Remote Audio Visual Government Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This position is advertised at the GS-5 and GS-6 grade level with promotion potential to the GS-7. This position will be on the Dixie National Forest with a duty location of Panguitch, Utah.
Oversees forest product permit sales, and front desk operations which include the sale of passes and permits, oversight and collection of monies from visitors.
For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Chris Wehrli at the following email christopher.wehrli@usda.gov.
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Duties
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• Duties described are at the target grade, GS-07.
• Supervises 20% or less of assigned duties.
• Provides visitors with accurate and complete information that pertains to recreational opportunities, educational information, local area information, guides and pamphlets.
• Troubleshoots and resolves any problems associated with front desk operations, personnel, equipment, or sales.
• Organizes, inventories and maintains program equipment and supplies.
• Provides input to the budget planning process by assisting with the overall estimation of materials, personnel, and supplies needed for work accomplishment.
• Explains safety requirements and regulations to the public of the proper use of the national forest.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may 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. 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.

Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GS-5 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 grade level; OR a bachelor's degree or 4 years of successfully completed education above high school; OR combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of the first 60 semester hours) and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. Specialized Experience is defined as one or more of the following:

• Responding to visitor inquiries, and accounting for collected monies using computer programs and records;
• Planning and presenting interpretive talks and programs for visitors, local schools, and other groups;
• Performing clerical duties, including mail and package delivery, assisting with scheduling for conference rooms, and operating audio/visual equipment.

For the GS-6 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level. Specialized Experience is defined as two or more of the following:

• Ensure that the information desk at a reception area or visitor center is covered at all times;
• Provide guidance to the public on rules and regulations regarding on-unit activities and attempts to gain public cooperation in protecting resources from damage and pollution;
• Perform regular daily activities for the reception area or visitor center, including but not limited to, answering phones, greeting visitors, daily opening and closing of the facility, and raising/lowering the flag;
• Arranged informational interpretive displays in the reception area or visitor center.

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.
Education
See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.
Additional information
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligible must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered.
If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed.
Salary wage as shown is for Rest of the U.S. Final salary will be determined at the time of selection dependent on the duty location for more information, refer to the Office of Personnel Management, Salary and Wages web page.
The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the OPM Website.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Forest Service daycare facilities may be available.
Government Housing may be available.
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
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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.
Benefits
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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.