[PCA] JOB: NPS Natural Resources Program Mgr (Washintong, DC)

[Olivia Kwong]

Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Department Of The Interior
Job Announcement Number: NPS-NACE-08-03
Biologist (Natural Resources Program Manager)

Salary Range: 39330 to 75669 USD Per Year
Open Period: 1/16/2008 to 2/5/2008
Series & Grade: GS-0401-07/11
Position Information: Full-Time - This is a Full-Time Permanent Position.
Promotion Potential: GS-11
Duty Location: 1 vacancy -  Washington, DC

Who May Be Considered:

The area of consideration is ALL SOURCES. Applications will be accepted 
from Career/Career Conditional Federal employees, reinstatement eligibles, 
those eligible under special appointing authorities, i.e. handicapped, 
VRA, disabled veterans, etc. and non-status applicants i.e. applicant from 
outside the Federal Service and without any special eligibility.

Job Summary:

Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the 
National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our 
cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the 
present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations.

As a Biologist (Natural Resources Program Manager) for National Capital 
Parks-East, your duties will be varied and will include challenging and 
rewarding assignments in overseeing park's inventory and environmental 
monitoring and research, ecological restoration, urban forestry, and 
interagency coordination, compliance and planning.  Cooperate in 
development of field protocols, coordination of planning and logistics for 
field work, analysis of data, preparation and review of technical 
documents resulting from research within the park and in support of park 
management.

NOTE:  If filled at the GS-07 or GS-09 level, position has promotion 
potential to the GS-11 grade level without further competition once all 
regulatory requirements are met; however promotion is neither automatic 
nor guaranteed.

Key Requirements:

- Appointment will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation
- Must possess a valid state or District of Columbia Driver's License
- Education .Copies of Transcript is required/U.S. Citizenship is required

Major Duties:

The incumbent serves as a natural resource management specialist 
overseeing the park's inventorying and monitoring program, and the 
scientific research, collecting and permitting program.  Duties also 
include interagency coordination on natural resource and ecological 
restoration projects, preparing and reviewing environmental, technical, 
and planning documents and writing funding proposals.  Cooperates in 
development of field protocols, coordination of planning and logistics for 
field work, conducting field work, analysis of data, preparation and 
review of technical documents resulting from research within park. 
Incumbent will identify resource management issues, formulate and evaluate 
management alternatives and make recommendations for management action. 
Incumbent will also participate in a wide range of other general natural 
and cultural resource management activities and programs.  This position 
requires solid inter-divisional interpersonal and teamwork skills to 
facilitate effective management of park resources.

Qualifications:

Summary of Qualification Required:  Basic Education Requirements for 
Biologist (0401)  Candidates must meet qualifications requirements and 
time-in-grade requirements by closing date of this vacancy   announcement.

1. Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource 
management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
        OR
2. Combination of education and experience--Courses equivalent to a major, 
as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, 
applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related 
education as follows:

For the GS-07 grade level, applicant must have one (1) year of 
graduate-level education or superior academic achievement, or, one (1) 
year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level. 
This experience is defined as professional scientific work where the 
applicant must clearly illustrate recent and progressively responsible 
work experience directly related to natural resource and cultural resource 
management, collecting field data contributing to the basic natural or 
cultural resources inventory of a site or a monitoring program to assess 
status and trends of resources condition, identifying species, cultural 
objects or sites, measures abundance or condition, environmental 
parameters, etc, sufficient to be able to perform the duties of this 
position.

Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) grade-point average, (2) 
class standing, or (3) honor society membership.   Grade-point Average . a 
grade point average of .B. (a GPA of 3.0 or higher) for all completed 
undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of 
undergraduate study; or a grade point average of .B. (a GPA of 3.5 or 
higher) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in 
your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.   Class 
Standing . rank in the upper one-third of your class in a college or 
university.  Honor Society Membership . membership in a national honor 
society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the 
Association of College Honor Societies.  These honor societies are listed 
in the Association of College Honor Societies:  Booklet of Information 
(1992-95) and/or Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities (1991).

