- Position Title
- Administrative Program Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1542-SACN-18-10265031-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, August 10, 2018 to Monday, August 20, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements for Administrative Program Specialist GS-0301-09
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for an Administrative Program Specialist, GS-0301-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your rating will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Organizational Awareness - Knows the organization's mission and functions and how it's social, political and technological systems work, and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the organization.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Has a clear understanding of the direction of the organization and is able to communicate it with insight, energy, and enthusiasm.
3.
Work with team members to develop inspirational long-range work plans, annual action plans and implementation plans.
4.
Use knowledge of the organization to connect visitors to interpretive and/or commercial opportunities.
5.
Identify opportunities to communicate the mission of the organization and/or the program through social media, online platforms, and digital and printed materials.
6.
Evaluate interpretive programs, maintenance schedules of assets, best-available research, and resource protection guidelines to develop proposed changes to accommodate diverse audiences and changing visitation trends.
7.
Adapt to constantly changing circumstances in a high pressure setting where decisions must be made judiciously and with severe time constraints.
Creative Thinking - Develops new insights into situation and applies innovative solutions to make organizational improvements; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs or processes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Think outside of the box and encourage new practices or approaches within budget, regulation, etc.
9.
Instill a sense of opportunity and possibility in the team's view of change; effectively addresses opposition to change and new ideas through effective persuasion and detailed notes or presentations; uses knowledge of others to predict opposition and addresses objections proactively.
10.
Suggest improvements to operations such as changing work methods, reassigning personnel, providing training, or subdividing functions.
11.
Evaluate options and considers consequences during decision making process through both informal and formal writing.
12.
Recommend and take action regarding areas of program emphasis, or establishment of new initiatives or activities.
13.
Coordinate meetings and conference calls with new parties within and external to the organization for the purpose of gaining insight, new ideas, furthering program missions in new ways; reporting upon or presenting new ideas for program mission.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; May include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different Situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Plan or direct cooperative conversations and meetings outside the organization.
15.
Participate in meetings, assemblies, workshops, etc with various segments of the public to explain or defend positions in sometimes controversial or complex issues.
16.
Make presentations off-the-cuff or with minimal time to prepare.
17.
Participate in committee meetings.
18.
Participate in inter-divisional meetings to augment mission objectives.
19.
Develops and maintains professional relationships with individuals and groups outside the organization.
Compliance Inspection - Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with commercial inquiries, including application of rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue letters, meeting notices, etc for compliance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Perform lead function in assigning, directing and reviewing the work of employees, interns and volunteers from a variety of organizations and backgrounds, and with different levels of experience or training in the execution of commercial service monitoring for compliance with documented standards of operation.
21.
Recruit, plan, schedule, and coordinate the work of employees, interns and volunteers in commercial service monitoring in according to the program's work plan.
22.
Assist in preparing or prepare compliance documents for new and existing commercial services activities, including Commercial Use Authorizations, concessionaire contracts, fee-for-service; compliance documents may require data review, reports and similar for Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments.
23.
Review and develop standards for external partners in their work to ensure compliance with visitor safety, interpretive themes, maintenance schedules, etc.
24.
Assist cultural and natural resource compliance staff within the organization in ensuring commercial service activities which may have an impact on culturally or naturally significant resources are documented, mitigated, reported upon, etc.
25.
Prepare annual reports to ensure park compliance in national programming for commercial activities.
Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Oversee administrative functions related to the financial aspects of operations including budgeting for permanent and seasonal or temporary staff, interns, and volunteers participating in commercial monitoring programs.
27.
Participate in the budget process by developing costs required for long range commercial program goals, including with non-appropriated funds, donations, and fees.
28.
Work with non-NPS partners and new groups to understand the importance, utility, requirement, etc of commercial business practices.
29.
Develop fee schedule for commercial services in accordance with regulation and policy, and verify accounts receivable are reconciled in a timely manner and within requirements by regulation.
30.
Prepare budgetary documents, narrative and statistical justifications, and supporting statements and exhibits.
31.
Complete authorized purchases and track budgets.