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 Few vacancies - Organ Pipe National Monument, AZ

The National Park Service (NPS) serves as a steward for the preservation of American's national parks and their resources. We work with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures.  Join with us to help the public experience some of the most amazing spots on earth.

 

AMEND TO CHANGE GRADE FROM WG-3502-4 TO WG-3502-3.  

 

 

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in the Sonoran desert in Southwestern Arizona.  Headquarters is 34 miles south of Ajo, Arizona and 5 miles north of the Mexican border.  This dramatic desert park is a spectacular assortment of mountains, canyons, cactus forests, hidden tinajas, incredible sunsets and sunrises.  Organ Pipe is a winter paradise and surprisingly very lush and green.   Daytime temperatures range from as high as 110+ degrees in the summer to 60-70 degrees in the winter.  Grade school through high school, medical clinic, house rentals, churches and limited shopping are located in Ajo  There is very affordable housing available in Ajo and Why.  The general population is approximately 2500.  Full service facilities and shopping are available in Phoenix or Tucson, approximately 150 miles from the Monument. The staff of this park will warm your heart as much as the sunsets!  Park housing may be available.

 

 

You will need to successfully complete a background investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

 

This is a TEMPORARY appointment not to exceed 1039 hours; may be shortened depending on agency needs. Tour of duty Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30 pm.  

  

Incumbent of this position will be required to wear a uniform & comply with NPS standards.

 

Major Duties

 
This position is primarily a laborer position using hand tools and wheel barrels while assisting journeyman level employees accomplish tasks such as removal of old concrete, setting concrete forms, pouring new concrete.  Other duties include custodial, trash pick-up, and general laborer.  The work involves the use of common hand tools and simple power equipment.  Daily tasks require moderately heavy physical effort.
 
 
Working Conditions:         
               
Work is performed outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions. Work requires frequent bending, stooping, walking, and standing; and working in cramped positions and climbing.
 
 
Who should public contact with questions about this position?  Bob Bryant, Facility Operations Specialist, 520-387-6849 ext 7401
 

How to Apply

Applying for this vacancy announcement requires you to submit the following materials:

 

1. Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire

 

2. Your resume and any other documents specified in the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement.

 

Your application will not receive consideration for employment unless all required materials are received by the closing date, 12:00 Midnight Eastern Standard Time, Thursday, July 03, 2008Applicant's will not be solicited for documentation that is not submitted on or before the closing date.

 

Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting the Occupational Questionnaire, resume, and required documents.  Please read all instructions before you begin.  You are solely responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, etc.

Option A:  Application Manager

 

To begin, choose one of these options:

 

-If you already have a resume stored in USAJOBS Resume Builder that you will be using for this announcement begin the process go to https://applicationmanager.org/. Either access your existing account or create an account.  Enter the following PE196367 in the Vacancy Identification Number block.  Then click on the Go button and proceed through all of the pages.  The Upload Documents section is where you will want upload scanned/stored supporting documents for your application package if you wish to do so.  To do so you will want to click on Browse and then Upload.  Continue through the questionnaire.  Click on Submit My Answers on the last page.  Logout of the Application Manager and go back to the USAJOBS website and into the vacancy announcement again.  Click Apply Online at the bottom of the page.  The system will take you to USAJOBS Resume Builder.  Logon to your account and click on the resume you want to upload to this vacancy. Your resume will be attached only to the application package you are currently completing and submitting.

 

-If you have not created your resume in USAJOBS Resume Builder and you wish to, please do so before you proceed.  Click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Once you’ve created your resume in USAJOBS Resume Builder, logout and go to Application Manager at https://applicationmanager.org/.  Follow the directions above. 

 

-If your resume is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Resume Builder, click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire (this will take you to the Application Manager website). Enter the following PE196367 in the Vacancy Identification Number block.  Then click on the Go button and proceed through all of the pages until you get to Upload Documents. At this point you may upload supporting documents stored in Word, including your resume.  Click on Browse and then Upload. Complete all pages of the questionnaire.  Click on Submit My Answers on the last page and logout of Application Manager. 

 

You may to return to Application Manager https://applicationmanager.org/  at any time, to check the status of your application. 

 

Option B:  Paper Occupational Questionnaire.

