Travel Required: No

Relocation: No

Additional Bureau and Park Information:

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The park(s) for this job opportunity announcement are listed by location. For more information on the park(s) for this announcement, select the following link: www.nps.gov/carl

Major Duties:

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, the last home of the Pulitzer Prize winning author, seeks motor vehicle operators to drive the park’s 5-7 passenger wheelchair accessible visitor shuttle. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. All training will be provided. Applicants must have a valid Drivers License but do not need a CDL license.

The position is in the Facilities Management Division. The primary duty is driving the park shuttle to help visitors get around the park. The incumbent will also assist with custodial, historic preservation, and maintenance duties in the park’s numerous historic buildings, grounds, gardens, and trails.

The position is 40 hours per week (Wednesday-Sunday). This is a one-year temporary position and may be extended for one additional year. The employee will earn sick leave and annual leave and will have the opportunity for health benefits.

For more information, please contact CARL_Administration@nps.gov or call 828-693-4178.

Key Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• You will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You may 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/or shift work.

Evaluations:

Applicants will not be rated or ranked. All applicants that meet the basic eligibility and minimum qualification requirements of the position will be referred to the selecting official in preference eligible order.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (unless otherwise stated in this bulletin).

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.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications

Additional Bulletin Information:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The incumbent will drive the park shuttle both on shared pedestrian/vehicle in-park roads and on busy county roads. Incumbent may need to lift items weighing over 50 pounds, climb ladders, use power tools, do minor vehicle maintenance, and occasionally assist in the goat barn.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily outdoors in all kinds of weather. This results in exposure to extremes of temperature, rain, snow, wind, and direct sunlight. High levels of vehicle noise and emissions may exist during heavy visitation periods. Duties may on occasion be performed alone in isolated locations.
• 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 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.

· Federal Employees Health Benefits

· Federal Long-Term Care Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

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.

Required Documents:

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on April 7, 2023:

1. Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, 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). Please note any work experience driving a vehicle or transporting people or goods in your resume. Also indicate if you have a valid driver's license. If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.

2. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as:Veterans Preference Documentation:

• If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives.
• If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
• If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15 You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

How to Apply:

To receive consideration, you must meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents Section, via email, to CARL_Administration@nps.gov. The complete application package must be submitted via email to CARL_Administration@nps.gov by 11:59 PM (EST) on April 7, 2023.

• Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
• The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.