This position is located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, in the Resource Management and Compliance Division. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. Please see additional information in "Duties". Open to the first 101 applicants or until 10/29/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

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 a non-pay status for approximately 1 pay period, sometime in December to January, and you will be in a pay status for the remainder of the year. Government housing is NOT available. MAJOR DUTIES: Lead field crews conducting invasive plant control projects using a variety of methods in remote natural settings. Safe application of herbicides to target invasive plants. Operate and maintain chainsaws, brush saws, gas powered augers and drills, pole saws and other related equipment. Collect field data and help maintain databases of project sites and treatments. Supervise crews of up to 5 staff members and carry out supervisory duties including performance reviews, counseling, and mentorship. Hiring Manager Contact Information: Mark Sappington [email protected] 702-293-8978

Requirements

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS (Cont) 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. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/29/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. QUALIFICATIONS: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/29/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. SELECTIVE FACTOR: 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 specialized experience MUST include ALL the following: 1) Leading and conducting a field crew through exotic plant control projects in remote natural settings 2) Identifying target exotic plant species from desirable native plant species 3) Collecting exotic plant control data and records according to standard protocols 4) Surveying and mapping exotic plant populations using GPS handheld devices; handling and applying herbicides 5) Operating chainsaws while conducting natural resource related projects; participating in native restoration programs 6) Recording data using computer software programs (such as Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, ArcGIS, or comparable software). You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one year of graduate-level education in botany, ecology, plant ecology, range management, forestry, genetics, general biology, plant science, horticulture, natural resource management, or related education in the plant sciences or natural resource management fields. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above, that when combined equal at least 100% of the minimum qualification requirement for the GS-07 level. You must include transcripts. For more information 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. ICTAP/CTAP Clearance: 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).

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 Lake Mead National Recreation Area 601 Nevada Way Boulder City, NV 89005 US
• Name: Jennifer Mengel
• Phone: (000) 000-0000
• Email: [email protected]