- Position Title
- Recreation Technician
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- WYTEMP-24-11993897-MS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 5, 2023 to Friday, January 5, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME AND APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. The following question pertains to your eligibility status. Select one response that best describes qualifications for a Recreation Technician position.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factors will be rated not qualified:
- A driver's license is required in order to perform field work.
2.
In addition to the experience requirements described in the group coverage standard, Individual Occupational Requirements require the following specialized experience (for positions at GS-4 and above).
Do you meet and does your resume/transcripts reflect the Individual Occupational Requirements listed above?
Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
- Group leader, counselor, or similar work in public and private recreation programs for adults or children such as summer camps, local playgrounds, YWCA and YMCA clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, urban community centers, or resort recreational activities.
- Teacher's aid in elementary school recreation or physical education program, with emphasis on development of general recreational skills and abilities.
- Aid or assistant assignments in recreation while on active military service.
- Aid or assistant in the organization and administration of recreation activities, such as preparing activities calendars, maintaining attendance records, and providing information concerning schedules and activities.
- Summer aid in a State or national park, with duties related to the recreational activities of visitors to campsites, trails, picnic areas, nature and raft centers, and boating and fishing areas (e.g., demonstrating camping techniques and park safety, conducting nature tours, and overseeing farm animal areas provided for children).
- Sales or stock clerk in a recreation supplies and equipment shop.
- Aid or assistant in the issuance of authorized property, and in the maintenance of inventory control and accountability for such property in a recreation facility.
- Aid or assistant in a hotel or resort recreation service, with duties such as setting up areas for games, tournaments, and other organized group recreational activities.
or
Education and TrainingFor GS-3: Successful completion of l year of study.
For GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in courses related to recreation (e.g., basic psychology, group dynamics, physical education, arts and crafts, etc.).
For GS-5: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education.
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7.Do you meet and does your resume/transcripts reflect the Individual Occupational Requirements listed above?
3.
To qualify for GS-04, you must have six months of general experience AND six months of specialized at or equivalent to the GS-3 equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-03) to be creditable. Specialized experience is defined as:
-OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education.
Do you meet and does your resume reflect the GS-04 qualification requirement?
- Experience that provided a knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of recreation,
- And an understanding of the interests of individuals or groups.
-OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education.
Do you meet and does your resume reflect the GS-04 qualification requirement?
4.
To qualify for GS-05, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-04) to be creditable. Specialized experience is defined as:
-OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education.
Do you meet and does your resume reflect the GS-05 qualification requirement?
- Experience that provided a knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of recreation,
- And an understanding of the interests of individuals or groups.
-OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education.
Do you meet and does your resume reflect the GS-05 qualification requirement?
5.
To qualify for GS-06, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-05) to be creditable. Specialized experience is defined as:
-OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
Do you meet and does your resume reflect the GS-06 qualification requirement?
- Experience that demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation such as: planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs; planning, establishing,
- Evaluating a recreational curriculum for junior college or higher academic levels;
- Instructing in the principles and techniques of recreational program planning and management.
-OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
Do you meet and does your resume reflect the GS-06 qualification requirement?
6.
To qualify for GS-07, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-06) to be creditable. Specialized experience is defined as:
-OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
Do you meet and does your resume reflect the GS-07 qualification requirement?
- Experience that demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation such as: planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs;
- Planning, establishing, or evaluating a recreational curriculum for junior college or higher academic levels;
- Instructing in the principles and techniques of recreational program planning and management;
- Serving in a leadership role in the programs and activities of local, regional, and/or national recreational organizations.
-OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
Do you meet and does your resume reflect the GS-07 qualification requirement?
7.
Knowledge of recreation resource inventories of sites or areas having recreational values.
8.
Ability to explain basic regulations concerning safety, fire prevention and recreation facilities and activities to recreation area visitors.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Ability to collect recreation or campground fees.
10.
Ability to use handtools such as hammers, saws and drills to perform basic repairs.
11.
Repair or erect signs, fences or barriers.
12.
Collect and empty garbage cans.
13.
Wash floors and sanitize toilet facilities.
14.
Ability to operate recreational vehicles.
15.
I have the ability to drive a 4X4 vehicle.
16.
I have the ability to safely operate an ATV and/or OHV.
17.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
18.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
RequiredI understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt- out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
RequiredI understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt- out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
20.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.