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Position Title
SEASONAL Facility Services Assistant
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PW-1548-SR-25-12737087-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, May 23, 2025 to Monday, June 9, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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:
  • 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)
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. (limit characters)
2. 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 (MUST include beginning and ending month/year e.g., 5/2019-10/2019 or 5/10/2019-10/20/2019), 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 exact hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
Minimum Qualifications (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for the Facility Services Assistant, GS-1603-6 position. Read all responses before making your selection. You may choose only one response option per question. If you do not meet these position requirements, you will be rated 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 within the body of your resume will result in your score being lowered or being disqualified for this position. (limit characters)
Data Management (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. utilize automated systems for payroll, personnel, maintenance, and travel databases.
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3. Use automated personnel system (e.g., FPPS) to track employee enter on duty, placement in non-pay status/pay status, grade, and step information.
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4. Use automated payroll system (e.g., Quicktime) to initiate timekeeping, adjustments to previous pay periods and track leave for employees.
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5. Use automated HR system (e.g., HR Portal) to initiate actions related to hiring, termination, awards, placement in non-pay/pay status.
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6. Use automated maintenance system (e.g., FMSS/Maximo) for data entry of maintenance work orders related to Utilities and provide information to higher graded employees or supervisors.
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7. Use automated travel system (e.g., Concur) to initiate travel authorizations for backcountry travel and nationwide travel for employees; initiate travel vouchers upon completion of travel with required documentation.
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Customer Service (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. Work as team player in office environment under tight deadlines.
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9. Perform operational functions associated with administrative inquiries and programs.
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10. Assist other employees in researching, resolving, and addressing complaints and /or conflicts.
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11. Assist with arranging travel for division employees by preparing authorizations and vouchers.
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12. Assist higher graded employees in response to inquiries via email, phone, and/or in person.
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13. Maintain a positive and respectful working relationship with a variety of internal and external staff and customers.
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Technical Competence (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Use Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access.
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15. Demonstrate proficient work practices and terminology used related to repair, rehab, construction, and maintenance.
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16. Investigate, learn, and integrate new database or software systems into existing workflow.
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17. Assist other employees with training and operation of software programs.
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