Park Ranger (Interpretation) Department:Department Of The Interior Agency:National Park Service SALARY RANGE: $60,278.00 to $78,361.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, October 20, 2014 to Friday, November 7, 2014 SERIES & GRADE: GS-0025-11 POSITION INFORMATION: DO NOT SEND PHOTOGRAPHS. Any resumes with these attachments cannot be forwarded to the hiring official. AGENCY CONTACT INFO: Terry L. Martin Phone: (219)395-1775 Email: [email protected] Agency Information: Cuyahoga Valley National Park 15610 Vaughn Road Brecksville, OH 44141 Full Time - Permanent PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11 DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Brecksville, OH View Map WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens SECURITY CLEARANCE: Not Applicable SUPERVISORY STATUS: Yes JOB SUMMARY: Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. Cuyahoga Valley National Park WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This announcement is open to ALL SOURCES. Relocation expenses are NOT authorized. This position is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures. Status applicants and others who are eligible for non-competitive or excepted hiring authorities who wish to apply under merit promotion procedures should refer to vacancy announcement MWE-15-MP-CUVA-002. If you should have questions regarding the duties or work schedule of this position, please contact Mary Pat Doorley at 440-546-5989. TRAVEL REQUIRED Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED No KEY REQUIREMENTS U.S. citizenship required Employment subject to favorable background investigation and adjudication 1 year supervisory probationary period if not already completed Valid State Drivers License required Required to wear NPS uniform DUTIES: Back to top The incumbent for this position will work in the Division of Interpretation, Education & Visitor Services, duty-stationed at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Coordinate all aspects of carrying out the functions and programs of the parks interpretive operations and Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center. Directly supervises three GS-9 park rangers, one GS-9 education specialist, two GS-7 education technicians, up to three GS-5 park guides and up to 10 GS-3, 4 and 5 seasonal park rangers during peak visitation. Performs the full range of supervisory functions. Plans, directs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of Park interpretive programs that include presentation to the general public, outdoor recreation, and educational outreach. Manages a variety of specialized functions including visitor assistance, interpretive program management, partnership management, limited public relations, and program promotion. Provides overall supervision and coordination of training for employees, interns, and volunteers. Training includes customer service, orientation, interpretive, and education skills as outlined by the Interpretive Development Program. Assures training occurs for division of the parks natural and cultural history and resource management interpretation. Manages and supervises operations at six public use facilities. Major work requirements include development of long and short range goals, objectives, standards, and plans for operating the interpretive program. Works with outside institutions, especially those in the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area. Manages the parkwide cooperating association sales. Serves as primary liaison with the non-profit management partner staff at the Environmental Education Center (EEC) for the operations of residential and day environmental education. Works with partner on short and long-range program planning and implementation. Manages and supervises picnic shelter reservations and fee collection, interpretive program reservations and fee collection, passport sales/distribution, and collection and processing of donations. The position may require periods of strenuous physical activity including periods of standing, walking, biking, and lifting of objects weighing approximately 50 pounds (exhibits). The majority of the work is sedentary. Most assignments are performed indoors, but some activities require exposure to variances in weather and terrain. Area Information : Located in Northeastern, Ohio Cuyahoga Valley National Park is situated along 22 miles of the Cuyahoga River Valley in a suburban setting between the cities of Akron and Cleveland. The park is predominately natural forest and meadow with some areas of agriculture and excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. Winters are moderately cold with average temperatures in the 20 to 30 degree ranges. Heavy snowfall is not unusual. Summers are moderately warm, average temperatures in the high 70s and 80s with occasional warm spells in the 90s. Rural, suburban, and urban communities are all within a reasonable commuting distance. Excellent K-12 schools, numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, and cultural attractions are available in the area. If you have any questions regarding the duties of this position and the area, please see Cuyahoga Valley National Park or call Operations Supervisor, Mary Pat Doorley at (440) 546-5995. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top To be eligible for this position, you must possess one of the following: Specialized Experience - One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills,and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.Examples of specialized experience could include Interpretive Park Ranger, Park Guide or tour leader; environmental educator or teacher; archeological or historical preservation research work; management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and/or implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; or other similar work. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal service. OR Education - At least three years of progressively higher graduate level study, a PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in directly related fields such as natural resource management,natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position to be filled. OR Equivalent Combination of Graduate Education and Specialized Experience ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS You must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license. You will be required to have a favorably adjudicated background investigation, including an FBI fingerprint check. You will be required to complete a one year supervisory probationary period if one has not been completed in the past. You will be required to wear the NPS uniform in accordance with NPS policy. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application will be evaluated based upon the following factors: Ability to plan and manage interpretative operations. Ability to develop and implement interpretive programs. Ability to Supervise. Ability to communicate orally and Interpersonal Skills. Ability to communicate in writing. If you are automatically rated as minimally qualified and eligible, a review of your application materials may be made to verify your qualifications and self-rating. Candidates considered as best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. If your self-assigned rating on the occupational questionnaire is not supported by the information contained in the rest of your application package, you may not be referred to the selecting official or you may be considered not qualified. Please ensure that your self-assessment of your qualifications is well supported by the information in your resume. If you are automatically rated among the best qualified for this job, a review of your application materials may be made to verify your qualifications and self-rating. Category rating procedures will be used. Candidates will be ranked into 3 categories: Best Qualified - Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who 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 who 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 who are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job. Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration in the following order: Best Qualified candidates entitled to veterans preference then other Best Qualified candidates; Well Qualified candidates entitled to veterans preference, then other Well Qualified candidates; Qualified candidates entitled to veterans preference then other Qualified candidates. BENEFITS: Back to top The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Government housing is not available. You will receive an allowance to offset a portion of the costs of uniform items. OTHER INFORMATION: The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program : The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Eligibles will be considered well qualified if they meet all qualification requirements and receive a rating of at least 85. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at opm.gov/ctap/index.asp Career Transition Assistance Plan : The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Eligibles will be considered well qualified if they meet all qualification requirements and receive a rating of at least 85. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at opm.gov/ctap/index.asp Number of Vacancies: One. This announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies if necessary. NOTE: Applicants must submit their application packages electronically or by fax according to the instructions in the How to Apply section. Applications/resumes and supporting documentation sent by mail (including email) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Selective Service - If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you must be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. This announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies if necessary. Applicants are advised that a variety of public facilities such as schools, public libraries, state employment offices and regional job centers provide access to computers at no charge. HOW TO APPLY: Back to top TO APPLY ON-LINE Applying for this position you must submit a complete application package which includes the following parts: Resume Online Questionnaire Applicable supporting documentation (see Required Documents section). Your Application Package must be completed and submitted by midnight (EST) on Friday, November 07, 2014. To Apply Online: 1. Click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s) you can fax your documents using the following cover page staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1240133. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. Note: To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login,selectthe Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.To return to an incomplete application,log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Faxing Application with Supporting Documents: If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:50 PM (EST) on Friday, November 07, 2014 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed. (Note:if you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible). 1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire. 2. Print the 1203FXForm. Follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items. 3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX form will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1.APPLICATION OR RESUME: Your resume must include the following information: · Job Information: Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code);Country of Citizenship. · Education: Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code; Major field(s) of study; Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received,show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours. · Work Experience: For each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions): Job title, duties, number of hours per week, employers and supervisors name and phone number, starting and ending dates of employment(month and year), salary, indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted. · Other Qualifications: A list of job related training courses (course title, hours for completion, date of completion); a list of job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.); Do not send copies of certificates unless specifically requested. 2. ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRE–See above instructions HOW TO APPLY (REQUIRED) 3. VETERANS PREFERENCE - If you are claiming Veterans preference, you MUST clearly identify your claim for veterans preference on your application, and must provide the specific required documentation. Required documents include: your most recent DD-214 (Member Copy4); and if claiming 10 point preference, Standard Form 15 (SF-15),Application for10-Point Veterans Preference and the document supporting your claim as indicated on the SF-15. For more information on Veterans preference, visit: opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.(REQUIRED IF APPLICABLE) 4. TRANSCRIPTS –If you are qualifying for this position based upon your education, you MUST provide a copy of your school transcripts, or a list of your coursework as described above in Qualifications. (REQUIRED IF APPLICABLE)
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