WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED : Open to all qualified United States Citizens
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee, unless otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses under the Federal Travel Regulations (i.e., current career/career-conditional Federal employee).
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Vacancy ID NUMBER (VIN): 1335743
This announcement is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures, (MWRC-15-MP-0059). Candidates who wish to be considered under both procedures MUST apply and submit complete application packages to both vacancies
Full-time Permanent TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Favorable adjudicated background investigation and credit report
Valid State Drivers License DUTIES: Back to top
Introduction:
This position serves as an assistant to the Administrative Officer and also provides direct administrative support to the Superintendent and park staff in a wide variety of administrative functions including information technology, travel, budget and financial management, payroll and leave administration, human resources, purchasing, and property management. The incumbent reports directly to the Administrative Officer.
Area Information:
Homestead National Monument of America is located in southeast Nebraska, four miles northwest of the city of Beatrice (population 13,000). Housing, shopping, medical services, educational, and recreational opportunities are readily available in the local community, and in Lincoln, Nebraska’s capital city (population 250,000), and 40 miles to the north. Beatrice has a high school, middle school, four public and two parochial elementary schools, a variety of pre-school programs, Southeast Community College, and an award winning public library. University facilities, including the University of Nebraska, are available in Lincoln. Beatrice has an active arts community (including a community theater) and is home to a variety of organized sports leagues for all ages. Recreational opportunities vary and include such facilities as: hiking/biking trail system, state parks/recreational areas, city waterpark, two golf courses, skate park, YMCA and more. Weather conditions are moderate, ranging from 90 degrees in the summer to 15 degrees in the winter. Homestead National Monument of America opened the new Homestead Heritage Center spring of 2007; a new 10,600 square foot visitor use facility. Homestead National Monument of America is a leader in the use of real-time distance learning technology and is very active in developing new and maintaining existing partnerships.
Major Duties:
Works closely with the Superintendent/Administrative Officer for the unit.
Serves as the primary point of contact and park advisor regarding network, computers, peripheral equipment and software, working directly with regional IT specialists for technical support on issues as needed. Uses computers and appropriate software for data collection, analysis, collating and preparation of reports, forms and tabular material, providing proper spacing, heading and arrangement for ease of understanding and information processing.
Incumbent is highly organized and able to work in a fast pace office setting. Handles incoming calls and at times may assist with greeting visitors. Supports EEO and safety programs.
The incumbent prepares and maintains budget documents and records expenditures from purchase documents including procurements. Completes payroll records, maintains central division files and office files and serves as one of the parks receptionists.
Division property inventory coordinator; coordinating timely and accurate completion of property inventories and reports. Travel Manager for the division. Prepares and receives all incoming/outgoing correspondence, memoranda, reports, work schedules, etc., from drafts or notes provided, using word processors. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement, Wednesday, March 11, 2015.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. http://www.opm.gov/qualifications
For the GS-0303-07 grade level: Applicants must have one year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal Government Service.
Specialized Experience may include working with networks, computers, peripheral equipment and software; assisting in the preparation/execution of budgets; preparing program/project documents i.e., project descriptions and summaries; coordinating procurement, property, vehicles, and space management functions; discuss Human Resources related timekeeping, uniforms, and Workers companion with park employees and supervisors. Use automated systems to process actions for hiring and separation of employees.
QUALIFICATIONS: To be eligible for this position, you must possess the qualifying specialized experience and/or education as well as selective factors as described in the occupational/assessment questionnaire.
Education To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Applicants can verify accreditation HERE.
You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited education institution in the United States when you apply. For further information click HERE.
1. You must be a U.S. Citizen to be eligible for the position.
2. Applicants must possess a valid state driver’s license. This position requires that you operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
3. New employees of the Department of the Interior must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of net pay.
4. Probationary Period: Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on the authority under which you are appointed.
5. Employee will be required to wear a National Park Service uniform and comply with uniform standards.
6. Males 18 years of age or older, born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service Registration or proof of exemptions under Selective Service law https://www.sss.gov/
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Method of rating will be Category based.
Category rating procedures will be used to rate and rank candidates.
Candidates will be ranked into 3 categories:
Category Group I (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.
Category Group II (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.
Category Group III (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.
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position. You will be rated based on your responses and assigned a score ranging from 70 to 100 points. The scores will be used to determine the best qualified candidates who will be referred for selection.
Best qualified applications rated with a score of 95 or above, will be referred to the selecting official. Additional names from the well qualified list may be added to the referral list if we do not receive enough best qualified candidates.
Note: Your resume must support your responses to the occupational questions. The occupational questionnaire was developed from these tasks.
1. Budget and Financial Management
2. Coordinate HR Actives
3. Acquisition and Property Management
4. Customer Support
5. Information Technology
BENEFITS: Back to top
You can review our benefits at:
http://www.opm.gov/retirement-services/newprospective-employees/
OTHER INFORMATION:
1. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
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