For the GS-09 level, applicant must have two (2) years of progressively 
higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's 
or equivalent graduate degree, or, one (1) year of specialized experience 
equivalent to at least the GS-07 level.  This experience is defined as 
professional scientific work where the applicant has applied this 
knowledge to a natural resources or physical science discipline.

For the GS-11 level, applicant must have three years of progressively 
higher level graduate education leading to a PH.D. degree or Ph.D. or 
equivalent doctoral degree, or, one (1) year of specialized experience 
equivalent to at least the GS-09 level.  This experience is defined as 
professional scientific work where the applicant has applied professional 
scientific knowledge in either complex biological or physical science as 
part of a comprehensive resource management program.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the 
applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to 
perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in 
or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes 
professional and practical knowledge of biological, agricultural, public 
land use, or related natural resource management practices, principles and 
techniques.  Knowledge of resources management, environmental compliance 
laws, and related laws, policies and procedures.  Knowledge of Corps' 
Natural Resource Management programs.  Knowledge of public land use and 
environmental trends, interest, and needs of diversified groups and 
organizations.  Specialized experience also includes executing research 
experiments/studies; planning, directing, and coordinating the activities 
of laboratory technicians; assisting in the development of protocols or 
plans for specific experiments/studies; etc.  Those applying at lower than 
the full performance level, may not have had the depth of experience with 
all aspects of the position, but must clearly demonstrate familiarity with 
or ability to do the work of those aspects of the position.  This position 
has a positive education requirement.

You must submit a copy of your academic transcripts OR a list of college 
courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify 
education when applying for this position.  If this information is not 
provided, your education may not be appropriately evaluated and you may 
lose consideration for this position.  If you are selected for this 
position, you will have to provide an official copy of your transcript 
prior to entering on duty.    Education completed in foreign colleges or 
universities may be used to meet the above requirements if you can show 
that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited 
educational institution in the United States.  It is your responsibility 
to provide evidence when applying.  Please visit the Office of Personnel 
Management's website at 
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e4.htm#e4a for additional 
information on this topic.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to show how she/he satisfies the 
course requirements.  If you do not provide information that clearly shows 
how your completed college course(s) meets the specific course 
requirements above, you will be rated ineligible.  To receive credit, 
education must have been completed at a school accredited by an 
accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of 
Education.  When submitting copies of transcripts, please ensure they are 
legible.

FOREIGN EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED PROVIDED THAT THE APPLICANT SUBMITS 
DOCUMENTATION FROM AN ACCREDITED SOURCE THAT THE Foreign EDUCATION 
CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION HAS BEEN DEEMED EQUIVALENT TO THAT GAINED IN A 
CONVENTIONAL U.S. EDUCATION Program.

NOTE:  Copies of college transcript is required.  Internet users are 
STRONGLY encouraged to print the entire vacancy announcement to ensure 
application is complete.  This position requires the ability to use a 
personal computer, scanner or other automated office equipment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Incumbent must possess and PROVIDE PROOF of a 
valid state or District of Columbia Driver's License.  Incumbent may be 
required to work weekends.  Incumbent may be subject to shift changes of 
lieu days and may be required to work overtime and holidays.  Incumbent is 
required to wear the prescribed National Park Service Class A uniform and 
will be required to sign an acknowledgement letter.  New employees to the 
Federal government are required to complete a probationary period 
not-to-exceed one (1) year.  New employees of the Department of the 
Interior are required by Public Law 104-134 to identify a financial 
institution for direct deposit of net pay within 30 days of entrance on 
duty. Incumbent of this position will be required to complete a 
probationary period.  As a condition of employment, male applicants born 
after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the 
Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the 
Selective Service Law.

UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to show how she/he satisfies the 
course requirements.  If you do not provide information that clearly shows 
how your completed college course(s) meets the specific course 
requirements above, you will be rated ineligible.  To receive credit, 
education must have been completed at a school accredited by an 
accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary,  Department of 
Education.  When submitting copies of transcripts, please ensure they are 
legible

FOREIGN EDUCATION WILL BE ACCEPTED PROVIDED THAT THE APPLICANT SUBMITS 
DOCUMENTATION FROM AN ACCREDITED SOURCE THAT THE Foreign EDUCATION 
CREDENTIALS AND EDUCATION HAS BEEN DEEMED EQUIVALENT TO THAT GAINED IN A 
CONVENTIONAL EDUCATION Program.

