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. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as possessing current proficiency in operating jet boats, rafts, and kayaks in navigation of class II to V whitewater rapids. In addition, one or more of the following must be met: Assisted with the planning and implementation of various recreation projects; provided information to users of river/recreational areas and/or facilities on resource management practices, recreation use regulations, opportunities, and restrictions; Patrolled recreation areas to ensure sites were operated, used, and maintained in accordance with management plans; Performed routine recreation site maintenance; collected and reported recreation program data for use in monitoring and assessment activities and summarized data for use in recreation data management systems; Inspects outfitter operations for plan/policy compliance; takes necessary follow-up action for items of noncompliance; makes recommendations to immediate supervisor relating to special use permit administration.

For the GS-07: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience is defined as possessing current proficiency in operating jet boats, rafts, and kayaks in navigation of class II to V whitewater rapids. In addition, one or more of the following must be met: Operated and trained others on jet boats, rafts and kayaks in navigation of class II to V whitewater rapids; Trained others in whitewater reading skills and whitewater rescue; Planned and implemented the logistics required for completion of various recreation projects, such as river, non-river, trail maintenance and reconstruction projects; Inspected recreation area clean-up operations; provided information to users of river/recreational areas and/or facilities on resource management practices, recreation use regulations, opportunities, and restrictions; Patrolled recreation areas to ensure sites were operated, used, and maintained in accordance with management plans; performed site maintenance, including cleanup and naturalizing at widely dispersed sites; collected and reported recreation program data for use in monitoring and assessment activities and summarized data for use in recreation data management systems; Explained regulations concerning river management and developed and conducted river education programs in the local community; Inspects outfitter operations for plan/policy compliance; takes necessary follow-up action for items of noncompliance; makes recommendations to immediate supervisor relating to special use permit administration.

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.

The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.

Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the responsibilities section including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) supervisor’s phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications.

Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations (http://www.naces.org/members.htm) that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

If claiming veteran’s preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran’s preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran’s preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veteran’s preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this preference as listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans’ Preference. The SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference. For more information on veterans’ preference visit FEDSHIREVETS.

Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.

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