Relocation expenses are not authorized.
This is a full-time, TERM position not to exceed 13 months with the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Los Fresnos, Texas. This position may be extended up to a maximum of 4 years without further recruitment at management’s discretion.
All application materials and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of this announcement (including Veterans Preference documentation).
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
No KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Background Investigation Required
One-Year Trial Period Required
Medical Examination Required DUTIES: Back to top
- Answer visitor’s questions.
- Obtain and post information to records, such as number of visitor, survey information on length of visitor stay, size of visiting parties, and patterns of visitor use.
- Maintain supply of information materials and other stock items. Sell books and other items.
- Explain regulations covering common refuge use situations (such as field station rules and regulations).
- Collect fees, sells permits, and safeguards and balances collected funds.
- Maintain records on accountable permits and stock items.
- Operate audio visual equipment during interpretative talks, demonstrations, or meetings. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top
By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the minimum qualification requirements as outlined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook and as identified in this announcement below. This handbook can be viewed at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.asp .
Basic Requirements for this position, y ou must meet A, B, or C below to qualify:
A. At least 3 months of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of at least the GS-2 level in the Federal service AND at least 6 months of general experience. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but are not limited to: Park Guide or tour leader; work in a park, recreation or conservation area; management, assistant or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations.
OR
B. 1 year of education above high school with 6 semester hours of course work in a related field. Related fields of study include natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, 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 and I do not have the experience described in A. One year of education above high school is equivalent to 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.
OR
C. A combination of the type of education and experience described which would qualify me for this position. To combine education and experience, determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for this grade level. For example, I have 6 months of specialized experience such as described in A above, (50% of the required specialized experience) and I have 60 semester credits of appropriate education (50% of the education as in B above). If you select this response you MUST include transcripts.
Transcripts : You must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial photocopy) to document your educational accomplishments. Failure to submit this documentation by the closing date will result in disqualification from further consideration. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected to fill the position. College transcripts are still required if you currently occupy or previously occupied the series for which you are applying.
Foreign Education: Education completed outside the United States must have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service or education that is recognized by the Secretary of Education from an accredited body.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click the following link:
View Occupational Questionnaire
Requirements:
- A background investigation is required for this position.
- Completion of a 1-year trial period is required (if one has not yet been completed).
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- The work involves on-site visits requiring some physical exertion such as walking over wet, rough, uneven or rocky terrain; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, or similar activities. The work requires average agility and dexterity. The employee must have the ability to work occasionally under pressure and tight deadlines.
- The job requires both office/visitor center and outdoor work. Offices and visitors are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Temperature and weather extremes may be encountered in the performance of the outdoor work. The work may require wearing protective clothing.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of 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, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. Best Qualified, Well Qualified or Qualified. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Knowledge of practices and techniques of interpretation, environmental education, and outdoor recreation planning and resource management work.
Skill in using personal computers including software applications for data processing, data collection, and publishing.
Skill in operation of audio-visual equipment including slide and digital projectors, VCRS, video cameras, digital cameras, and tape recorders.
Skill in communicating effectively orally to a wide diversity of groups and individuals to conduct interpretive and environmental education programs.
NOTE: You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verifications. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your application, or your application is incomplete, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience or you may be considered ineligible. BENEFITS: Back to top
The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
1. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans’ preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, you must also submit an SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veterans’ Preference” plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans’ preference see
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
2. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position . To be well-qualified for the position and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For more information on CTAP/ICTAP see
http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ctap
3. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ).
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