NOTE:  Copies of college transcript is required.  Internet users are 
STRONGLY encouraged to print the entire vacancy announcement to ensure 
application is complete.

Appointment will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. 
Under the requirements of the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 
(HSPD-12), all new Federal employees, must pass a background 
investigation.  Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be 
grounds for termination. The OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment 
form MUST BE SUBMITTED with your application package.  This form  is 
available for downloading at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf/of0306.pdf 
NOTE: Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by 
the Agency.  Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated 
with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the 
selected employee.

How Will You Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications 
required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you 
possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this 
position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and 
abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used 
these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of 
the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, 
etc.

Narrative Statement (Basis of Rating): Applicants will be rated based on 
the rating factors (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below. 
Candidates should submit a narrative statement on a separate page(s) with 
specific responses to the rating factors listed below.  Since applicant 
scores are based on demonstrated possession of these factors, failure to 
submit your narrative response to the KSAs for this job may adversely 
affect your eligibility and/or rating for this position.

For non-status applicants, once your qualifications have been evaluated, 
your application will be assigned a numeric score between 70 and 100. 
Candidates will be ranked in score order with appropriate points added for 
veterans' preference.  If an interview panel is used, applications will be 
rated (scored) and ranked.

KSA's:

1. Professional knowledge of natural processes and ecosystems including 
aquatic systems, hydrology, flora and fauna.
2. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.  (Describe 
your experience developing scientific and management documents and in 
translation of technical information for other employees and the public).
3. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with 
technical and non-technical individuals and organizations.  (Describe your 
experience and interpersonal skills working in teams and developing and 
maintaining internal and external relationships with individuals and 
organizations).
4.  Skilled at using knowledge of natural processes and natural resources 
to identify trends in resource condition and/or health, identify threats, 
restoration opportunities, research, and inventory and monitoring needs.
5.  Ability to interpret and summarize new and conventional information 
and scientific data for use by park staff, managers, scientists, 
cooperators, and public.

Benefits and Other Information

Benefits:

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with 
costs shared with your employer. More info: 
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: 
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More 
info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees 
Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and 
covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: 
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: 
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: 
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly 
scheduled tour of duty. More info: 
http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be 
subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information 
on how this program is run.

Other Information:

NOTE:  If filled at the GS-07 or GS-09 level, position has promotion 
potential to the GS-11 grade level without further competition once all 
regulatory requirements are met; however promotion is neither automatic 
nor guaranteed.

JOB INFORMATION HOTLINE: 202-692-6048

You must submit all required information by the closing date.  If 
materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on 
the information available and you may not receive full consideration or 
may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

All federal employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have Federal 
payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution.

Work will be required on Federal holidays and weekends.Incumbent of this 
position is required to wear the prescribed National Park Service Class A 
uniform and will be required to sign an acknowledgement letter.  A uniform 
allowance will be provided.

A pre-employment National Agency Check (NAC) must be completed for anyone 
who does not already have this level of clearance prior to entry on duty. 
An additional background security investigation (NACI) will be initiated 
for those who do not already have this level of clearance.  Continued 
employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a 
background security investigation and favorable adjudication.  Failure to 
successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Incumbent must adhere to safety regulations and standards as set by OSHA 
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and the National Park 
Service.

Incumbent must obtain a government charge card if required to travel.

Incumbent may be required to work overtime, week-ends and holidays with 
little or no prior notice.

Note: This is an open announcement for which current Federal employees, 
reinstatement eligibles, and applicants from outside the Federal 
Government may apply. Qualified veterans who apply will receive Veteran's 
Preference in accordance with current law and regulations.

Special Appointment Authority: Individuals who are eligible for 
consideration under a special hiring authority (e.g., 30% compensable 
veterans, VRA eligibles, severely handicapped individuals, former Peace 
Corps and VISTA Volunteers, etc.) will be accepted and considered 
non-competitively for this vacancy. Special hiring authority eligibles 
must indicate on their application if they are applying under a special 
program and submit proof of eligibility with their application. The VRA 
hiring authority is limited to positions at the GS-11 level and below. 
Applicants who wish to be considered under an appropriate special hiring 
authority as well as under the competitive examining process must submit 
two complete applications. When only one application is received from a 
special hiring authority eligible, it will be considered under the 
appropriate special hiring authority only.

