Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).

Duties

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition.

Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and / or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last.

This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension.

No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee / employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

Major duties for this position include but are not limited to :

• Coordinate youth and volunteer efforts that support sustainable recreation, public engagement on trails, and trail maintenance.
• Work with youth crews (Youth Corps, Student Conservation Association (SCA), AmeriCorps, etc.), volunteers, and park staff assisting with resource projects, trail maintenance, and other related projects providing insight and direction on project requirements.
• Assist in the creation or revision of orientation materials, maps, trails signs, information signs, interpretive materials, guidebooks, and handouts.
• Develop prioritized recommendations for trail work and collaborative projects with trail partners.
• Assist in developing proposals to secure funding for trail maintenance, youth crews, and associated projects.

Physical Demands : The work requires some physical exertion and can involve extensive periods of standing, walking, and hiking in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines outdoors or in caves and carrying a backpack.

Work involves recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities. on occasion may lift or carry equipment weighing less than 50 pounds over long distances.

Working Conditions : The work can include moderate risks or discomforts that require safety precautions (e.g., exposure to extreme temperatures, climates, rough terrain, wild animals pests, and or insects).

Employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, boots, gloves, etc.

Government housing MAY be available.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You will be required to complete a one-year trial period.
• You may be expected to travel for this position to attend meetings, conferences, and training. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain / maintain a government charge card with travel and / or purchase authority.
• 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.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04 / 05 / 2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month / year), and the resume must reflect full and / or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.

e., work 40 hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement :

EXPERIENCE : At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience includes activities such as : working in a diverse team to create inclusive youth and volunteer programs and leading youth, leading volunteer groups working on trail maintenance in an outdoor setting, coordinating volunteer group work assignments (e.

g., assigning work, identifying high priority work, switching assignments, etc.), performing condition assessments on trails to determine current condition and / or needed repair, facilitating on-the-job training, mentoring, and oversight of youth and volunteer groups.

You must include hours per week worked.

Volunteer Experience : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.

g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include hours per week worked.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.