implementation of the programs, including the functional areas of public use management, resource stewardship, education and interpretation, fiscal and human resources management, trail maintenance, visitor services, safety management, trail partnerships, public affairs, budget planning and execution, environmental compliance, trail planning, and development. The incumbent is responsible for administering a multitude of agreements with other federal agencies, state and local governments, volunteer organizations, and non-profit entities, that articulate agreed-upon understandings and responsibilities for achieving satisfactory protection and management of APPA and associated lands.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.
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.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Occasionally is required to work under unusual and stressful situations which call for physical stamina and emotional stability. The work is generally sedentary, but can require walking, driving, standing and bending. Travel to other areas is often required. Work is performed primarily in an office setting. However, work is also performed out-of-doors in various types of weather and terrain.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:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/05/2023.
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 05/05/2023. 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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