This is a career seasonal position and is located in War in the Pacific National Historical Park in the Division of Natural Resources. Open to the first 101 applicants or until 6/11/24, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Government housing is NOT available. Hiring Manager Contact Information: Timothy Clark - Cultural and Natural Resource Manager [email protected] 671-688-9783

Duties

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will be in non-pay status for approximately 1 pay period sometime in December or January, and you will be in a pay status for the remainder of the year.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/11/2024-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: Scuba diving is required to perform coral reef research and monitoring work. As such, this position performs diving in the ocean and is required to possess a current open water and/or scientific certification from a recognized organization (ex: Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), or scientific diving certification from an organization such as American Academy of Underwater Scientists (AAUS)). If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position. Applicants MUST provide documentation in your application to show one of the certifications above to be considered qualified for this position. 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-09 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience MUST include: 1) Developed or designed various aspects of research, inventory, monitoring, restoration projects and/or management and manipulation of biological resources on the basis of overall objectives; 2) Utilized a variety of computer programs to compile, store, retrieve, analyze, and report data and other resource management information, including research and long-term monitoring projects, reports and correspondence; 3) Evaluated observed conditions and problems, and interpreted variables, trends, correlations, and interrelationships among data and conditions; and 4) Coordinated, lead, administered, and/or executed field research techniques pertaining to natural resource management and species identification. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Two full academic years of graduate education or possess a master's degree in a field related to the position. (You must provide transcripts). -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. You must include transcripts. For more information on qualifying education or on combining education and experience see OPM Qualification Standards linked below: Individual Occupational Requirements for Biological Science Technician Series, 0404 Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions 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. CTAP/ICTAP: 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. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit: USAJOBS Help Center | Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address War In The Pacific National Historical Park 135 Murray Boulevard Suite 100 Suite 100 Hagatna, GU 96910 US
• Name: Kelli Ward
• Email: [email protected]