- Position Title
- Outdoor Recreation Planner
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1543-MWRO-25-12660171-IN Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to Friday, January 17, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
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.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
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.
4.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
5.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
6.
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?
7.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Performance
Attention: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Outdoor Recreation Planner, GS-0023-12 positions Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume/application and information provided by your references. (Note: The quality, type, and scope of your experience and/or training must demonstrate that you are fully qualified to perform the duties of the position.) Be sure you describe your background as it relates to the duties of this position since your narrative application or resume must support the response you select.
Minimum Qualifications: you must meet the following minimum qualifications in order to qualify for this position.
1.
To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess all the following minimum qualifications: At least one (1) year of specialized experience, (equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service). Specialized experience has equipped me with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience must include: 1) Function as project manager on interdisciplinary teams of planning and other agency professionals to prepare a variety of planning projects and studies; 2) Experience in compliance with applicable federal laws and requirements; interpreting, applying, and enforcing program authorities, regulations, and policies with the National Parks Recreation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the Wilderness Act, and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act; 3) Experience in coordinating and facilitating the resolution of complex planning and compliance issues; 4) Ability to prepare technical scopes, budgets, and schedules and function as a Contracting Officer Representative; 5. Ability to develop, organize and implement programs, establish priorities, and meet deadlines; and 6) Ability to lead and facilitate meetings and working group sessions, including the ability to coordinate and work effectively with groups of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and interests building collaboration and consensus.
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.
2.
Identify all the following provisions or requirements that you have direct experience implementing:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Develop, execute and coordinate effective strategies for the protection of river, trail and land resources using policies, procedures, and practices of the agency, the department, and other federal, local and appropriate private agencies and citizens.
4.
Provide direction and technical information to state or local government officials on regulatory or policy requirements governing the use of parks or conservation area.
5.
Ensure adequacy of meeting federal or state statutory requirements and/or working to ensure legal or other regulations are being met.
Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Perform as project manager on interdisciplinary teams of planning and other agency professionals to prepare a variety of planning projects and studies.
7.
Use interagency and multi partner review and coordination processes and procedures at the federal level.
8.
Develop scopes of work, project agreements, budgets, and schedules.
9.
Provide expertise in planning to develop resource protection and visitor use plans and studies.
Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Provide monitoring oversight of program or project budget and/or contracts to accomplish program tasks.
11.
Evaluate projects or documentation for completeness and effectiveness to ensure they are compliant with applicable laws and requirements.
12.
Organize and facilitate a full range of public involvement activities to ensure understanding of the project's planning process with appropriate parties.
13.
Represent the federal government at public functions and meetings to support explanation of planning analyses and related planning documents.
Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgements.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Collaborate with internal and external groups to identify programmatic or policy issues and analyze the situation to develop reasonable solutions to resolving issues.
15.
Draft new guidance or policies to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency.
16.
Work with both internal and external clients and customers who use or received services or products produced by the unit, including the general public, other agencies or organizations inside and outside of the government.
17.
Provide guidance and assist parks, or similar organizations, in development and initiation planning projects.
Conflict Management - Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Represent an agency negotiating a resolution between competing or conflicting concerns.
19.
Respond to argumentative people while working towards an agreement to resolve differences with contentious issue.
20.
Manage expectations when agency decisions contradict elected official desires.
21.
Evaluate various solutions accounting for multiple interests and points of view to reconcile differences.