- Position Title
- Volunteer & Youth Programs Manager
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-NERO-20-10747735-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 26, 2020 to Friday, April 24, 2020
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Eligibilities
You MUST choose one or more eligibility categories that best describes your ability to apply to this job announcement. Any eligibility category that you choose must be supported by documentation included in your application. If you do not provide supporting documentation for the eligibility category(ies) that you choose, or you do not a select any eligibility category, you will be found ineligible to apply to this job announcement.
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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.
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Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Due Weight - Performance
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My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Occupational Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified applicants for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. The resume and supporting application materials that you submit for this announcement must support the answer you claim under this and other questions. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered.
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Select the one response statement below that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the Volunteer and Youth Programs Manager, GS-0301-12 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Ensure parks/units/sites are meeting organizational objectives as well as laws, statutes and policies related to the agency's Youth and Volunteer programs management, administration and support.
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Provide overall direction, structure, long and short-term planning, goals and objectives for youth and volunteer programs.
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Provide leadership and direction for work groups, councils, and committees concerned with youth and volunteer programs.
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Respond to inquiries and communicate effectively with higher authorities, including agency headquarters offices by consolidating information from various units/sites, recommending priority actions and coordinating review and concurrence.
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Work with other staff, divisions, and managers throughout the agency to assist and facilitate project management.
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Prepare program briefings and respond to information requests under tight time constraints.
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Share policy updates, best practices, lessons learned, and program goals and priorities with youth and volunteer program coordinators through multiple channels including program and training websites, regular phone calls, email, and other appropriate forms of communication.
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Use budget and accounting procedures and related agency systems, such as, the Project Management Information System (PMIS) and Financial Business Management System (FBMS) for reporting and project management.
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Formulate budgets, track expenditures and utilize multiple fund sources such as, Youth Partnership Program (YPP) and Public Land Corps (PLC) to coordinate and track funds.
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Work with Financial Assistance programs to include drafting, submitting, and overseeing cooperative agreements.
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Solicit, cultivate, and further develop the cooperation of state, municipal government agencies, and community organizations in furtherance of the goals of agency youth and/or volunteer programs.
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Develop partnerships with cooperators, concessionaires, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to leverage agency resources, and plan and accomplish projects of mutual interest and benefit.
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Maintain extensive outreach and partnership programs to ensure the long-term success of youth and volunteer programs.
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Develop and direct the implementation of policies, standards, guidelines, training, and reporting requirements for youth and volunteer programs.
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Set strategic direction for youth and volunteer programs including alignment with national programs and industry trends.
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Develop vision, goals, and objectives for agency youth and volunteer programs.
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Work with various advisory groups to organize and prioritize special initiative proposals.
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Evaluate effectiveness of youth and volunteer programs by gathering data, ensuring submission of project completion reports, and developing criteria and scoring rubrics for prioritizing youth and/or volunteer projects.
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Analyze data to develop recommendations for improving overall youth and volunteer program effectiveness related to administration, partnerships, financial management, training, and communication.