Visitor Use Assistant (Fee Collection)
The Visitor Use Assistant (VUA) collects and accounts for fees, completes fee collection shift reports, monthly remittance reports, safeguards funds collected, accountable stock, and performs clerical and administrative work all in accordance with NPS guidelines and park policy. The incumbent serves as a peer support for division staff members, and helps train and lead seasonal staff on campground and fee operations. The VUA serves as a front line representative, greets visitors, and provides general Park information and excellent customer service. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Area/Housing Information Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in the Sonoran desert in Southwestern Arizona. Park headquarters is located 34 miles from Ajo, Arizona and 5 miles from the international boundary with Mexico. Organ Pipe is a winter paradise and a surprisingly lush and green environment. Daytime temperatures range from 110
degrees in the summer to 50-60 degrees in the winter. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Ajo, AZ are located in a remote part of the Sonoran Desert. However, the local towns and communities provide multiple amenities that allow families and individuals to easily adjust to living in the desert. In Ajo (population 3500) you will find:
A medical clinic Multiple churches A vibrant library A county park with playground, swimming pool, ball parks and community center, and an active park and recs department. Several national-chain stores for household goods and electronics K-12 school system Several active community organizations who sponsor events and festivals on a regular basis The major city of Phoenix, AZ is only 1.5 hours away, and offer a greater selection of amenities. Most employees plan trips to Phoenix once or twice a month. More information is available from the Ajo Chamber of Commerce, http:
//www.ajochamber.com/ Park Housing may be available. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
collecting and accounting for fees, greeting visitors, disseminating information, providing directions, or other clerical/office work . You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take 6 months of the specialized experience described above (50% of the experience requirement), and 3 years of college study from an accredited institution as specified above to equal 100% to qualify. You must include transcripts. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
degrees in the summer to 50-60 degrees in the winter. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Ajo, AZ are located in a remote part of the Sonoran Desert. However, the local towns and communities provide multiple amenities that allow families and individuals to easily adjust to living in the desert. In Ajo (population 3500) you will find:
A medical clinic Multiple churches A vibrant library A county park with playground, swimming pool, ball parks and community center, and an active park and recs department. Several national-chain stores for household goods and electronics K-12 school system Several active community organizations who sponsor events and festivals on a regular basis The major city of Phoenix, AZ is only 1.5 hours away, and offer a greater selection of amenities. Most employees plan trips to Phoenix once or twice a month. More information is available from the Ajo Chamber of Commerce, http:
//www.ajochamber.com/ Park Housing may be available. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
Experience:
At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as:
collecting and accounting for fees, greeting visitors, disseminating information, providing directions, or other clerical/office work . You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION:
Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hour or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take 6 months of the specialized experience described above (50% of the experience requirement), and 3 years of college study from an accredited institution as specified above to equal 100% to qualify. You must include transcripts. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as varies.
- Department:
0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant - Salary Range:
$34,916 to $45,393 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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