National Park Service, Department of the Interior

Porter, IN | #staff #government

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is November - April , but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: 11/22/2020 Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/28/2020 whichever comes first.

All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

A specific length of time and experience is not required to be considered qualified for this position.

However you must be able to demonstrate in your resume and supporting application materials that you possess sufficient knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Note: You must demonstrate the experience of PERSONALLY performing this type of work.

Supervising or managing this type of work which does not demonstrate that you can also personally do the work will not be considered as qualifying.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement, 10/28/2020.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume.

The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the 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.