Fire Program Assistant (OA) - Direct Hire Authority_

Summary This position is located in Acadia National Park, in the Resource and Visitor Protection Division. Open to the first 125 applicants or until 08/26/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Responsibilities The Fire Program Assistant provides administrative, operational, and technical support functions in support of fire management activities at Acadia National Park and across the New England Fire Management Zone. This position manages budget programming and works with multiple fund sources contributing to the fire program, understands and interprets interagency and agency policy as well as national and regional financial business rules for appropriate charging of funds. The incumbent assists the Fire Management Officer in preparation of annual fire budget requests using automated/electronic systems and is fluent in various automated financial systems, processes, and procurement functions. They serve as the subject matter expert in emergency incident administrative procedures, providing correct interpretation and application of incident time, travel, procurement, and cost tracking procedures. Other tasks include managing the Incident Qualification and Certification System database for multiple National Park Service first responders, update qualification records, and input annual training, instructor, and incident experience. They will manage and track current agency medical clearance determinations for qualified employees and regularly work with local and state cooperators. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. 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. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/26/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. SELECTIVE FACTOR: The duties of this position require a fully qualified typist (the ability to type 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors in a five-minute sample). Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. - AND - To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess all 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 experience includes activities such as: assist in the planning and formulating of a budget including preparing budget submissions, annual operating plans, and allocating and transferring funds; prepare travel authorizations and vouchers and assist with making travel arrangements; prepare correspondence, presentations and reports utilizing software packages such as Microsoft Word; coordinate and enter time and attendance for staff following timekeeping procedures utilizing automated payroll systems; track and file documents and correspondence; and order and maintain supplies and equipment for the office. You must include hours per week worked. 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. Education There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement. Additional Information This notice is being issued to recruit personnel to occupations for which a severe shortage of candidates exists and/or a critical hiring need has been identified. To assist in filling these positions, OPM has granted agencies "Direct Hire Authority". This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Physical Demands: Most work is sedentary; standing and walking will be required for some duties. Assignments may require travel to NPS field areas and other agency coordination centers and offices. Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with some visits to other agency coordination centers and training sessions, as a participant in various meetings, workshops, and training courses. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.