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Skagway, AK, AK
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
National Park Service
Job Announcement Number:
PH-JC-8-174314
Park Ranger
SALARY RANGE: 36,822.00 - 47,864.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, February 21, 2008
to Wednesday, March 05, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GL-0025-07POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Skagway, AK
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US Citizens and Status Candidates
JOB SUMMARY:
VACANCY ID:PH174314
POSITION:Park Ranger (Protection), GL-0025-07
OPEN/CLOSE DATES: Thursday, February 21, 2008 to Wednesday, March 05, 2008
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM : All Sources
In addition to competitive referral lists, a separate referral list will be generated for candidates who are eligible under merit promotion procedures. You are eligible under merit promotion procedures if you meet one of the following criteria:
All Federal employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service; displaced Federal employees requesting special priority selection consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP); veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service; individuals eligible for VRA appointments; and individuals with disabilities. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR SF 50 AND/OR DD 214 IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER MERIT PROMOTION PROCEDURES.
Applicant must possess or be able to acquire a level 1 law enforcement commission within a year of entering the job.Must be able to successfully complete the NPS approved physical efficiency battery for law enforcement.An EMT-B national certification required.
There is a Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) which is currently 25% for Skagway, Alaska. COLA is in addition to the base salary, is exempt from Federal taxes, subject to review, and is not used in the retirement annuity computation.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
U. S. Citizenship required.Subject to furlough.NPS Uniform Required.Drug testing.Medical exam required.Driver's license required.
Send Mail to:
Philadelphia Services Branch
US Office of Personnel Management
600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
USA
For questions about this job:
Philadelphia Services Branch
Phone: (215)861-3074
Email: philadelphia@opm.gov
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PH-JC-8-174314
Park Ranger
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
In order to qualify for this position at the GS-7 grade level, you must possess one of the following requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience comparable in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-5 level in the Federal service with experience as a park ranger performing resource protection and law enforcement; developing and conducting public education or interpretive programs; and performing emergency medical services, search and rescue, and fire suppression.
B. One year of graduate education with major study in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, 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.
C. Successful completion of a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, 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--
Meet one of the following provisions for Superior Academic Achievement: 1. A standing in the upper third of your college class or major subdivision (e.g. school of business) at the time you apply.2. A grade point average of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed; (a) at the time of application; or (b) during the last two years of your undergraduate curriculum.3. A "B+" (3.5. on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for all courses completed in a qualifying major field of study, either:(a) at the time of application; or (b) during the last 2 years of your undergraduate curriculum.4. Election to membership in one of the national honorary societies (other than freshman societies).
D. A combination of education and experience described in "A" and "B" above. If you have some but not all of the experience or education described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable experience and education that you do have. To do so, convert each to a percentage and then add the percentages the sum of which must equal at least 100%. For example, an applicant who has 6 months of professional experience (50% of the experience requirement) and at least 9 semester hours of creditable graduate work (50% of the education required) would satisfy the qualifications requirements for the GS-7 level.
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position.If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Veterans Preference:
Five-point preferenceis given to those honorably separated veterans (this means an honorable or general discharge) who served on active duty (not active duty for training) in the Armed Forces:during any war (this means a war declared by Congress, the last of which was World War II);during the period April 28, 1952, through July 1, 1955;for more than 180 consecutive days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976;during the Gulf War period beginning August 2, 1990, and ending January 2, 1992;for a period of more than 180 consecutive days any part of which occurred during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last date of Operation Iraqi Freedom; orin a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal has been authorized, such as El Salvador, Lebanon, Granada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti.
Served on active duty for 180 consecutive days during the period starting September 11, 2001 and ending as of the close of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Medal holders and Gulf War veterans who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980, or entered on active duty on or after October 14, 1982, without having previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty, must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
Effective on October 1, 1980, military retirees at or above the rank of major or equivalent, are not entitled to preference unless they qualify as disabled veterans.
Ten-point preferenceis given to: those honorably separated veterans who 1) qualify as disabled veterans because they have served on active duty in the Armed Forces at any time and have a present service-connected disability or are receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs; or 2) are Purple Heart recipients;the spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability;the unmarried widow of certain deceased veterans; andthe mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled.
You must submit a DD-214 or other official documentation in order to claim preference.Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete form SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
Note: Reservists who are retired from the Reserves but are not receiving retired pay are not considered "retired military" for purposes of Veterans' preference.
For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetsinfo.asp.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
PH-JC-8-174314
Park Ranger
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Skagway, AK
MAJOR DUTIES:
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The incumbent serves as a park ranger performing resource protection and public use management in the Ranger Services Division of Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway, Alaska.The incumbent is responsible for appropriate law enforcement to protect park natural, cultural, historical, and human resources.The incumbent develops and conducts various public education or interpretive programs to accomplish program objectives.Other duties of the position include emergency medical service, search and rescue, wild land and structural fire prevention or suppression, and execution of various public use management programs.May also assist with the management of natural or cultural resources, collection of fees, and the management of commercial and special park uses.
AREA INFORMATION:Position is located at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway, Alaska. Skagway is located 90 air miles northwest of Juneau, AK and is the northern terminus of the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system. The city isa major cruise ship destination between May and September and Klondike Gold Rush NHP is the most visited national park area in Alaska. Skagway has a population of 862 year-round residents with three to four times that number in the summer. The town offers a grocery store, hardware store, cafes, library, community recreation center, post office, video store, news/book store, coffee shop, and churches of several denominations. Excellent hiking and boating opportunities abound. Major purchases are made either through the mail or by trips to nearby cities like Juneau and Whitehorse, Yukon. There is a small clinic for minor medical treatment. Major medical and dental facilities are available in Juneau, Whitehorse, Anchorage, AK or Seattle, WA. Skagway has excellent transportation connections and the town can be reached by road (Klondike Highway), small aircraft, and the Alaska state ferry system. Average high/low temperatures in July: 68/50 degrees F. Average annual precipitation is 26.5 inches. Additional information about the park and the community can be found by visiting the park's website, www.nps.gov/klgo/home.htm .
Status candidates must meet time in grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level.)
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
PH-JC-8-174314
Park Ranger
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
This link provides and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp
OTHER INFORMATION:
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1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
2. If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you will not be considered under the merit promotion process. Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal.
3. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
4. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
5. You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.
6. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
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