Salary Range:	102,721.00 - 153,200.00 USD /year
Series & Grade:	GS-0025-14/15
Promotion Potential:	15
Open Period:	Tuesday, October 27, 2009 to Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Position Information:	Full-Time  Permanent
Duty Locations:	1 vacancy - Gettysburg, PA
Who May Be Considered:	Current Federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment, reinstatement eligibles, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authorities.  Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibles (veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after completing approximately 3 or more years of continuous active service) may apply.  CTAP and ICTAP eligibles.

Job Summary:
Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations.

The incumbent serves as Superintendent of the Gettysburg National Military Park, Eisenhower National  Historic Site and the Gettysburg National Cemetery, three distinct and nationally significant cultural sites located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The incumbent manages the three sites with total delegated responsibility for park operations, planning and development, land acquisition, public relations, budget and programming, and program evaluation. Park resources are of vital interest to tourism, business, and political officials in the area. Additionally, because of Gettysburg's stature as the preeminent Civil War battlefield resource in the country, it has the interest of the battlefield preservation community worldwide.

APPLICATIONS/RESUMES AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE BY THE CLOSING DATE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

You must submit your SF-50 and/or DD 214 in order to be considered under merit promotion procedures.

AREA INFORMATION: 

 Centrally located in Southern Pennsylvania, Gettysburg is 52 miles from Baltimore, 90 miles from Washington, DC and 102 miles from Philadelphia. The main thoroughfare is US Route 30 (The Lincoln Highway) which was the first trans­continental highway. Although known primarily for its proximity to the battlefield, the borough of Gettysburg which has approximately 7500 residents is also known for its institutions of higher learning.

Travel, transportation and relocation expenses will be paid if the person selected is from outside the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses under the Federal Travel Regulations.

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship

Major Duties:

The Superintendent is responsible for the normal mission and support functions associated with the park, including law enforcement and investigations, structural fire prevention and suppression, search and rescue, emergency medical services, concessions operations, and special park services; interpretation, special events and related visitor services; construction and maintenance; and contracting, procurement, property management, personnel management and budget and financial management. Monitors and evaluates the operating efficiencies and effectiveness of all park programs in the accomplishment of park goals and objectives and gives direction as necessary for changes needed for improvement. Responsible for assuring that all operational programs and activities are planned and accomplished with consideration for resource management and protection and that they are consistent with established management objectives. Responsible for long range planning and the establishment of strategic plans and short and long range objectives, goals and standards of operation. Responsible for ensuring equal opportunity in all facets of personnel management and the health and safety of all employees.

Qualifications:

GS-14: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS-13) in the Federal service.

GS-15: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS-14) in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Examples of Specialized Experience:  In-depth experience directing and managing or providing substantial specialized service in a park or similar park and land unit programs in natural and/or cultural resource management, concessions and land management, recreation management, interpretation, law enforcement involving the protection of natural or cultural resources, all aspects of administration, construction and maintenance, or other related work that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in park management and the ability to manage park programs.   

The Office of Personnel Management Operating Manual, Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions, will be used to qualify applicants for this position.  These standards can be viewed on: www.opm.gov/qualifications

Time-in-Grade Requirements: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements, internal applicants must have completed 52 weeks at the GS-13 for the GS-14 level and must have completed 52 weeks at the GS-14 for the GS-15 level.

Time-After-Competitive Appointment Requirements: An applicant must have served at least 90 days after his/her latest career or career-conditional appointment from a competitive register.

Applicants must meet qualification and time-in-grade requirements as of the closing date of the announcement period.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

You will be required to travel frequently.

This is a managerial position. If appointed to this position, you must serve a one year managerial probation period, unless you have already completed one as a manager.

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

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 special priority selection.  CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if he/she meets the satisfactory level (level 2) of the crediting plan or rating guide used in evaluating candidates for this position. Applicants must provide proof of program eligibility by the closing date of the announcement in order to receive consideration under CTAP/ICTAP.

A valid state driver's license is required in order to perform the duties of the position. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires and    Federal employees whose background security investigation cannot be verified.  If you are selected for Federal employment, you may be required to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306 form, 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 statement on your application may be grounds for not hiring you or terminating you after you begin work.  Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.  A completed background security investigation which results in an unfavorable determination will disqualify you, and any tentative offer of employment will be withdrawn.

Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter.

Incumbent will be required to wear an official U.S. National Park Service uniform.  A uniform allowance is provided to help defray the cost.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities (KSA's) associated with this position as defined below.  The KSA's are listed below.   When describing your knowledges, skills and abilities, it is recommended that you use separate sheets of paper (no more than 2 pages per KSA).  The information you provide in the KSA responses will be heavily relied upon in the rating process.   Please be sure to be detailed and specific, give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1.  Skill in managing and integrating diverse program requirements. (Include in your response your experience and education in supervision of a workforce and utilization of managerial skills and processes such as decision making, policy development and accountability.  Also address your leadership experiences such as leading project teams, and overseeing the work of groups other than subordinate employees).

2.  Skill in supervising/managing a staff and knowledge of human resources and Equal Opportunity (EO) programs in order to achieve goals.  (Include in your response your experience and education in planning, directing and leading the work of a staff, motivating subordinate staff and experience in EO issues).

