This position is located the Chugach National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical expertise in the coordination of the unit's Volunteer Program. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Timothy Lorenzini at [email protected].

Duties

Responsible for directing the operation of a district and/or zone volunteer program. Formulates and implements project work plans in accordance with agency policy. Ensures the quality of the work performed by partners and volunteers. Participates in the identification, plan development and coordination the work of a large number of volunteers, normally in the range of 4,000 to 6,000 people per year. Prepares project plans to determine equipment, supply, manpower and training requirements to accomplish projects that will be completed utilizing volunteers.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-06: You must have one-year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as two or more of the following: Examples include: Participate in the direction and operation of an organization's volunteer program and/or; Assist in formulation and implementation of project work plans and/or; Oversee daily operations of a variety of volunteer and/or; Provide input on project plans and/or; Recruit and schedule volunteers and/or; Inspect work in progress and/or; Compile and report statistical records and/or; Plan work to be accomplished by the unit. For the GS-07: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level. Specialized experience is defined as two or more of the following examples:Direct the operation of volunteer program and/or; Formulate and implement project work plans and/or; Prepare project plans to accomplish projects and/or;Recruit, administer, and coordinate the work of a large number of volunteers and/or; Train and supervise additional volunteer supervisors and/or; Consult with program specialists in all areas to obtain the necessary information to meet organizational objectives. 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. TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT. Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]