Job Listing: Associate Regional Director, Resources & Subsistence

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Anchorage, AK

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This position serves as Associate Regional Director for Resources and Subsistence in the Alaska Regional Office.

This position is also being advertised separately using merit promotion procedures as announcement number AKRO-08-16MP (197301).    There is only one vacancy to be filled from either of these announcements.   Applicants must apply separately to each announcement they wish to & are eligible to apply for.   It is very important for applicants to review the instructions on how to apply since they are different for each announcement.  

Go to the bottom of this "page" and click on "Print Preview" to view and/or print the whole announcement. You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not get full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.

Major Duties

The Associate Regional Director, Resources and Subsistence is responsible for planning, execution, policy development, management, coordination and evaluation of regional programs in the broad areas of Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Inventory and Monitoring, Geographic Information Systems, and Subsistence Management.   Directs subordinate program managers who supervise staff providing expertise and service in the same areas listed above.   Serves as the regional expert and provides or oversees the provision of authoritative advice and interpretation to the Regional Director and park superintendents on the programs managed.   Incumbent will contribute to the formulation, adoption and implementation of Servicewide policies and programs.   Participates as an active member on national advisory groups.   Participates in or leads Servicewide task forces and committees. 

How to Apply

APPLICATION MATERIALS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL SENT TO THIS HR OFFICE. 

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS SENT DIRECTLY TO THIS HR OFFICE BY MAIL OR EMAIL, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.  YOU MUST FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW TO APPLY.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:

1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and

2. Your résumé or application form; and any other supporting documents needed (such as DD214 to show veterans' preference, or transcripts, for example.) 

3.   Copy of college transcripts.

4.  If claiming veteran’s preference, you must provide a DD-214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.”  In addition, if you are claiming 10-point preference, you must include the SF-15, “Claim for 10-Point Veterans Preference,” and provide appropriate proof as described in the SF-15 (such as a copy of your letter from the Veterans Administration stating the percentage of disability). 

5.  If requesting consideration as a displaced Federal employee under the CTAP or ICTAP: Certificate of pending separation, or RIF Notice.

 

We encourage you to complete these steps online. Applying online is the most efficient and effective way to ensure your application is received and processed in a timely manner.  If you cannot submit all application materials online, you may submit some documents online and some offline.  For example, you may be able to submit the questionnaire and resume online but do not have an electronic copy of your transcripts.  In this case, you may submit the questionnaire and resume online and send the transcripts via fax (see below). 

Use Application Manager for convenience and quickest processing.  You can track your progress to a Complete Application Package using the My Application Packages checklist and status displays in Application Manager.

DUE DATE:   No matter how you apply (online or by faxing materials as directed below), your Application Package status must be Complete by Monday, July 14, 2008.   All required materials must be submitted by midnight Eastern time on the closing date.    (DO NOT send your application or supporting documents directly to the HR Office by fax or mail.   They cannot be accepted.)

Option A:   Using Application Manager

To begin, choose one of these options:

·  If your résumé is going to come from the USAJOBS Resume Builder, you begin the process by clicking the Apply Online button near the bottom of this page. Your résumé will be attached only to the Application Package you complete and Submit immediately after you click the Apply Online button for this job announcement, not to any Application Packages you may already have created.

·  If your résumé is going to be one you prepared outside of USAJOBS Résumé Builder, you will be given the option to upload these documents in the Application Manager.    Click this link to begin the process:  Online Questionnaire.    If you need help with how to upload documents you may contact the application manager help desk, or click on the help button within the Application Manager.  

After the assessment questionnaire is submitted, you will receive a notice that indicates the submission was successful.

To return to Application Manager at any time, use whichever link you used to begin as described above, or simply go to https://ApplicationManager.org.   To apply for this position, the Vacancy ID Number is:  NM197232.

MORE DETAILS:   The USAJOBS web site provides a "Create a Resume" feature that you may use to develop and submit a resume for this position. The completed resume can be attached to this vacancy announcement and submitted electronically. To do so, scroll down to the end of the vacancy announcement. Click on the "Apply Online" icon. Then follow the USAJOBS web site instructions. Your resume will be attached only to the online Assessment Questionnaire you complete and Submit from this session.   (It will not be attached any other Questionnaires you may already have Saved or Submitted). If you do not have all the requested documents stored in the USAJOBS resume builder, you will be able to upload the rest of your documents and/or fax the remaining documents, such as veterans preference or transcript documentation.   See information below for how to fax supporting documentation.

