Lead Recreation Fee Technician
Homestead, FL - USA
Job Summary
You will serve as a Lead Recreation Fee Technician within the Division of Resource and Protection of the National Park Service.
At the full performance level (GS-06) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the
following:
- Lead three or more full-time employees on a regular and recurring basis in which the highest subordinate grade level is GS-05.
- Distribute and balance the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload and assure that each employee has enough work to keep busy.
- Keep in touch with the status and progress of work and make day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities obtaining assistance from the supervisor on problems that may arise.
- Estimate and report on expected time of completion of work and maintain records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepare production reports as requested.
- Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques and make available written instructions reference materials and supplies.
- Provide on the job training mentoring and coaching to employees volunteers and/or interns in accordance with established procedures and practices.
- Answer questions of other employees on procedures policies directives etc. and obtain needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems that come up.
- Check on work in progress or spot check work not requiring review (e. g. using cash register) and review completed work to see that supervisors instruction on work sequence procedures methods and deadlines have been met.
- Amend or reject work not meeting established guidelines and refer questions or problems not covered by established procedures policies and regulations to the supervisor.
- Monitor working conditions such as seating/standing ventilation lighting safety etc.
- Report to supervisor on performance progress and training needs of employees and on behavior problems.
- Provide information to supervisor as requested concerning promotions reassignment recognition of outstanding performance and personnel needs.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- 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 uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
- You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
Probationary Period:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: 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.
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. 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 - 11/05/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level:
Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: providing resource orientation disseminating information collecting and accounting for fees leading others involved in fee collection and visitor orientation programs and working with technology and software used in revenue and fee management. You must include hours per week worked.
This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program
The Department of the Interior has created a two-year Veteran Hiring Pilot as established by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that aims to expand employment opportunities for Veterans (and eligible transitioning Service Members). This position has been identified as EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot eligible. The pilot supports DOIs conservation and resource management mission by connecting qualified Veterans with career opportunities across the Department. To learn more visit Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. ( 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 DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior.
Candidates 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.
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.
Required Experience:
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