Veterans Preference: Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have 
been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 
years or more of continuous active service may apply. PLEASE PROVIDE A 
COPY OF YOUR DD-214 OR OTHER PROOF OF PREFERENCE WHEN YOU APPLY UNDER THIS 
ANNOUNCEMENT.

You must clearly identify your claim for veterans' preference on your 
application.

5-POINT PREFERENCE. 5-point preference is granted to veterans who served 
prior to 1976 and served at least six months on active duty. Those who 
served after 1980 and 1982 must have served at least two years on active 
duty.

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 please provide a DD-214, 
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of 
entitlement. Tentative preference will be granted in the absence of the 
paperwork.

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.

Veterans Preference:  Five points may be added to the eligible ratings of 
veterans who: Entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; 
served on active duty during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and 
January 2, 1992, regardless of where the person served; served on active 
duty as defined in section 101(21) of Title 38 at any time in the armed 
forces for a period of 180 consecutive days any part of which occurred 
during the period beginning on September 11, 2001, and ending on the date 
prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law as the last date of 
Operation Iraqi Freedom; or, served in a military action for which they 
received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf 
War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the 
full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Ten points may be 
granted to the eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart 
recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 percent disabled veteran; or the 
widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran. Supporting 
documentation must be provided in order to receive the appropriate 
veteran's preference.  For more information on Veteran's preference, 
visit: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) & INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION 
ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP):

Qualified individuals applying based on special priority consideration 
rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the 
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well 
qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority 
selection.  'Well-qualified' means that an eligible employee meets the 
qualification standards and eligibility requirements for the position, 
including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum educational 
and experience requirements.  The employee must meet all selective factors 
where applicable, must be physically qualified to perform the essential 
duties of the position, with reasonable accommodation where appropriate, 
and must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon 
entry.

Individuals 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. 
Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a 
CTAP or ICTAP eligible.

How to Apply:

Applicants may mail, e-mail, hand deliver, or fax application materials

If application is submitted by mail, it must be mailed to the address 
indicated in the contact section of the announcement, be postmarked by the 
closing date, and received within 5 working days to receive consideration. 
Faxed and hand delivered applications must be received by the closing 
date.

Applications may be emailed to NACE_Personnel at NPS.gov and must be received 
in the Human Resources office by closing date of the announcement.  It is 
the responsibility of the applicant to submit any additional required 
documentation as stated in the vacancy announcement.  Additional required 
documentation should also be received by the closing date.

Submit one of the following:

--OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; or
--SF-171, Application for Federal Employment; or
--Resume

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR APPLICATION.

1.  JOB INFORMATION - announcement number, title and grade of the job for 
which you are applying.
2.  PERSONAL INFORMATION - Full name; mailing address (with ZIP Code); day 
and evening phone numbers (with area code); social security number; 
country of citizenship; veteran's preference; reinstatement eligibility 
(you must attach SF-50 for proof of your career or career-conditional 
status); and highest Federal civilian grade held. (Also give job series, 
and dates held.);
3.  EDUCATION - High school name, city, state (zip code if known), and 
date of diploma or GED; name, city, and state (zip code if known) of 
colleges and universities attended, with majors, type and year of any 
degrees received (if no degree, show credits earned and indicate whether 
semester or quarter hours);
4.  WORK EXPERIENCE - Give the following information for your paid and 
non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: 
(a) Job Title (include series and grade if Federal job); (b) duties and 
accomplishments; (c) employer's name and address; (d) supervisor's name 
and phone number; (e) starting and ending dates (month and year); (f) 
hours per week; and (g) salary.  Indicate if we may contact your current 
supervisor.
5.  OTHER QUALIFICATIONS - Job related training courses (title and year); 
job related skills (for example; other languages, computer 
software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed); job related 
certificates and licenses (current only); and job related honors, awards, 
and special accomplishments (for example, publications, memberships in 
professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking 
and performance awards) give dates but do not send documents unless 
requested.