FAXING DOCUMENTS:   If you ARE able to complete the Assessment Questionnaire online, as outlined above, but are unable to upload your resume, transcripts, or DD214, or other necessary application materials, you may use the official cover sheet (link provided in next paragraph) and fax all or part of your other documentation to:

FAX NUMBER:   1-478-757-3144.   

When faxing documents, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf -- and be sure to fill it out completely and clearly, including the Vacancy ID Number for this announcement NM197232  Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.

Please note that:   You must use the official fax number provided above.  (Applications or supporting information faxed, mailed, or emailed directly to the HR Office will NOT be accepted).

HOW TO SAVE AND RETURN TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE:

If you want to "Save" an incomplete online Assessment Questionnaire and return later, select the "Save" button at the top or bottom of each of the application pages and click the "Logout" button.

If you have "Saved" an incomplete online Applicant Assessment Questionnaire, you may finish it and/or upload documents by clicking on or inserting this link into your internet browser https://ApplicationManager.org. Insert your USAStaffing Application Manager User Name and Password and click the "Go" button. Once you are logged in, click on the Vacancy ID number on which you would like to work.    The Vacancy ID Number for this position is NM197232

If you submit more than one online Assessment Questionnaire for this position, the most recent one submitted is the one that is used. Therefore, it is important for you to complete it in its entirety.

HOW TO VERIFY YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED:

1. Go to https://ApplicationManager.org and log in using your USAStaffing Application Manager User Name and Password.

2. Verify that your questionnaire, resume, and supporting documents were submitted successfully by clicking on the appropriate Vacancy ID: NM197232. Verify that all of your documents where submitted by reviewing the table.

-If an Item (Type of Document) on the table appears with a status of "OK", that Item was successfully submitted.

 

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS:   If you need help, or have problems with using the online application process, send an email to applicationmanagerhelpdesk@opm.gov.  

 

Option B:   Paper Qualifications Questionnaire

WHAT TO DO IF YOU CANNOT APPLY ONLINE:   If it is not possible for you to use Application Manager to complete the Assessment questionnaire, you can write your answers on paper.   Follow these steps:

1.   You can 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 http://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.  Print a copy of this job announcement and use the Form 1203-FX as a response sheet when answering the assessment questionnaire portion of this announcement.

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

By Fax: If you are faxing a Form 1203-FX, do not use 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 (such as resume, transcripts, miscellaneous materials or veterans' preference documents) without the Form 1203-FX on top, always use the official cover sheet which is here -- 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.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ANSWERING THE ONLINE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE:

You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission by viewing your answers before submitting your answers.   You must click the "Submit Your Answers" button when you are done.   Follow the instructions that appear on the screen until you receive an acknowledgment that your answers have been successfully submitted.  The online Assessment Questionnaire must be completed and submitted by 12:00 midnight Eastern time on TAG:Closing Date

Here's a printable version of the entire Assessment Questionnaire you will be answering as a part of your application:

Social Security Number


Vacancy Identification Number

VIN #197232
1. Title of Job

Interdisciplinary, Assoc Regional Director for Resources and
2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address


4. Work Information

5. Employment Availability

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

8. Other Information

9. Languages

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

10. Lowest Grade


1415
11. Miscellaneous Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

12. Special Knowledge

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

13. Test Location

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

16. Availability Date


17. Service Computation Date


18. Other Date Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

19. Job Preference

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

20. Occupational Specialties


001 Supv Cult Resources Specialist002 Supv Natural Resources Specialist003 Supv Physical Scientist
21. Geographic Availability


0712 Anchorage, AK
22. Transition Assistance Plan

23. Job Related Experience



24. Personal Background Information

If you are applying by the OPM Form 1203-FX, leave this section blank.

25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. From the descriptions of education required for each series below, select at least one response from A-H that best describes how your background meets the basic education requirements for an Associate Regional Director, Resources and Subsistence, GS-401/101/1301 position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not select at least one response, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these basic requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.

YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.

GS-401 SERIES SELECT ONLY ONE RESPONSE IF APPLICABLE (A or B)

A. I possess a four year or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

B. I possess an equivalent combination of education and experienceCourses equivalent to a major (24 semester hours), as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education to total four years.

