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.
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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 Effort: The physical requirements range from a work in a sedentary office setting to strenuous field work. Lifts and handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted; heavier objects with assistance. Meets physical requirements to use personal protective equipment when required. Required to walk to remote locations in Glacier's backcountry.
Working Conditions: Exposure ranges from office setting with minimal discomfort to adverse temperature and weather conditions; snow, ice, rain and wind. Temperatures range from -30 to +90 F. Required to wear personal protective equipment such as respirators, hearing protection, harnesses, special clothing, and eye protection. Exposed to equipment and mechanical noises, electrical shock, vibrations, gasses, fumes, falls from heights, and confined spaces. Exposed to dust, grease, and soiling of clothing and skin surfaces.