- Position Title
- Student Trainee (Recreation Fee Technician)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1543-ISRO-23-11828750-PA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 3, 2023 to Friday, February 10, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
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.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements for Student Trainee (Recreation Fee Technician) GS-0599-05
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Student Trainee (Recreation Fee Technician) work at the GS-05 level or equivalent. 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.
Student Eligibility
2.
Please select the response below which most closely corresponds to your student status. You must provide official documents from your school to verify your responses. We recommend that you obtain a letter from your academic advisor, counselor or admissions office on school letterhead which will verify all of your responses. You must provide a copy of your most recent transcripts which will assist us in verifying your eligibility and qualifications.
Money Handling
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you have experience collecting and accounting for monies?
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Collect appropriate fees at an entrance station, visitor center, campground, and/or other visitor contact stations.
5.
Record and file information on fee collection activities.
6.
Maintain inventory of stock (e.g., official permits, annual passes, etc.) in accordance with established guidelines.
7.
Take precautions with funds collected or stock to safeguard from theft, fraud, and misuse.
8.
Verify transaction records, including money collected and stock sold, to complete shift reports, using journal and receipt tapes to identify errors or problems.
9.
Count and verify accountability of funds or stock during shift changes.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Provide answers to recurring questions concerning an area or location (e.g., points of interest, available services, rules and guidelines, maps, or directions, etc.).
11.
Explain area's recreational opportunities including (e.g., current events, campgrounds, hiking trails, etc.)
12.
Handle a high volume of customer and visitor contact.
13.
Notify appropriate staff of visitor and resource needs such as major maintenance issues, safety hazards, wildlife issues and sightings, etc.
14.
Initiate resource-related conversations with visitors to encourage compliance with resource regulations.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Operate fee collection equipment (e.g., electronic cash register, credit card machine, computers, and/or point of sale systems) to collect and track various forms of payment (e.g., cash, credit cards, checks, etc.).
16.
Use word processing software to prepare responses, documents, and reports (e.g., Excel, Access, Word, or similar programs).
17.
Issue permits, entrance receipts, passes, and recreation passes in accordance with established legislative guidelines.
18.
Operate computer software programs for tracking revenue collection, reconciliation and depositing of funds.
19.
Perform opening and closing shift functions to ensure proper operation of workstation according to standard operating procedures.
20.
Operate automated reservation systems (e.g., Reserve America, hotel reservation system, etc.)..
21.
Troubleshoot register malfunctions and make minor repairs.