Department:Department Of The Interior

Agency:National Park Service

Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. 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.

The Pacific West Region of the National Park Service is recruiting for the Superintendent position at Kalaupapa National Historical Park (NHP). Kalaupapa NHP, established as a park unit in 1980, is located midway along the north coast of the island of Molokai, in the State of Hawaii. The park is situated entirely within Kalawao County, which is governed by the Director of the State Department of Health. The County includes the historic Hansen’s disease isolation settlements of Kalawao and Kalaupapa. The park was established to commemorate and preserve the story of those afflicted with this dreaded disease and their forced exile from family and friends. Hansen’s disease patients were physically isolated from society. Saint Father Damien devoted himself to improving patient lives at Kalawao both physically and spiritually, giving them protection, comfort and hope. Saint Mother Marianne and Brother Dutton continued the work of Saint Damien. Kalawao contains the church and original grave of Saint Damien.

The access to Kalaupapa is very restrictive, not only for tourists, but also for your friends and family. By State Law, friends and family may only visit the park 13 days each quarter of the year and they must wear a visitor ID tag throughout each visit.

The cost to travel by plane from Kalaupapa to Honolulu is approximately $160 round trip for residents and $320 round trip for non-residents, including your family members. The other transportation alternative to flying is to hike 3.5 miles up a very steep trail from the park to topside Molokai. Once you reach the top of the trail, you still need to find a car ride to get to the airport and/or the only large town on Molokai, which are both about 10 miles from the trail head.

There are no medical facilities available at the park. There is a health clinic staffed by one doctor open one day per week for 4 hours that is limited to patient evaluation and referrals and writing prescriptions. No medical equipment is available for procedures or testing.

This announcement is open to Department of Interior applicants eligible for consideration under merit promotion procedures (current DOI Federal employees with career/career conditional status; former DOI Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under Special Authorities. VEOA eligibles may apply. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three or more years of continuous active service.

KALUAPAPA HANSEN’S DISEASE PATIENTS AND NATIVE HAWAIIANS PREFERENCE POLICY:  Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Kalaupapa Hansen’s Disease patients and to Native Hawaiians in accordance with PL 96-565. For the purposes of this preference, “Native Hawaiians” are persons who are not less than one-half of the blood of the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands previous to the year 1778. Preference eligibles not currently employed in the Federal service will be appointed under the Excepted Service appointment authority Schedule A, 213.3102. Consideration will be given to non-preference applicants in the absence of a qualified Preference eligible. In order to receive this preference, applicants must submit ONE of the following at the time of application to this position:

1. Certificate reflecting applicant’s Hansen’s Disease patient status at Kalaupapa; OR 

2. Documentation reflecting applicant’s acceptance by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, State of Hawaii for lease of Hawaiian Home Lands have at least 50% “Hawaiian blood,” OR

3. Birth certificate and/or other documentation of applicant and Hawaiian parent(s) back to applicant’s full Hawaiian ancestors showing applicant is at least 50% “Native Hawaiian.” 

Position C

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 837559

The Superintendent of Kalaupapa National Historical Park (NHP), located on Molokai, Hawaii, exercises complete responsibility for the administration, operation, protection, resource management, planning and development of NPS programs and the park. If you are selected, you will direct, supervise and provide leadership, accountability and budget formulation for the overall management and operation of the park including protection, cultural resources management, maintenance, commercial use authorizations, interpretation, park administration, administration and negotiation of cooperative agreements and leases, research, planning and facility development, safety, health and environment.

You will supervise park division staff and staff positions and their program activities on a daily basis, including a Chief Ranger, Chief of Facility Management, Chief of Administration, Chief of Cultural Resources, Chief of Natural Resources, and a Management Assistant, with a full park staff of approximately 50 employees.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing the following duties: 1) providing leadership and direction for the strategic planning, management, and operation of National Park Service (or similar) functions and activities; 2) managing park or public lands and making key operational decisions regarding budget, personnel, and program execution; 3) describing strategic priority setting conducted for an organizational unit; and 4) describing effective and timely decisions regarding significant or controversial issues. 

To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level performing the following: 1) providing leadership and direction for the strategic planning, management, and operation of National Park Service (or similar) functions and activities; 2) managing park or public lands and making key operational decisions regarding budget, personnel, and program execution; 3) describing strategic priority setting conducted for an organizational unit; 4) describing effective and timely decisions regarding significant or controversial issues; and 5) identifying experience in effective supervision of subordinate supervisors. 

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 

Time in Grade: Status applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks) by the closing date of this announcement.

Probationary Period: A probationary period of one-year shall apply to all new federal employees.

Managerial/Supervisory Probationary Period: A probationary period of one-year shall apply to all new managers/supervisors.

Drivers License: You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Candidates eligible for Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Highly qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.

Candidates eligible for Noncompetitive and Special Hiring Authorities procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided. 

You will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Ability to plan, manage and lead a complex park or similar land management program.
• Ability to supervise, and knowledge of human resource management including Equal Opportunity.
• Skill in nurturing partnerships, community relations, media relations and coordinating activities with diverse interest groups and organizations.
• Ability to effectively communicate, work collaboratively as a member of a team, solve problems, and achieve results.

You’re making a great choice when you choose a career with the National Park Service. In addition to your take-home pay, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits designed to make your Federal career very rewarding (eligibility varies depending on the tenure of the position you hold). You can find more information HERE and HERE.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Relocation: Moving and/or relocation expenses are authorized in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations 41 CFR Chapter 302 and Departmental policy.

Financial Disclosure: You will be required to file one or more financial statements (OGE-450, Confidential Financial Report) upon entry on duty, and annually thereafter.

Promotion Potential: Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position’s supervisor.

Housing: Government housing may be available.

To apply for this position, a complete Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of the announcement, Tuesday, March 05, 2013. A complete Application Package includes:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Other applicable Supporting Documents specified in the Required Documents section below

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire. You must click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process to transmit your responses.

To return to a previously saved or incomplete application package, use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, use Vacancy ID number 837559 to complete this cover page: http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the Occupational Questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire; and
2. Print the 1203FX form to provide your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf; and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date and time of this announcement:

1. Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Other Supporting Documents (No Photos Please) if applicable such as:

• SF-50(s) showing career/conditional tenure and competitive service status
• Veterans Preference Documentation
• Documentation for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration if you are a displaced Federal employee within the local commuting area. You must include: 1) Proof you are a displaced Federal employee, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be rated highly qualified or above (90) on the rating criteria for this position.

HOW TO CLAIM VETERANS PREFERENCE (FedsHireVets.gov):

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 at www.archives.gov/veterans.

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. If you don’t have your Department of Veterans Affairs letter establishing proof of disability, you may request it at www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.