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Position Title
Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1540-YELL-23-11795889-ST Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 to Monday, January 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. 1. Are you the spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty?

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2. Are you a spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty?

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3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. 

To verify your eligibility for option 1 identified above, you must submit documentation verifying active duty status; and documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).

To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • 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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4. Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
  • Current Federal or former employees with career or career- conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced; or,
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligibles
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation.  For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status or a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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5. 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:
  • 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.
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6. 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:
  • 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).
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7. Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
  • Disabled veteran receiving 30% or more disability compensation from the VA;
  • Transfer or reinstatement eligible:  current Federal or former employee with 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; or,
  • Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation.  For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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8. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
  • are entitled to veterans' preference?
 
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. 
 
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
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Preferences
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications Supervisory Facility Management Specialist GS-1640-12 Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Facility Management Specialist, GS-1640-12 position at Yellowstone National Park. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and/or education requirements for a Supervisory Facility Management Specialist, GS-1640-12. 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.
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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 knowledge, skills, abilities, and 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 score 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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Supervise employee(s) who oversee, lead, or supervise the operation and maintenance of facilities such as roads, fleet, building, or utilities.
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3. Plan and track labor, materials, and the budget for the operation and maintenance of facilities such as roads, fleet, building and/or utilities.
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4. Plan, organize and direct a program of operational maintenance including routine, preventive, recurring maintenance activities.
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5. Meet management objectives and deliver opening, closing and maintenance of facilities on time, within budget and of a high quality.
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6. Organize and direct complex emergency operations including rock slides or washouts of roads, snow removal, flooding, or fire damage in buildings or major utility breaks and outages.
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7. Complete projects with in-house expertise and without construction documents.
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8. Organize and direct operational and maintenance activities for at least two or three of the following areas: buildings, roads, water and wastewater collection, distribution and treatment plants, trails, boardwalks and a fleet of vehicles and equipment.
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9. Manage the use, assignment, and operator maintenance of a fleet of vehicles and equipment.
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10. Solve maintenance, operation and construction problems.
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11. Maintain a property inventory
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12. Direct and manage multiple facility operations in various conditions such as remote and geographically separated requirements over 50-mile span, in cold weather, high altitude and mountainous conditions.
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13. Write project proposals including descriptions, justifications and estimates.
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14. Use computers for budgeting, communications, word processing and work tracking.
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15. Record work orders and work in a computer based tracking system.
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16. Communicate with project customers, orally and in writing regarding needs, timing and logistics of the project or operation.
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17. Prepare specifications and drawings for procuring materials and/or services.
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18. Knowledge of government procurement regulations relative to purchasing materials or contracting work.
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19. Assist and assure that 404, NEPA and 106 compliance requirements are met.
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20. Prepare long and short range plans for maintenance and operations activities.
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21. Prepare, program, track and close a budget within available funds.
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22. Manage multiple operations at the same time.
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23. Communicate with management, orally and in writing regarding budget needs, concerns or shortfalls.
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24. Perform personnel management including hiring, disciplinary actions when needed, time keeping and terminations or furloughs.
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25. Manage a workforce by assigning work, communicating expectations, checking accomplishments and following up on corrective actions if needed.
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26. Knowledge of Equal Opportunity and Labor Relations Agreements requirements and affects in Human Resource Management.
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27. Communicate with employees and other supervisors, orally and in writing regarding Human Resource needs and practices.
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28. Knowledge of Safety Programs including Lead Paint, Asbestos, Fall Protection, Confined Space and Hantavirus management.
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29. Accomplish job safety and hazard analysis for worksites and work utilizing JHAs, GAR Analysis, and/or O/L guiding principles.
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30. Document and report all accidents.
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31. Knowledge of Operational Leadership safety program.
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