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This is a seasonal position responsible for operating outboard and inboard motorboats to transport personnel and materials between islands. The position also functions as a leader of trails crew.
02/27/2025 to 03/03/2025
$24.22 - $28.24 per hour
WG 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 20 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
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Temporary - 1039 hours; The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: late April
Full-time - You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and/or overtime.
Competitive
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MW-1543-ISRO-25-12613931-DE
823784600
CTAP/ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area.
The successful candidate for this position needs the knowledge and experience to operate both outboard motorboats up to 18 feet in length and diesel-powered twin screw Inboard boats up to 32 feet. The incumbent will Transport personnel, supplies, and materials to and from various locations around the park by using a variety of courses, often in non-protected areas. Weather is often variable, requiring the use of radar, LORAN, and GPS technologies. Other duties include servicing, cleaning painting, and performing minor maintenance to assigned boats, moving supplies and materials from the dock to storage areas, and direct the delivery of groceries to individual residences. The incumbent may also serve as a leader of trail crews and work as member of ground crew for helicopter lifts.
Isle Royale National Park is a large, remote, and isolated island in the northwestern corner of Lake Superior. With numerous lakes and native wildlife the park offers a superb setting for recreational opportunities. Isle Royale is located 70 miles north of the park's administrative headquarters in Houghton, MI. The incumbent will be duty stationed on the island and occupy government quarters. Rent will be paid by the incumbent based on OMB Circular 45 guidelines. Isle Royale is 99% federally-designated Wilderness with no roads, few telephones, no cellular coverage, limited amenities, and limited opportunity to travel to the mainland. The primary mode of travel throughout the island is by boat or hiking. Internet access for personal business on government computers is permitted during non-business hours. Government provided Wi-Fi is also available at most duty stations. Groceries and other supplies are delivered weekly or bi-weekly depending on incumbent's specific duty station on the island. To protect Isle Royale's fauna from disease and other maladies, pets are prohibited.
If you would like to learn more about this park, please check out Isle Royale National Park
For more information about this position you can contact Corey Process by email at corey_process@nps.gov or call 906-487-7150
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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.
Physical Demands: Strenuous activity is required on a daily basis. This involves: Lifting and carrying of up to 100 lbs. of materials, and other objects; loading and unloading boats of supplies and materials, etc.; heavy pushing and pulling, and carrying or moving awkward objects. Assistance is available if needed to handle heavy, bulky, or awkward items. While loading boats and at project sites, nearly the entire day is spent standing or walking with frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling. While operating boats, up to 7 hours a day may be spent sitting.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.
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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/03/2025:
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.
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