These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-July 2024. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:

Duties

Be a successful applicant. Watch this 5 minute video to learn how to create a federal resume. Major Duties Include: Collects daily snow, avalanche, and weather observations from avalanche paths affecting Glacier National Park roads. Records snow, avalanche, and weather observations in database/computer files. Evaluates National Weather Service and Natural Resource Conservation Service products and data from automated mountain weather stations for inclusion in the avalanche forecasts. Conducts field snow stability tests and observations, and in conjunction with other observations from field personnel, uses own judgement to independently interpret and evaluate snow stability. Issues daily avalanche hazard forecasts and warnings, which are distributed via email and briefings to park personnel. Using their own judgement and experience, the incumbent determines when avalanche conditions have changed sufficiently to recommend a change in existing avalanche hazard ratings. Serves as an avalanche spotter/ guard for snow removal crews, and in the event of an avalanche accident, acts as first responder for rescues. In the event of avalanche accidents, the incumbent prepares detailed reports of the accident which include snow stability and avalanche information, facts and observations concerning the conditions leading up to the accident, the accident, and the rescue or recovery operations. Develops and teaches avalanche safety training classes to the snow removal crews using slides, videos, on-site training, and lectures. Experience and knowledge of crews supported may vary greatly. Works to develop an Avalanche Safety Plan for the spring opening of roads in Glacier National Park by evaluating protocols for hazard forecasts and road operations, mapping avalanche paths and events, and providing other information regarding avalanche hazard as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/30/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. 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 (month/year), 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 hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position travels in the backcountry during winter and forecasts snow stability. As a result, the position has two selective factors that must be met before the close of the announcement for applicants to be considered. Skill in traveling safely in backcountry avalanche terrain including advanced backcountry skiing or snowboarding. Forecast regional or slope-specific snow stability and avalanche hazards. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. AND To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualification by close of the announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS- 06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: measuring meteorological phenomena with scientific equipment and instrumentation that included conducting field snow stability tests and observations; evaluating weather maps, products, and data for determining avalanche forecasts; and similar work. You must document this experience in your resume. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior­ity selection 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 the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address Glacier National Park PO Box 128 West Glacier, MT 59936 US
• Name: Britni Johnson
• Email: [email protected]