 

If it is not practical for you to use the Online Occupational Questionnaire, you can write your answers on paper.  Follow these steps:

 

1. You should print a copy of this job announcement so that you can read the questions offline.

 

2. Obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers. You can obtain the form at this URL https://www.opm.gov./Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf or by calling USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 – after the introduction, press 1, and listen for instructions. 

 

3. You may submit the Form 1203-FX, resume, and any supporting documents by fax.

 

- By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, you do not need a separate cover sheet. Simply make sure the Form 1203-FX is on top of any other documents you are faxing. If you are faxing any documents without the Form 1203-FX on top, you must use the official cover sheet which can be found at -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf 

 -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly.  The fax number is 1-478-757-3144.  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

Job Announcement Number:  PE196367

 

Combination Option:  If you wish, you may do your Occupational Questionnaire online and fax your Federal resume/application and supporting documents.  Please ensure you use the correct vacancy announcement number and that you have the proper fax cover sheet (obtain at http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf).

 

If you are having technical problems with the system, please go to:  www.applicationmanagerhelpdesk@opm.gov.

 

What should be included in your Application?

You may submit a resume, Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) or other written application format of your choice. Whatever format is selected, be sure to provide all of the information requested below. If you are using the online Resume Builder, this information will be included when you create and submit a resume.

Job Information:

Announcement Number, title and grade(s) for which you are applying.

Personal Information:

Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
Social Security Number. Giving your Social Security Number is voluntary. However, we may not be able process your application without it.
Country of Citizenship.
If you have ever been employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.

Education:

High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.
Major field(s) of study.
Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.

Work Experience - paid or non-paid positions held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions)

Job title.
Duties and accomplishments.
Number of hours per week.
Employers name and address.
Supervisor's name and phone number.
Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
Salary.
Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.

Other Qualifications:

Job-related training courses (title and year).
Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
Job-related certificates and licenses.
Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.) Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.
If you are applying for Veteran Preference, you may be asked to submit evidence of eligibility, such as; DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or Standard Form 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and the proof requested on the form. Follow the specific information in the job announcement.
If you are or have been a Federal employee, you may need to submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, Form SF-50, and your most recent or last performance appraisal. Follow the specific information in the job announcement.

Note: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf

 

 

 

You must clearly identify your claim for veteran’s preference on your application.

 

5-POINT PREFERENCE. A 5-point preference is granted to veterans who entered the military service prior to October 15, 1976, or who served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal, including the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor, November 20, 1995 - December 20, 1996, and Operation Joint Guard, December 20, 1996 - to be determined.

 

A 5-point preference is also granted to veterans who served on active duty during the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992. The law grants preference to anyone who is otherwise eligible and who served on active duty during this period regardless of where the person served or for how long. "Otherwise eligible" means that the person must have been released from the service under honorable conditions and must have served a minimum of two years on active duty, or if a Reservist, must have served the full period for which called to active duty. If you are claiming a 5-point veteran preference you must provide a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of entitlement.

 

In addition, 5-point preference is granted to veterans who served on active duty for more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the date prescribed by presidential proclamation or by law as the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

 

10-POINT PREFERENCE. You may be entitled to a 10-point veteran preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received the Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a 100% disabled veteran; or, you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. If you are claiming 10-point veteran preference, you will need to submit an SF-15, Application for 10-point Veteran Preference, plus the proof required by that form.






Required Documents:

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide documentation/proof of claimed qualifications, education, and veteran's preference.  Applicant's will not be solicited for documentation that is not submitted by the closing date, Thursday, July 03, 2008.

 

If claiming 5 point veteran's preference, a DD-214 (member Copy 4) must be submitted. If claiming 10 point veteran's preference, you must submit a DD-214 (Member Copy 4), SF-15 (and any specified documents), and Disability Rating Letter from the VA (issued in 1991 or later as proof of a permanent disability) must be submitted by the closing date, Thursday, July 03, 2008.  If documentation is not received by the closing date, you will not be credited with veteran’s preference.

 

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

 

You may be required to obtain and use a government-issued charge card for any business-related travel.

 

All Federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have payments made by Direct Deposit. 

 

If you left federal employment and received a buyout and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid you.

Contact Information:
Sarah A. Vega

Phone: (602)794-3807

Fax: (602)794-3836

Email: Sarah_Vega@nps.gov


Or write:
Southern Arizona Office
2120 North Central Ave
Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85004

USA

Fax: (602)794-3836


What To Expect Next:

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.

 

Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire: If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.