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The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October-April, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 09/22/24
Open to the first 50 applicants or until 09/04/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
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Duties
The park formerly known as the City of Refuge National Historical Park was established in 1961. Its 182-acres contains numerous archeological features including: the Royal Grounds where generations of ali'i (high chiefs) of Kona once resided, the pu'uhonua a place of refuge where early Hawaiians who broke a kapu (law) could seek refuge and avoid death, the Great Wall a 1000 foot long wall built around 1550 that surrounds and protects the pu`uhonua, the reconstructed Hale o Keawe that once housed the bones of 23 ali'i giving this pu'uhonua its great sanctity, a complex of archeological sites, royal fishponds, holua slides, and some coastal village sites. In 2004, NPS acquired an additional 238 acres in the Ki'ilae ahupua'a. This acquisition included numerous sites, structures and features including an ancient Hawaiian settlement dating back to the late 12th century and remaining active up until 1930, the 1871 trail, several heiau (temple platform), residential compounds, a holua slide, a canoe landing, a water well and a wide range of agricultural features.Government housing is not available.
Special Consideration: The Island of Hawaii is subject to high concentrations of volcanic fumes, especially sulfur dioxide gasses. The fumes are known to be hazardous to an unborn fetus, and persons with heart and respiratory problems. The Kona coast primarily experiences vog conditions throughout the year, and occasionally eastern Hawaii Island and other Hawaiian islands. Long-term effects on normal healthy persons are unknown
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
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.
CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal 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 for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) 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 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
For additional information about this position, please contact:
MaryAnne Maigret
maryanne_maigret@NPS.GOV
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
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.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands: The work performed requires the exertion of moderate to very heavy physical effort. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 t0 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
Working Conditions: Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated and ventilate areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise dust and dirt and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use of standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Hwy 160
Honaunau, HI 96726
US
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is October-April, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 09/22/24
Open to the first 50 applicants or until 09/04/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
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Duties
- Maintain native planting areas and control targeted alien plants by manually pulling, cutting, or spraying.
- Repair rock walls and assist in re-thatching and tying cordage on Hawaiian thatched structures.
- Assist with coconut tree trimming by manually dragging, carrying, stacking cuttings at designated debris piles, or lifting and stacking cuttings into the bed of a pickup truck.
- Set and check traps, snares, and cages to trap pigs, cats, mongoose, rats, or other alien mammals.
- Repair wire boundary fence using small hand tools.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting maintenance and resource management division with other projects.
The park formerly known as the City of Refuge National Historical Park was established in 1961. Its 182-acres contains numerous archeological features including: the Royal Grounds where generations of ali'i (high chiefs) of Kona once resided, the pu'uhonua a place of refuge where early Hawaiians who broke a kapu (law) could seek refuge and avoid death, the Great Wall a 1000 foot long wall built around 1550 that surrounds and protects the pu`uhonua, the reconstructed Hale o Keawe that once housed the bones of 23 ali'i giving this pu'uhonua its great sanctity, a complex of archeological sites, royal fishponds, holua slides, and some coastal village sites. In 2004, NPS acquired an additional 238 acres in the Ki'ilae ahupua'a. This acquisition included numerous sites, structures and features including an ancient Hawaiian settlement dating back to the late 12th century and remaining active up until 1930, the 1871 trail, several heiau (temple platform), residential compounds, a holua slide, a canoe landing, a water well and a wide range of agricultural features.Government housing is not available.
Special Consideration: The Island of Hawaii is subject to high concentrations of volcanic fumes, especially sulfur dioxide gasses. The fumes are known to be hazardous to an unborn fetus, and persons with heart and respiratory problems. The Kona coast primarily experiences vog conditions throughout the year, and occasionally eastern Hawaii Island and other Hawaiian islands. Long-term effects on normal healthy persons are unknown
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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.
- You will 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 shift work.
- 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.
- Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- Have the ability to do the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
- Work experience such as performed janitorial duties for buildings.
- Performed manual ground maintenance work, such as digging ditches.
- Hand pulling weeds, and other manual labor tasks.
- Trim and clear brush, prune trees/shrubs, using axes, hatchets, chainsaws, and hand saws, etc.
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.
CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal 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 for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) 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 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Additional information
For additional information about this position, please contact:
MaryAnne Maigret
maryanne_maigret@NPS.GOV
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
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.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations.
Physical Demands: The work performed requires the exertion of moderate to very heavy physical effort. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds, and in some cases, carrying 80 t0 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
Working Conditions: Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted, heated and ventilate areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, noise dust and dirt and the possibility of bruises, muscle strains, cuts and scrapes. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use of standard safety equipment such as gloves, ear protectors, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area.
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