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Summary
These are Temporary, Seasonal appointments: These positions may be filled for a six-month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.
Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2025
These Animal Packer (Custodial) positions will be located in the east district of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), duty stationed out of Estes Park, CO, and will work independently with a pack team of up to four (4) llamas to service backcountry restroom facilities.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
11/21/2024 to 12/06/2024
This job will close when we have received 40 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more -
Salary
$24.08 - $28.10 per hour
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Pay scale & grade
WG 6
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Location
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position, up to 6 nights per month. Backcountry travel is required for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Temporary - Not to Exceed 1039 hours
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
No
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
IM-1539-ROMO-25-12612196-DE
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Control number
819883000
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Physical Demands: When incumbent is maintaining backcountry toilets, he/she must be able to hike distances of 2 to 12 miles at elevations ranging from 7,500 feet to those exceeding 12,000 feet using a string of llamas to pack in supplies and equipment and waste out. Loads animals in a heavy duty pickup in order to transport them to trail heads. Light to moderate physical effort is required in performing custodial duties. Incumbent is required to walk, stand, bend, reach, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time. Moderately heavy physical effort is used occasionally in moving, setting up, and working from ladders and scaffolding. Use of heavy powered cleaning equipment is required, but not on a continual basis. Incumbent exerts light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. He/she exerts moderate physical effort in the frequent. handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and the occasional handling of heavier objects while loading cargo with the assistance of other workers.
Working Conditions: Work indoors is performed in areas which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. He/she is exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in cleaning toilets, urinals, etc. Care is required to avoid serious injuries when working on ladders and scaffolds and when using heavy powered equipment. At risk for infectious diseases. Operates vehicles in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout the park. Exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of. accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle. Is exposed to sun, rain, snow, high winds, and temperature ranging from -40 degrees to 90+ degrees F. Works at elevations ranging from 7500 ft. to 12500 ft.
Duties
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- Work independently with a pack team of up to four (4) llamas to service backcountry restroom facilities.
- The incumbent should be familiar with and have experience with llamas specifically.
- The main purpose of this position (as an Animal Packer (Custodial), at this level) is to hike to backcountry toilet facilities to process waste and recycling, leading llamas to pack tools and supplies in and solid waste out.
- Animal Packers must use and maintain equipment and operate vehicles and pickup trucks to transport supplies, materials and pack animals.
- Back county travel is required for this position.
Physical Demands: When incumbent is maintaining backcountry toilets, he/she must be able to hike distances of 2 to 12 miles at elevations ranging from 7,500 feet to those exceeding 12,000 feet using a string of llamas to pack in supplies and equipment and waste out. Loads animals in a heavy duty pickup in order to transport them to trail heads. Light to moderate physical effort is required in performing custodial duties. Incumbent is required to walk, stand, bend, reach, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time. Moderately heavy physical effort is used occasionally in moving, setting up, and working from ladders and scaffolding. Use of heavy powered cleaning equipment is required, but not on a continual basis. Incumbent exerts light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls. He/she exerts moderate physical effort in the frequent. handling of objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and the occasional handling of heavier objects while loading cargo with the assistance of other workers.
Working Conditions: Work indoors is performed in areas which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. He/she is exposed to vibration from heavy equipment and to skin irritations from strong cleaning solutions used in cleaning toilets, urinals, etc. Care is required to avoid serious injuries when working on ladders and scaffolds and when using heavy powered equipment. At risk for infectious diseases. Operates vehicles in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout the park. Exposed to dirt and fumes, and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of. accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle. Is exposed to sun, rain, snow, high winds, and temperature ranging from -40 degrees to 90+ degrees F. Works at elevations ranging from 7500 ft. to 12500 ft.
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Eligibility and qualifications will be verified if there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- LLAMAS: These positions work independently with a pack team of up to four (4) llamas to service backcountry restroom facilities. The incumbent should be familiar with and have experience with llamas specifically.
- Housing: Government housing may be available.
- Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Work Schedule: You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
- Travel: You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally, from 1-6 nights per month. Backcountry travel is required for these positions.
- You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priorÂity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
- Ability to perform the duties of an Animal Packer (Custodial) WG-5001-06 without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) - Animal Packer workers at this level perform the following duties: Perform minor maintenance such as clearing clogged drains, painting, replacing toilet seats and installing dispensers. Hike to backcountry toilet facilities to process waste and recycling, while leading llamas or other pack animals to pack tools and supplies in and solid waste out. Use and maintain custodial equipment and operate vehicles and pickup trucks to transport supplies, materials and pack animals.
- Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic
- Ability to Use and maintain Tools and Equipment
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications; other than blueprints
- Knowledge of Materials
- Dexterity and Safety
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priorÂity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
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.
Eligibility and qualifications will be verified if there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied.
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.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of the following categories:
- Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
- Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
- Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
- Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Dexterity and Safety
- Knowledge of materials
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/06/2024:
- Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
- A complete Occupational Questionnaire
- Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
- Veterans Preference Documentation:
- If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
- If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
- If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
- Veterans Preference Documentation:
- Documentation that you meet Selective Factors.
- Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified on the rating criteria for this position.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
How to Apply
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 12/06/2024. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
- Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.
- Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
- Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application"
- To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12612196
- Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS.
- Select documents you want included in this application.
- Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
- Select if you want to include your demographic information.
- After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
- Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
- Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
- Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
- Review and Submit Application.
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- You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
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Agency contact information
Natalia Sanchez
- natalia_sanchez@nps.gov
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Rocky Mountain National Park
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517
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Next steps
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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Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/06/2024:
- Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.
- A complete Occupational Questionnaire
- Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:
- Veterans Preference Documentation:
- If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
- If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
- If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.
- Veterans Preference Documentation:
- Documentation that you meet Selective Factors.
- Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated well-qualified on the rating criteria for this position.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
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How to Apply
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 12/06/2024. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
- Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account.
- Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application."
- Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application"
- To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12612196
- Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS.
- Select documents you want included in this application.
- Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed.
- Select if you want to include your demographic information.
- After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site."
- Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application.
- Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown.
- Upload any missing required documents or optional documents.
- Review and Submit Application.
- While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position.
- You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement.
- To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job.
- Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.
Agency contact information
Natalia Sanchez
- natalia_sanchez@nps.gov
- Address
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Rocky Mountain National Park
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517
US
Next steps
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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Natalia Sanchez
- natalia_sanchez@nps.gov
- Address
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Rocky Mountain National Park
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517
US