NARRATIVE STATEMENT:

Narrative statement (no more than one page per KSA) of knowledge, skills 
and abilities (KSAs).  Describe experience (paid or unpaid), education, 
training, awards, and self-development as related to the KSAs.  While not 
mandatory, failure to submit responses to the KSA factors may affect the 
rating you receive.  (Wage Grade/Wage Board only).  In order to receive 
full consideration, it is essential that you submit the required 
supplemental experience statement specifically addressing each of the 
knowledges, skills, abilities, and other characteristics required for 
satisfactory performance in this position.  Your qualifications for this 
position will be determined primarily by your responses.  Failure to 
provide the specific information may result in an applicant receiving a 
lower rating in the evaluations process.

Please do not submit your application package in a notebook or binder with 
extraneous information.  Applications should provide sufficient 
information to enable Human Resources to properly evaluate your 
application against the Qualification Standards.

Applications will be evaluated separately for Federal employees who have 
competitive status and candidates from other sources. If you have 
competitive status and submit only one application it will be considered 
under merit promotion procedures. If you wish to be considered under both 
procedures, you must submit two (2) complete applications.

Applicants applying under special appointments (severely disabled, certain 
Vietnam era and disabled veterans, and volunteers from Peace Corps or 
Vista) must submit documentation and indicate the type of special 
appointment sought on the application.  Applicants who wish to be 
considered under an appropriate special hiring authority as well as under 
the competitive examining process must submit tow complete applications. 
When only one application is received from a special hiring authority 
eligible, it will be considered under the appropriate special hiring 
authority only.

National Park Service (NPS) Fundamentals is a required training program 
for all permanent employees new to the NPS.  It is a five-part course of 
study that reflects the foundations and values of the NPS.  Three modules 
are computer base, and two are classroom-led, one of which will require a 
2 week stay at the Albright Training Center located in the Grand Canyon.

If you are claiming veterans' preference, you MUST clearly identify your 
claim for veteran's preference on your application, and you must provide 
specific required evidence such as:  DD-214, Certificate of Release or 
Discharge from Active Duty, or Standard Form 15 (SF-15), .Application for 
10-Point Veterans Preference' and proof requested on the form.

Current Federal employees must submit a copy of most recent supervisory 
performance appraisal.

College Transcript or OPM Form 1170-17 (list of College Courses) if 
qualifying based on education.

Status candidates must submit proof of status (SF-50 showing current grade 
& tenure and an SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if 
different).

DI-1935, http://www.doi.gov/diversity/doc/di_1935_html.htm, Department of 
the Interior Application Background Survey.  (Submission of this form is 
voluntary.  The information provided will be used for statistical purposes 
to monitor applicant response, and will not be maintained in the personnel 
office or forwarded to the selecting official).

National Park Service (NPS) Fundamentals is a required training program 
for all permanent employees new to the NPS.  It is a five-part course of 
study that reflects the foundations and values of the NPS.  Three modules 
are computer-base, and two are classroom-led, one of which will require a 
2 weeks stay at the Albright Training Center located in the Grand Canyon.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal 
government mail system will not be considered.

Contact Information:

       WYJEAN FAULKNER
       Division of Human Resources
       Phone: 202-692-6034
       Fax: 202-690-2667
       Internet: NACE_Personnel at NPS.gov

       Or Write:
       Department Of The Interior
       HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
       1900 ANACOSTIA DR. S.E.
       WASHINGTON DC 20020
       US

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. You will be notified of the outcome.

EEO Policy Statement

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the 
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political 
affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, 
membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with 
disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable 
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should 
contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for 
reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans Information

Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were 
separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' 
preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must 
have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, 
Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the 
Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to 
job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows 
eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's 
promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside 
of its own workforce.

To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy 
of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or 
other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others 
claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application 
for 10-point Veterans' Preference.

For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans 
preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.

Legal and Regulatory Guidance

Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under 
the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records 
from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by 
law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek 
information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may 
know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your 
application materials, will result in your application not being 
processed.

Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested 
here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized 
under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify 
the accuracy of the information in your application.

False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your 
application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; 
or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 
1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service 
System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service 
Law.