- Position Title
- Outdoor Recreation Planner (Trail Planner)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-NOCO-23-12083926-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 29, 2023 to Monday, December 18, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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:
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.
- 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.
5.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Outdoor Recreation Planner (Trail Planner) GS-0023-9/11 position at North Country National Scenic Trail. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the application documents you submit. Your answers to this questionnaire MUST be reflected in your resume and application materials. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You MUST provide a DETAILED explanation of your experience, education, and training in your resume. If we cannot substantiate your experience, education and/or training based on your questionnaire answers and your application materials, your score may be lowered, or you may be rated as ineligible.
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From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum requirements for GS-0023-09. Note for education: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the course requirements. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college coursework meets all the requirements, you will be rated ineligible. Your rating will be based solely on the information you submit with your application.
2.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum requirements for GS-0023-11. Note for education: It is your responsibility to show how you satisfy the course requirements. If you do not provide information that clearly shows how your completed college coursework meets all the requirements, you will be rated ineligible. Your rating will be based solely on the information you submit with your application.
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Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending date of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE SECTION. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT ALL RESPONSES. IF NOT, YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED AND/OR YOU WILL BE RATED AS INELIGIBLE.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Gathers variety of in-depth information for project planning needs.
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Performs analysis of technical information for trail planning.
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Develop planning documents and/or design concepts for National Scenic Trail related projects.
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Organize and direct collaborative planning projects involving partner organizations, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
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Provides advice and direction regarding trail planning to partners, volunteers, communities, stakeholders, and others.
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Provides trail standards and policy explanations and guidance to partners, land managers, volunteers, and others.
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Understands the unique nature and complexity of trail planning with multiple partners and stakeholders and demonstrates skill in negotiating collaborative solutions to complex issues.
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Develop strategies for engaging stakeholders and public audiences in trail planning initiatives.
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Prepare and revise short and long-range trail plans and land management plans.
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Incorporate knowledge and techniques relating to the disciplines of forestry, wildlife biology, hydrology, soil science, minerals management, landscape architecture, and recreation opportunity spectrum into the development of plans and programs.
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Utilize knowledge of NPS, U.S. Forest Service, and other administering agency polices, guidelines, and standards to coordinate trail planning and protection.
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Coordinate collaborative planning projects involving multiple public and private partners.
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Develop work plans and schedules for collaborative planning projects.
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Establish, monitor, and update project work plans.
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Establish priorities and meet deadlines Facilitate organizational development and strategic planning.
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Works collaboratively and effectively with other program areas (compliance, volunteer management, etc.) to advance Trail initiatives.
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Provide trail-related technical assistance and guidance to volunteers, Partner Organization employees, contractors, and other partner agencies, organizations, and groups.
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Facilitate communications and activities between organizational entities. Review Federal actions associated with trail development for compliance with all applicable laws.
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Administer the Trail Certification process, monitor the status of official trail segments, and maintain records associated with completed trail.
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Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other technology relating to trail and land use planning.
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Analyze, develop, and recommend trail-wide standards and guidance for the planning, management, maintenance, administration, and use of trails, associated lands, and their related resources.
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Identify key project stakeholders, including partners, contacts from public agencies and private non-governmental organizations.
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Plan and conduct in-person and virtual meetings and workshops.
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Develop and deliver training to trail volunteers.
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Conduct outreach and trail planning activities with and in multiple types of communities and settings.
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Interact effectively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds in situations where frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events arise.
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Work effectively with others to develop and implement operational changes and carry out duties.
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Develop, facilitate, and coordinate the efforts of private volunteer organizations in support of NPS objectives.
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Maintains communication with partner organization staff, communities, land managers, state and federal agency contacts, and others along the length of the North Country National Scenic Trail to assist in resolving local issues impacting the Trail.
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Analyze public / stakeholder input on planning projects.
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Facilitate and assist project stakeholders including community officials and committee members reach consensus-based goals, objectives, and plans.
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Gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.
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Negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.
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Develops professional relationships, builds rapport, and establishes credibility with partners and volunteers.
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Facilitate resolution of competing or conflicting interests involving different cultures and customs.
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Write, edit, and design high quality project plans, studies, and print and digital public outreach materials for general audiences.
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Prepares briefing materials, correspondence and reports related to program and project activities.
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Review, analyze, assess, develop mitigation measures, and provide written feedback and recommendations to Federal, State, local government, and private entity planning documents.
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Develop and maintain agreements and other documents with partners.
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Maintain official records, maps, electronic data, and other records of the trail route and prepares documents for submission to the Federal Register.
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Prepare and deliver oral presentations to project stakeholders and general audiences addressing issues affecting project planning and implementation.
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Represent Park or organization while working with a variety of organizations.
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Explain technical or other complex information to a wide variety of individuals.
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Participate in and represent the organization at briefings, meetings, or conferences. Present information and discuss issues, considering the audience and the nature of the information.
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Communicate organizational strategies, goals, objectives, or priorities to other agencies and local organizations.