This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/815595600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in Grand Canyon National Park, in the Commercial Services Division.
10/24/2024 to 11/07/2024
$72,553 - $94,317 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following locations:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Employer paid and reimbursed relocation expenses are considered taxable income. The National Park Service does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Employees should consult professional tax, legal, and accounting advisors regarding concerns about the financial implications of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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IM-1541-GRCA-25-12581574-DE
815595600
The incumbent serves as the Grand Canyon Park Construction Representative in the Commercial Services Division and reports directly to the Concessions Analyst/Asset Manager. The incumbent is responsible for the on-site surveillance and quality assurance of construction and repair contracts as well as construction and repair work performed by Concessionaires and the Grand Canyon school.
As a construction representative, has full responsibility for the management and surveillance of assigned construction activities in Grand Canyon National Park.
Assignments consist of complete projects, requiring several months to several years to construct, and employing standard, commonly used construction equipment, materials and methods. Typical projects assigned include: Construction projects, component renewal projects, and cyclic replacement project; concessioner assigned facilities including lodging facilities; food and beverage operations; infrastructure projects to include water, sewer, and electricity; administration and operation facilities; dormitory and residential housing construction and renovations; road and highway construction and repair. The projects have any one or a combination of earthwork, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete, carpentry, installed equipment, insulation, conduit, piping, wiring, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, and utility systems.
Area Information:
Grand Canyon, AZ: This position is stationed at South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park located in Northern Arizona. The South Rim is approximately 60 miles north of Williams and 82 miles Northwest of Flagstaff, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Temperatures range from approximately 90 degrees in the summer to 0 degrees in the winter. Annual precipitation averages around 13 inches.
Grand Canyon Village has schools K-12, a daycare center, post office, general store, churches, a recreation center with gym, a public library, a clinic with resident physicians, and several restaurants. The park community consists of some 2,500 people, including employees of the NPS and concessioners and their family members. There are often employment opportunities for family members in the park and surrounding areas. The park community is small enough that many employees choose to walk or bike from their homes to work. Complete shopping, educational, medical, and professional services are available in Williams and Flagstaff. Flagstaff has a population of about 75,000 and has multiple K-12 public and private schools, Northern Arizona University, and diverse community, medical and other support services. Recreational opportunities include hiking, backpacking, fishing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and golfing in nearby communities.
There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level of this announcement.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.
A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.
Salary Range: 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.
Additional Selections: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands: The work is mainly performed in the field with periods of sedentary office work. Site visits involve the demands and hazards associated with fieldwork on a construction site or in a backcountry environment. Trail travel in the Grand Canyon, either by mule or on foot, may be required and can be extremely demanding. The incumbent must maintain a valid state driver's license to operate passenger vehicles and light trucks.
Working Conditions: Most work is performed on field sites during standard working hours. Visits to field sites require working outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain. Work involves using numerous special safety precautions, walking over rough, uneven surfaces, climbing, using man-lifts, stooping, bending, climbing on roofs or elevated work areas, standing for long lengths of time, entering high voltage areas, working in contaminated areas, etc. Daily field trips require use of hard hat, steel toed boots, and eye and/or ear protection. Some travel is required via automobile, helicopter, airplane, river raft, and trail. Helicopter landings on unimproved landing areas is sometimes required.
Telework: The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Age Restrictions: 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.
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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 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:
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The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/07/2024:
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 11/07/2024. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
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.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/07/2024:
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 11/07/2024. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation.
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/815595600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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