FUL Volunteer-In-Parks Coordinator
Job Location:
Vicksburg, MI - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as the Volunteer-In-Parks Coordinator at Vicksburg National Military Park in Vicksburg MS.
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This is a Permanent Competitive Full-time Career-Seasonal appointment.
Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments but do not provide work on a year-round basis.
At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Plans develops implements and evaluates the park-wide volunteer program including the assessment of needs recruitment training placement monitoring safety overall program evaluation and parkwide recognition.
- Serves as the primary contact and liaison for potential and current volunteers and volunteer groups and responsible for developing and maintaining new volunteer partnerships in support of the parks.
- Plans develops and organizes special volunteer project activities/events and coordinates logistical and administrative elements associated with such projects/events. Coordinates large scale volunteer activities such as quarterly parkwide volunteer days.
- Works with park staff to identify and plan new volunteer opportunities and initiatives.
- Responsible for monitoring tracking and reporting on volunteer hours and volunteer program budget.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/07/2026 - unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
To receive credit for experience your resume MUST state either 40 hours a week or Part-Time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience your resume MUST state:
- the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position;
- starting and ending dates of employment (month/year); and
- total hours worked (as indicated above).
- If position was developmental in nature resume must breakdown duties and start/end dates per grade level.
Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level: your resume must show at least one (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-05 in the federal service. Specialized experience equips the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for this position may include:
- Provide day-to-day oversight for a volunteer or youth work program
- Work with outdoor volunteer/youth projects
- Recruit volunteers/youth for park projects
- Work with others to implement special projects for volunteers provide support that contributes to the overall success of volunteer/youth achieving specific goals.
Successful completion at least 1 year of graduate level study (18 hours). Such education must demonstrate the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work.
-OR-
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): Successfully completed a bachelors degree in a directly related field AND meet one of the following:
- Class Standing: rank in the upper 3rd of the graduating class in the college university or major subdivision based on the completed courses -OR-
- Grade-Point Average (GPA): earn a GPA of (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on 4 years of education or based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum -or- (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses completed during the final two years. -OR-
- Membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name school name grades credit hours earned major(s) grade point average or class ranking and date the degree was conferred if applicable. A typed list of courses grades semester/quarter hours GPA etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications U.S. Department of Education. information This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Working Conditions: The work is performed both indoors in office setting and outdoors throughout the year. Local travel may be required to meet volunteer groups or work leaders meet with community groups or attend meetings. The incumbent is required to work outside in all types of weather and terrain conditions. Days and hours of work may vary from a regular scheduled tour of duty to nighttime holiday or weekend tours of duty as youth and volunteer program operations demand. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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.
Career-Seasonal: When operational needs and/or funds are not available the employee will be placed in non-pay status. Placement in non-pay status will not be on a sporadic occasional or unplanned basis. Selectees are guaranteed to work at least 6 months/year but not more than 50 weeks/year. Work schedule to be determined upon appointment. You will work approximately 24 pay periods and be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.
Non-pay status is anticipated to be Feb 01-27.
Physical Demands: The work involves a combination of sedentary office work and field work including walks and hikes engaging in strenuous physical work like exotic plant removal and trail work and standing for long periods of time and carrying reasonable loads. Good physical condition and the ability to adapt are essential. May occasionally engage in stressful situations when dealing with visitor volunteer and or youth program participant complaints.
Ethics: All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Required Experience:
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