A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 03/22/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

This position is in the Facility Management Division, managing the Roads unit, of Big Bend National Park in Texas. The position is under the direct supervision of the park's Chief of Facility Management. The primary purpose of the position is to manage the planning, estimating, scheduling, tracking, and execution of simple-to-complex project work, and the preventive and recurring operational and maintenance activities for the Roads unit of the park. The incumbent will share with, participate in, and make recommendations to the Chief of Facility Management in all areas pertinent to the direction and administration of the Roads program. The roads program includes approximately 127 miles of paved roads and approximately 200 miles of unpaved and backcountry roads throughout the 800,000+ acre national park. These roads provide visitor and employee access to the recreational and cultural sites and opportunities and are critical park resources. Additionally, these duties provide stewardship of assets, ensuring visitor use and enjoyment, as well as the protection of natural and cultural resources. The incumbent supervises and directs the work of the Roads unit of the park, providing professional and technical support on preventive maintenance, new construction, recurring work, and life cycle management for the maintenance of roads, parking areas, traffic signage, solid waste management, and snow and ice removal. Incumbent is responsible to interprets the needs of and direction for the maintenance work that includes routine facility operations, long-range planning, preventative maintenance, general repairs, emergency response, cyclic maintenance, repair and rehabilitation, equipment replacement, federal highways projects, and new construction (in-house or by contract) for roads and related facilities. Incumbent supervises all vehicle and equipment repair and preventive maintenance activities of the Auto Shop, which manages a park fleet of approximately 100 vehicles. Incumbent performs administrative functions for the Roads unit including budget planning and tracking, staffing (planning, recruiting, hiring, payroll, leave, scheduling). Is responsible for charge card purchases and approvals for the unit, charge card validations, and approves travel and training. Works with the Facility Management Software System (FMSS) program. Serves as park Point of Contact (POC) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for projects within the Roads unit. Area Information: Big Bend National Park encompasses 801,000 acres of the Chihuahuan Desert with more biodiversity than almost any other national park and a dark sky designation. Elevation in the park varies from 7825 to 1850 ft. The climate is generally pleasant with hot summers (90-110+ degrees F.) and mild winters (30-50 degrees F.). Recreational opportunities include hiking, bird watching, photography, backcountry camping, bicycling, and river rafting. The park has a post office, gas stations, camper stores, restaurant, library, gym, and lodge. The gateway town of Terlingua has lodging, restaurants, hardware store, small grocery and gift stores, churches and a bank. Lajitas has limited shopping, lodging, restaurants, golf course and churches. Alpine, Texas (100 miles from PJ) has most necessities, including supermarkets, variety of stores, a hospital, pharmacies, churches, a movie theater, and a university. The nearest larger cities are Midland/Odessa (225 miles) and El Paso (325 miles). Daycare and School Information: The San Vicente Independent School District (SVISD) and SVISD Early Learning Center (ELC), are located in Panther Junction and serve those that live in Big Bend National Park. SVISD ELC, is a state-accredited daycare facility for children ages 18 months to 4 years of age. Daycare services are currently free of charge (subject to change). The SVISD elementary school, located in Panther Junction, is a Texas Education Agency, A-Rated, elementary school (K-8). Terlingua (30 miles) has a state-accredited high school, rich in academics, extracurricular, and athletic opportunities for students in grades 9-12. For more information about the Daycare and Schooling, contact Jessi Milam, Ed.D. Superintendent, Cell: (830) 333-1074 or SVISD School Office: (432) 244-3131. Alpine, TX (100 miles) has a four-year university with in-person and online graduate programs." An active employee/community association sponsors social events throughout the year. Please visit our website for more information at: https://go.nps.gov/bigbendareainfo.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Operate Safely (Motor Vehicles) Dexterity (Assembly Disassembly Reassembly etc.) Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instructions Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of materials If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. Your resume must show the following experience to be considered minimally qualified: ability to lead or supervise tasks associated with preventive maintenance, new construction, recurring work, and life cycle management for the maintenance of roads, parking areas, traffic signage, solid waste management, and snow and ice removal. List experience providing leadership and guidance on duties associated with the maintenance and repair of auto and heavy equipment operation and maintenance. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

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. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) 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/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

Contacts

• Address Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 US
• Name: Vicki Duran
• Email: [email protected]