GS-1301 SERIES SELECT ONLY ONE RESPONSE IF APPLICABLE (C or D)

C. I possess a four year or higher degree in physical science, engineering or mathematics that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics

D. I possess an equivalent combination of education and experience - education equivalent to one of the majors shown in C above that has included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

GS-101 SERIES SELECT ONLY ONE RESPONSE IF APPLICABLE (E, F or G)
E. I possess a four year or higher degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
F. I possess an equivalent combination of education and experienceeducation equivalent to one of the majors shown in E above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
G. I possess four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
H. I do not meet or exceed any of the above statements.

2. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for an Associate Regional Director, Resources and Subsistence, GS-401/101/1301 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.

A. I possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include, but is not limited to the following examples:
Experience directing and administering a natural and cultural resource management program, involving the preservation, protection, and use of natural and cultural resources. Typically, this experience includes leadership in the preparation and coordination of complex natural and cultural resource management plans, programs, documents, and budgets. Specialized experience must demonstrate a comprehensive or advanced working knowledge of Natural and Cultural Resources Management.
B. I possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include, but is not limited to the following examples:
Experience directing and administering a natural and cultural resource management program, involving the preservation, protection, and use of natural and cultural resources. Typically, this experience includes leadership in the preparation and coordination of complex natural and cultural resource management plans, programs, documents, and budgets. Specialized experience must demonstrate a comprehensive or advanced working knowledge of Natural and Cultural Resources Management.

C. I do not meet or exceed the above specialized experience requirement.

For the questions below, please select from A through E 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. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience 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.

A- I have not had experience, education, or training in performing this task.
B- I have completed formal education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed this task on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job under close supervision by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without review by a supervisor, manager or senior employee.
E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it.

3. Provide leadership in resource management or subsistence to assure that the priorities and goals of the organization stay abreast of national policies, changing conditions, and other influences that may affect organizational programs.

4. Initiate and manage long-range (over 3 years) resource management or subsistence planning efforts involving many different entities and individuals with different points of view.

5. Plan, direct and evaluate a resource management or subsistence organization.

6. Apply extensive knowledge of the theoretical principles, practices and concepts of natural resources, cultural resources or subsistence to manage a complex, multi-disciplinary organization.

7. Prepare program proposals and defend and new and existing programs in support of resource or subsistence management

8. Identify topics for scientific and scholarly study that are highly pertinent to current and potential resource management issues.

9. Successfully develop and apply decision criteria to select among alternative approaches for researching and resolving complex resource management issues.

10. Effectively manage the collection, summation, and analysis of resource management information so that results meet scientifically acceptable standards and are relevant to management needs.

11. Assess, critically evaluate and apply the results and conclusions of relevant natural, cultural or subsistence studies to current and potential resource management issues.

12. Analyze and manage complex resource management issues, sometimes involving multiple stakeholder interests, relative to existing, proposed and needed policies and regulations.

13. Develop effective strategies for modifying or developing resource management policies and regulations when working with diverse and potentially conflicting interests.

14. Work with various officials or leaders to define resource or subsistence management goals.

15. Communicate with internal organizational contacts such as program coordinators, team managers and high-level administrators to advocate the organizations mission and programs.

16. Communicate with external organizational contacts such as high-level administrators local and national-level legislators and their staffs; media staff; and senior-level representatives of non-government organizations to advocate the organizations mission and programs.

17. Present complex concepts/findings in a clear, concise, and logical fashion at an interagency forum, a national or international meeting, a public lecture, information hearing, press conferences, or at briefings of high level officials

18. Develop cooperative relations with Federal, State, local government agencies or private industry.

19. Resolve contentious resource or subsistence issues through engagement of stakeholders with diverse views.

20. Develop interagency and/or stakeholder working groups to cooperate on resource or subsistence issues.

21. Maintain productivity, quality and morale of a major organization during changes in management philosophy, organizational structure, and legal or policy requirements.

22. Maintain productivity, quality and morale of a major organization during changes in deadlines and work requirements/specifications.

23. Lead a large, complex, multi-layered workforce of widely varying occupations and knowledge levels.

24. Evaluate organizational and staff performance goals and measures.

25. Supervise a staff representing multiple unrelated professions or occupations where the workers are in several different duty locations.

26. Develop a complex, multiple funding source budget for a resource or subsistence management program.

27. Monitor a complex, multiple funding source budget and make adjustment as necessary.

28. Conduct human resource management functions such as interviewing and selecting new employees; position management reviews; develop position descriptions and performance standards; evaluate the performance of staff; utilize equal opportunity activities; and review work of subordinates;

29. Train and work effectively with subordinates from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels/areas of training.

