- Position Title
- Lead Traffic Control Aid
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1548-SR-24-12144209-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 13, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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:
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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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
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.
3.
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 dates 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.
4.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Assessment 1
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. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. Once you have submitted your application, items that are left blank will not receive credit.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualifications requirements for the Lead Traffic Control Aid, GS-0303-05 position. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications or fail to respond to this question, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your resume and supporting documentation must support your questionnaire responses. Failure to support your answers will result in your score being lowered or being disqualified for this position.
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. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. Once you have submitted your application, items that are left blank will not receive credit.
Leadership
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Perform leadership duties for a traffic management work unit.
3.
Provide training and direction to members of a traffic management work unit on day-to-day operations.
4.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and/or supervision to subordinates in a traffic management work unit.
5.
Act as a leader of a group of employees, volunteers and/or others promoting effective working relationships among co-workers.
6.
Gather information from reporting parties concerning accidents/incidents within the area to notify the appropriate personnel.
7.
Share new and important information with other co-workers.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Work individually or as part of a team to safely direct moving vehicle traffic through intersections in a congested visitor-oriented location such as a National Park, amusement park, or public event.
9.
Work individually or as part of a team to safely direct pedestrian traffic in a congested visitor-oriented location.
10.
Control traffic as part of a traffic management team providing flagging operations for moving traffic and pedestrian control at or near ongoing construction projects.
11.
Direct or control bus parking.
12.
Direct or control bus passenger loading and/or unloading.
13.
Work as part of a team to assist in traffic related emergencies.
14.
Restrict access to an area during emergency situations (roping off areas, directing traffic, crowd control, etc.).
15.
Use portable traffic control devices such as flares, cones, barricades, stanchions, reflectors, and/or regulatory or advisory signs.
16.
Count moving vehicles, pedestrians, or other objects over a period of minutes or hours.
17.
Count stationary vehicles, pedestrians, or objects in a large area.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Provide information to the public concerning an area or location (e.g., points of interest, available services, rules and guidelines, maps, or directions, etc.).
19.
Provide public orientation to a park or recreation area (e.g., current events, resource management or environmental projects, and overview of areas natural, cultural, and/or historical resources).
20.
Deal with a high volume of customer and visitor contacts while maintaining a professional demeanor.
21.
Answer recurring visitor questions while maintaining a professional demeanor.
22.
Resolve customer or visitor complaints by taking corrective action or referring the issue to a supervisor when appropriate.
23.
Work independently handling public relations issues under stressful or controversial situations.
24.
Initiate resource-related conversations with park or recreation area visitors to encourage compliance with resource regulations.
25.
Operate a handheld radio as part of a team for communication purposes.
26.
Communicate orally in person, and/or over the phone to provide information to the public or others within the organization.
Written Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
27.
Record hourly or daily counts in a log.
28.
Maintain a log of activities.
29.
Perform vehicular or pedestrian statistical data collection, reporting and accounting.
30.
Prepare written information to maintain bulletin boards, displays, and/or signs for the public.
31.
Prepare a written report.
Vehicle Operation
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
32.
Operate motor vehicle in tight areas, steep slopes, and high traffic areas.
33.
Complete a defensive driving or other safe driving course.
34.
Operate motor vehicle using appropriate transmission and differential gear ranges.