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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: West Glacier, MT
Salary: $47,448.00 - $61,678.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Term
Phone: (406)888-7877

JOB SUMMARY:

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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. For more information about the National Park Service, click http://www.nps.gov/index.htm.

 

**Amendment**  This vacancy announcement has been amended to remove verification of Master Bird Bander permit and Breeding Bird Survey route assignment from the required documentation.  These certifications are not required to apply for this position.

This vacancy is being advertised under delegated examining procedures. Area of consideration is all US citizens.

This is a TERM position, seasonal (subject-to-furlough), with initial appointment made for 13 months. The appointment may be extended (generally in 1-year increments) for up to a maximum of 4 total years, funding dependent. A subject-to-furlough position means an employee will be in a work/pay status a guaranteed minimum of 13-pay periods (6 months) per service year. Time in work/pay status will not exceed 24-pay periods per service year. It is expected that the incumbent of this position will be in pay status approximately 22 pay periods per service year. Work schedule will be fulltime while in pay status. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

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AREA INFORMATION:

Duty location is West Glacier, MT. West Glacier has seasonal food and gas services. Columbia Falls (17 miles) has most amenities; however, all services are available in Kalispell (32 miles) or Whitefish (28 miles). Glacier National Park and its surrounding area provide a variety of recreational activities both in the summer (hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, boating, etc.) and in winter (cross country and downhill skiing, hunting, ice fishing, etc.). The majestic mountain vistas, cool lakes and streams, the variety of wildflowers, and wildlife sightings are special attractions to the area. Winters in West Glacier are characterized by frequent snow, cold, and extended periods of overcast weather. Grade school through sixth grade is available in West Glacier. Junior high and high school students are bused to Columbia Falls.
 
Government housing is not available.
 
Information on Glacier National Park is available at www.nps.gov/glac.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• Yes
• Travel and some relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be paid by the National Park Service for current permanent and term Federal employees. However, the government will not provide the services of a third party contractor for the guaranteed home sale program (FAM 2008-017).

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• U.S. citizenship required and must be at least 18 years of age.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Position requires the wearing of the National Park Service uniform
• Pre-appointment arduous duty physical is required