These positions are located in Yosemite National Park, in the Visitor and Resource Division. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Yosemite National Park is December - June but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: December 2024 Open to the first 125 applicants or until 08/12/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Major Duties include: Presents informal and formal educational talks pertaining to resource protection to all types of audiences. Respond to visitor's inquiries for information, direction and general knowledge. Provides a wide range of services to visitors including assistance with lost articles, equipment failure, and first aid. Provides answers to recurring questions. Uses multimedia (such as, audio-visual equipment, computer software) to create informational presentations or products and to communicate operational status and needs. Performs day-to-day patrol operations to facilitate visitor understanding, enjoyment and protection of the resource and to induce behavior that complies with park regulations. Negotiate with individuals or organizations to resolve conflicts, disputes or grievances. Possesses excellent skills in alpine and Nordic skiing in steep backcountry avalanche terrain in order to safely conduct field patrols, make field observations, perform snow surveys, and participate in search and rescues. Practices mountain and avalanche safety measures while patrolling in high-elevation and avalanche prone terrain by ski, snowshoe or snowmobile. In addition, GS 06/07 duties include: Performs emergency services independently to ill and injured visitors in a variety of settings. Assists with trip itinerary planning using the "Preventative Search and Rescue" concepts. In addition, GS 07 duties include: Leads staff and volunteers. Prepares reports for public safety and awareness. Physical Demands: The work requires strenuous physical exertion for extended periods including skiing, walking, climbing, throwing, lifting, shoveling, and carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or more for long distances and while performing mountaineering activities. The work requires regular strenuous physical exertion, such as shoveling several feet of snow off of critical infrastructure, carrying a litter, climbing on steep snow and ice, walking over rough terrain, carrying heavy objects, such as climbing ropes, technical climbing equipment and litters equipped with sleeping bags, first aid supplies, and splints. Must be able to withstand the physical demands of extended search and rescue missions in winter above tree line in very high winds potentially at night in whiteout conditions. The incumbent's duties require navigating rough, uneven or rocky terrain, carrying and using snow survey equipment/instruments, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, and reaching to conduct tests and gather data from the air or snow depths while standing on ground which may be uneven, unstable, or slick at high altitudes (elevations over 10,000 feet above sea level).This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Work Environment: Much of the work is performed outdoors. Work may be performed on uneven, steep, rough, slippery and/or rugged terrain and in all types of weather. The work environment if often remote, with limited communications and access to resources. The work environment involves regular and recurring exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress where safety precautions cannot completely eliminate the danger and the high-risk factors cannot be reasonably controlled. Incumbent may be expected to perform duties at elevations over 10,000 feet above sea level in alpine environments covered in snow and ice that pose unique winter challenges and dangers. This work requires specific skills and experience, including winter backcountry travel, and the ability to assess hazardous winter environments. The hazardous nature of the work requires protective clothing (helmet, boots, gloves, etc.) to be worn and protective equipment (avalanche beacons, probes, and climbing equipment) to be used on a routine basis. Incumbent may work alone at times and must be able to drive to different field sites. Yosemite National Park, California, known worldwide for its spectacular natural beauty is the backdrop for this position. Sitting astride the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the park covers 1,182 square miles of varied wilderness ecosystems, from river valleys to alpine meadows to lofty 13,000-foot-high peaks. Yosemite Valley is located 208 miles from San Francisco, 81 miles from Merced, and 94 miles from Fresno. Shopping, medical, postal and laundry services are available in the park. Elevation at the Valley floor is approximately 4,000 feet and 2,200 feet in El Portal. The park is open year-round with the majority of activities occurring during the busy season March through October. For area information visit: https://www.nps.gov/yose/getinvolved/workwithus.htm

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by 11:59 PM (EST) when the applicant limit is reached which may be sooner than the closing date of this announcement-08/12/2024. 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: These positions perform pre-hospital care for medical emergencies. Wilderness First Responder, or higher certification, is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. Certifications MUST be reflected in application materials. QUALITY RANKING FACTOR: Applicants who hold an AIARE Avalanche Pro 1 or equivalent level or higher certification will be able to better perform the duties required of this position. You must indicate type of training and expiration date on your resume. - AND - To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of 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-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Group leader, counselor, or similar work in public and private recreation programs for adults or children such as summer camps, local playgrounds, YWCA and YMCA clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, urban community centers, or resort recreational activities. Teacher's aide in elementary school recreation or physical education program, with emphasis on development of general recreational skills and abilities. Aide or assistant assignments in recreation while on active military service. Aide or assistant in the organization and administration of recreation activities, such as preparing activities calendars, maintaining attendance records, and providing information concerning schedules and activities. Summer aide in a State or national park, with duties related to the recreational activities of visitors to campsites, trails, picnic areas, nature and raft centers, and boating and fishing areas (e.g., demonstrating camping techniques and park safety, conducting nature tours, and overseeing farm animal areas provided for children). Sales or stock clerk in a recreation supplies and equipment shop. Aide or assistant in the issuance of authorized property, and in the maintenance of inventory control and accountability for such property in a recreation facility. Aide or assistant in a hotel or resort recreation service, with duties such as setting up areas for games, tournaments, and other organized group recreational activities. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example, I have 6 months of the specialized experience described above (50% of the experience requirement), and 3 years of college study from an accredited institution (50% of the qualifying education). NOTE: Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to l year of specialized experience. You must include transcripts and a resume which indicates hours/week worked. To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess at least one of 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 (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: knowledge of and experience in monitoring winter recreational activities, providing education, and applying search and rescue techniques while in the field; knowledge of and skill in applying established educational practices, procedures, and methods sufficient to assist in the delivery of Leave No Trace educational programming to the public; use personal computers with office applications to provide field reports and data collection; makes decisions on appropriate actions to take to better protect the resource and park visitors (e.g., which trail to patrol, what questions to ask visitors, how to locate a missing visitor). You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one year of graduate education with major study directly related to recreation or physical education. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example, I have 6 months of the specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 9 semester hours of directly related graduate education (50% of the qualifying education). You must include transcripts and a resume with hours/week worked. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of 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-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: receive complex assignments that involve problem-solving and independent decision making; solve operational problems and provide educated input to the work planning process to benefit the success of the program; serves as the unit lead and resident expert for operational functions on-site and in the field; operates independently in remote settings maintaining recreational equipment and government structures; travels independently and safely in variable winter conditions using a variety of different equipment and winter travel techniques; ability to assess terrain for avalanche danger and make appropriate decisions based on assessment. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one year of graduate education with major study directly related to recreation or physical education. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example, I have 6 months of the specialized experience (50% of the experience requirement), and 9 semester hours of directly related graduate education (50% of the qualifying education). You must include transcripts and a resume with hours/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.

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 Yosemite National Park 5037 Stroming Road Mariposa, CA 95338 US
• Name: Patricia Gerhardt
• Email: [email protected]