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Position Title
Usher (Seasonal)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
NC-1616-WOTR-25-12604032-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, December 19, 2024 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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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.
 
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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.
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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:
  • 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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Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Usher position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications. (limit characters)
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Usher position (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Usher work at the GS-03 level or equivalent.

Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers 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. Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that 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)
Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces,
including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance,
resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Interacts with customers from different ethnic or cultural backgrounds. (limit characters)
3. Provide quality customer service to various customers or clients e.g. receptionist, bank teller, cashier, waiter/waitress, etc. (limit characters)
4. Manage large crowds (limit characters)
5. Operate ticket scanners, issue tickets, and/or interact with box office personnel. (limit characters)
6. Engage in different areas of responsibility in order to produce a successful theatrical performance, e.g., production, ticket sales, house operations, etc. (limit characters)
7. Assist people with special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs. (limit characters)
Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience andnature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Regulate disorderly people or situations. (limit characters)
9. Resolve customer problems and complaints. (limit characters)
10. Provided oral explanations of technical information or other complex information, such as regulations, policies, and procedures on a regular basis. (limit characters)
11. Greet customers by providing directions to restrooms, concession stands, telephones, etc. (limit characters)
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Assist with onstage/backstage theater and house operations. (limit characters)
13. Work in an performing arts venue. (limit characters)
Verification Statement (limit characters)
14. 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 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)