Job Description
Summary As a national program manager responsible for leading the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom national program, you will serve as a recognized authority on all aspects of Underground Railroad resource preservation and partnership development.
Overview Open & closing dates 11/07/2024 to 11/21/2024
Salary $103,409 - $134,435 per year Salary is dependent upon duty location. Pay scale & grade GS 13
Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Location Negotiable After Selection Remote job No Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position on occasion. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent
Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 13 Job family (Series) Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Financial disclosure Yes Bargaining unit status Announcement number DE-12537940-24-NM Control number 817871000 This job is open to
Duties - Develop and implement strategic plans for the Network to Freedom, including developing and tracking budgets and creating annual work plans
- Provide technical direction on complex initiatives to identify, document, preserve, interpret and promote Underground Railroad trails and properties
- Conduct professional reviews and assessment of research and documentation prepared by others related to Underground Railroad properties
- Coordinate planning, research, outreach, and educational efforts with a variety of NPS and non-NPS partners
- Build new partnerships with non-profits, state and local governments, and other Federal agencies through formal cooperative agreements
- Supervise four to eight subordinate staff
Requirements Conditions of Employment - You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
- All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- A one year probationary period may be required, including a one year supervisory probation.
- You are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
- You may be required to complete a financial interest form, OGE-450.
Qualifications In order to be qualified for this position you must meet the basic requirement and the specialized experience requirement.
Basic Requirement: - Possess a Bachelor's or higher degree in history; or a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history; or
- Possess a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Specialized Experience: Possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal service, leading American history research projects in order to develop educational or interpretive programming for the general public; reviewing work completed by others to ensure it meets technical/professional standards; interpreting historic preservation laws and regulations for others; and developing cooperative relationships with other stakeholder groups to share best practices, resolve common problems, or complete joint projects 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 of qualified specialized experience. 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 ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:
Additional information A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive. A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible see . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Philadelphia Services Branch at philadelphia@opm.gov or 215-861-3074 This announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
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