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Summary This position is located in the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services. The purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Park Ranger in the Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services (I&VS), Open to the first 30 applicants or until 09/25/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. This position is not eligible for remote work. Responsibilities The major duties of the Supervisory Park Ranger (I) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs supervisory duties. Directly supervises GS-0080-11 Physical Security Specialist, GS-0025-09 permanent Park Ranger (Interpretation), GS-0025-07/09 permanent Park Ranger (Interpretation) with EMT, a GS-1084-07 Visual Information Specialist, a GS-0640-05 Health Technician, a GS-0090-04/05 Park Guide (career seasonal), and up to 20 GS-0303 Visitor Service Assistants at the GS-03, GS-04, and GS-05 levels Oversees interpretive and visitor services operations for Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Manage an emergency services operation. Work effectively with other divisions, the Foundation, U.S. Park Police, cooperating association, and other partners. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 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. Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service); with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement who have had a break in service of less than one year, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointments. Time-in-grade does not apply to new excepted service appointments and must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. 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. The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/25/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for the Supervisory Park Ranger (I) position at the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications by the closing date of this announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of: (1) as a supervisor including recruitment, selection, work assignment, evaluation, and recognition; (2) overseeing a complex interpretive and visitor services operation; (3) carrying out administrative requirements such as budget and property management; (4) overseeing an emergency services program that responds to medical and other emergencies; (5) working effectively in stressful situations with a variety of other government organizations and partners; (6) and executing a comprehensive communications program with the general public. You must include your resume with hours worked per week annotated. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week. 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement. Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. This position is not eligible for remote work. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Physical Demands: Considerable walking (up to 2 miles per day) is necessary for this position. Walking will take place on a variety of surfaces, including pavement, grass, and unpaved trails. Lengthy periods of walking and standing will be required. In addition, overtime and night work will be required. Working Conditions: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Long periods of work without breaks may be required. Outdoor work will be performed in all weather conditions, including temperatures from as low as 20 degrees F to near 100 degrees F plus high humidity. The incumbent will also work outside in rainy conditions. The incumbent may be required to trap and relocate animals such as snakes. Appropriate training and protective equipment, along with NPS uniform outerwear, will be provided. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, You must submit ALL SF-50s and performance information for each period of temporary/term employment that qualifies for LMWFA. Performance documentation can be obtained by contacting the supervisors for the positions you served in during your 24 months. If they did not complete performance appraisals ask them to provide a statement of performance for each period of service. The statement must specify the dates for each employment period and your level of performance consistent with your SF_50s.