3.  Skill in applying creativity, innovation, strategic thinking, and business practices to the management of programs, development of partnerships, and related activities.  (Include in your response your experience and education in the development of new ideas, processes or products, and dealings with both cooperative and uncooperative external partners).

4.  Skill in negotiating, persuading and eliciting cooperation with both internal and external entities at a variety of levels.  (Include in your response your experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external entities, who they are, and what was the purpose of the relationship).

5.  Knowledge and ability to effectively manage a complex cultural resource program.  (Include in your response your experience in the management of architectural preservation, historic orchards, interpretation, fire management, pesticides management, archeology, and visitor protection).

6.  Demonstrated knowledge and ability to effectively manage a complex natural resource program. (Give examples of experience you have in projects such as vegetation management, wildlife management and your involvement in flora, fauna, clean air and water, soils and minerals).

Veterans Preference is not applicable in the rating and ranking process under Merit Promotion.  While Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) provides veterans consideration for the position, it does not provide for the application of veterans' preference.  Qualified veterans under VEOA will be rated, ranked and considered in the same manner as other status applicants.

Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Tele-work / telecommuting may be made available after you have come on board. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#TELE

Alternative work schedule options are available.

Other Information:

Government housing is not available.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.

How To Apply:

YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE BY THE CLOSING DATE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

PLEASE INDICATE THE LOWEST GRADE YOU WILL ACCEPT ON YOUR APPLICATION.

Application/resume packages will be accepted by mail, walk-in hand delivery, E-mail or FAX.  (See address, fax number and e-mail address at the end of this vacancy announcement.)

Failure to provide the documentation as requested could impair your chances during the evaluation process.

Applicants will not be solicited for further information if that provided is found to be inadequate or incomplete.

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

Optional Form (OF) 612), Optional Application for Federal Employment: -or-
http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf

Resume or other written application (SF-171, etc.).  (If you submit a resume or other written application that does not contain all the required information requested, you may not receive full credit or lose consideration for this position.) - AND -

A RESPONSE TO EACH LISTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY. (See 'How Will You Be Evaluated' section of this vacancy announcement.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU MUST SUBMIT:

(1) JOB INFORMATION – Vacancy announcement number, vacancy job title and grade of the job for which you are applying.

(2) PERSONAL INFORMATION – Full name, mailing address (with ZIP CODE) and day and evening phone numbers (with area code); social security number; country of citizenship; veterans preference - if applicable; reinstatement eligibility - if applicable (you must attach a copy of your latest or appropriate SF-50 to verify tenure of career or career-conditional status and highest Federal civilian grade held.)

(3) EDUCATION - High school name, city, state, (zip code if known) and date of diploma or GED; name and city and state (zip code if known) of colleges and universities attended, with majors, type and year of any degrees received (if no degree, show credits earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours). IF QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S).

(4) WORK EXPERIENCE – Give the following information for your paid and non-paid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: (a) job title (include series and grade if Federal job); (b) specific duties and accomplishments; (c) employer's name and address; (d) supervisor's name and phone number; (e) starting and ending dates (month and year); (f) hours per week; (g) salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.  (You will not be given appropriate credit for your paid or non-paid experience if you do not specify the work you performed in detail, or you do not specify the starting and ending dates (month and year) of all employment, and the number of hours you worked per week.)

(5) OTHER QUALIFICATIONS – Job related training courses (title and year); job related skills (for example; other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed); job related certificates and licenses (current only); and job related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (for example, publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, and performance awards) give dates but do not send documents unless requested. (Do not submit copies of certificates, publications, awards, etc.)

(6) CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES must submit copy of your most recent supervisory performance appraisal. (Preferably within the past 12 months.)

(7) FEDERAL STATUS CANDIDATES must submit proof of status (SF-50 showing current grade & tenure and a SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from current grade).

(8) APPLICANTS APPLYING UNDER SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES (severely disabled certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans, and volunteers from Peace Corps or Vista) must submit documentation, and indicate the type of special appointment sought on the application.

(9) IF YOU ARE A VETERAN, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 if you are claiming Veteran's Preference, -or- you are applying for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).. Veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a form SF-15,  Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference, and the supporting documentation (VA letter, etc.) required by that form.  You can download a copy of form SF-15 from: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. You may obtain additional information on veterans' preference from the Veterans Guide at: http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp

(10) FEDERAL EMPLOYEES SEEKING CTAP/ICTAP ELIGIBILITY must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) 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 showing their current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For more information on CTAP/ICTAP eligibility requirements, please visit the following web site: http://www.opm.gov/ctap

BACKGROUND SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE: The DI-1935, Background Survey Questionnaire was established to assist us in gathering data that will indicate whether we are reaching all segments of society in our recruitment efforts. While completion of this form is voluntary, your assistance is appreciated. The information provided on the form will not be forwarded to the selecting official and will be held in the strictest confidence. The (voluntary) DI-1935, Department of the Interior Applicant Background Survey is available at http://www.doi.gov/nbc/formsmgt/forms/di1935.pdf

It is against the law to use Government envelopes or mail services to submit applications (18 USC 1719).

Contact Information:

Alex Pashkevich Phone: 215-597-1672 Fax: 215-597-0822 Email: NER_HR_AP_Vacancies@nps.gov

Or write: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 200 CHESTNUT STREET, Room 322 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 US Fax: 215-597-0822

What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.