USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Seasonal Lead Wilderness Information Assistant
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.45/hr - $31.79/hr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Lead Wilderness Information Assistant for Olympic National Park. The role involves providing resource orientation and information about the park, issuing wilderness permits, and conducting wilderness patrols.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
You will work in a Wilderness Information Center providing resource orientation and information about Olympic National Park
You will spend about 75% of your working hours in a Wilderness Information Center issuing Wilderness Permits, providing Leave No Trace education, dispensing Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) information, and collecting fees
You will also work about 25% of the time conducting uniformed wilderness patrols in Olympic National Park's 876,447 acres of federally designated Wilderness
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment
You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties
You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime and shift work
You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 10 nights per month
Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience
To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service
This experience includes activities such as explaining wilderness regulations to park visitors; providing wilderness information and advice on park activities and resources; collecting fees; issuing wilderness permits; and accounting for fee collection in accord with established policies and procedures
You must include hours per week worked on your resume
Experience MUST be documented in application materials
SELECTIVE FACTOR: In order to provide accurate information regarding trail conditions and assistance to the backcountry staff, you will be expected to perform wilderness patrols of up to 15 miles per day carrying packs weighing up to 40 pounds
Candidates who do not have prior experience hiking/backpacking that includes completing backpacking trips of 2-8 days duration in the wilderness by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position
Benefits
Government housing MAY be available.
A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
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