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Outdoor Recreation Planner, National Park Service - Philadelphia, PA

Job Title:Outdoor Recreation Planner
Department:Department Of The Interior
Agency:National Park Service
Job Announcement Number:GETT-15-66DEU

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SALARY RANGE:

$74,884.00 to $97,354.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Tuesday, May 26, 2015 to Monday, June 8, 2015

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0023-12

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS: 

1 vacancy in the following location:
Philadelphia, PA View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens 

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Q - Nonsensitive

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service (NPS). 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.  http://www.nps.gov/index.htm

This position is located in the State, Local Grants Assistance Division of the Planning, Facilities & Conservation Assistance Directorate in Philadelphia, PA.
Information on employment types can be found at  https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Employment_Types 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • PCS/Relocation cost will be paid
  • Occasional travel required
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license

DUTIES:

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As a Outdoor Recreation Planner, GS-0023-12, with the National Park Service (NPS), your duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinates with regional grant management specialists to ensure grant proposals for federal financial assistance are in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations.
  • Enforces standards for Section 6(f)(3) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act and Section 1010 of the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) Act to ensure federally assisted recreation areas will be maintained for public recreation use.
  • Address and ensure nationwide consistency in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of applicable laws, regulations, requirements and policies in the administration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR).
  • Produces issue and briefing papers and supporting documentation on specific issues involving compliance matters.
  • Participates in state program reviews for consistency with applicable laws, regulations, program policy, guidance and procedures to evaluate their effectiveness and efficiency.


    • QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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    In order to qualify for the Outdoor Recreation Planner, GS-0023-12, you must possess:  
    One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing compliance administration associated with Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) Programs which includes: Ensuring grant proposals for federal fininancial assistance are in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations; Ensuring federally assisted recreation areas will be maintained for public recreation use; Ensuring state and local proposals for federal review are developed in compliance with Federal laws; Assists with the analysis, formulation and implementation on new program policies.

    Qualifying experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities
    (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. 


    VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
    Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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 qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

    Only experience obtained by  Monday, June 08, 2015 of this announcement will be considered.
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