30. Develop new work methods and procedures as you see that the organization needs them

31. Foster and use positive personal relationships with individuals and groups to ensure achievement of program goals.

32. Utilize information resources to evaluate resource and/or subsistence data.

33. Translate data into an easily understandable format to share results with the general public.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:   WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR SUPPORTING APPLICATION MATERIALS

1) APPLICATION OR RESUME:   A written application for employment. You may submit a resume, a completed OF-612 Optional Application for Federal Employment (which can be obtained at www.opm.gov/of612.htm), or any other alternative format.   SPECIAL NOTE:   Your application should include a work experience block for each paid or non-paid position held that relates to the job for which you are applying.   Be sure to indicate the month and year you began and ended each job, and the number of hours worked per week.   Your application materials must include all of the information specified in this vacancy announcement. 

YOU MUST PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION THAT SUPPORTS THE ANSWERS YOU GAVE IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE.  The vacancy announcement includes a list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (the Rating Factors) that have been identified as being needed to perform the work of this position.  The questions in the Assessment Questionnaire for this position are based on these KSAs, and are designed to assess your capability to perform the work.  Be sure your resume or other application materials you submit include detailed information to support your answers on the questionnaire.  This can be done in the resume itself in your work experience descriptions; or if you prefer, you can include a separate page with your resume that specifically addresses the KSAs, and/or the answers you provided to the questionnaire, describing the related experience or education that support your answers.  Be aware that we will review application materials, and if it is not apparent how you acquired the level you claim in your answers to the questionnaire, your score will be lowered .  Be especially sure to indicate in writing how you meet any mandatory requirements specified in the announcement (Selective Factors), as this is required to be found qualified.

Applications must be typed or printed clearly in dark ink. A blank OF-612, other forms, or additional information on how to apply for Federal jobs can be obtained from the Internet at www.usajobs.opm.gov, or by calling (478) 757-3000 or TDD (478) 744-2299.

Upon selection and offer of employment, applicants will be asked to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. You will be asked to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application.   If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, may be fired after beginning work, or may be fined or jailed.


2) VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:   If you are claiming Veteran's preference, you MUST clearly identify your claim for veteran's preference on your application, and must provide specific required evidence: DD-214 (Member Copy 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,  Standard Form 15 (SF-15), "Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference" and proof requested on the form.  Failure to submit appropriate supporting documentation will result in NOT granting veteran's preference. For more information on Veteran's preference, visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp.

3) APPLICANTS UNDER SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES OR VEOA ACCESS:   Applicants applying under any special hiring authority or access should identify the program under which they are applying and must submit the documentation required to show eligibility under the special program.

4) COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS:   If you are using education to qualify or to meet basic requirements, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts (or a complete list of all college or other courses taken, indicating the course titles, dates attended, credit and grade received).  You can submit unofficial transcripts, however, if selected, you MUST provide official transcripts prior to entrance on duty. 

5) SF-50, NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION:   Only if you are a current or former Federal Civilian employee, provide a copy of your SF-50 showing current grade and tenure and an SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, or an SF-50 showing permanent status, if different.

DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR APPLICATION OR RESUME:

·    Documents containing your photograph.   In accordance with Federal hiring laws, applications may not include any document that contains photographs or descriptions of the applicant.  

·    Electronic information such as CDs, MP3 files, diskettes, videos, DVDs, or other recorded formats.  

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS:   If you need help or have problems using the online application process, send an email to applicationmanagerhelpdesk@opm.gov

Required Documents:

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes the following parts:

1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and

2. Your résumé or application form;

3.   Copy of college transcripts.

4.  If claiming veteran’s preference, you must provide a DD-214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.”  In addition, if you are claiming 10-point preference, you must include the SF-15, “Claim for 10-Point Veterans Preference,” and provide appropriate proof as described in the SF-15 (such as a copy of your letter from the Veterans Administration stating the percentage of disability). 

5.  If requesting consideration as a displaced Federal employee under the CTAP or ICTAP: Certificate of pending separation, or RIF Notice. 

 

Contact Information:
Assistant HR Support

Phone: (907)644-3828

Email: AKR_USA_Staffing@nps.gov


Or write:
Alaska Region Human Resources Office
240 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501

USA


What To Expect Next:

Once your complete application is received, we will verify your responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire against your other supporting application materials you submitted, and your final score will be assigned.  Based on applicant scores, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.  You will be notified when referral has been made and what the final outcome is.  We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.