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.
The typical seasonal period for these positions is April through October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025.
Overview
Duties
Duties at the GS-05 grade level.
- Implement established natural resource management projects.
- Identify native and non-native plants in Northeastern United States natural areas including wetlands, meadows, woods, and garden areas.
- Complete trainings and follow instructions and standardized safety procedures associated with the use of field equipment and handling of herbicides.
- Work with crews managing invasive plants and restoring native vegetation.
- Collect and organize field data associated with the management of plant species.
Duties at the GS-07 grade level.
- Implement established natural resource management projects.
- Identify native and non-native plants in Northeastern United States natural areas including wetlands, meadows, woods, and garden areas.
- Complete trainings and follow instructions and standardized safety procedures associated with the use of field equipment and handling of herbicides.
- Lead field crew managing invasive plants and restoring native vegetation.
- Record data relating to plant studies and plant treatment areas using GNSS equipment.
- Lead or conduct field searches for populations of sensitive, threatened or endangered plant species.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
- You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
- State pesticide application certification/license is required after entrance on duty date.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/16/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
To qualify for this position at the GS-5 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-4 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree in an accredited educational institution.
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a COMBINATION of education and experience as described above.
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.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at any time without notification.
How to Apply
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
Agency contact information
Geraldo Carlos
Phone: 925-597-5860
Email: geraldo_carlos@nps.gov
