Seasonal Outdoor Recreation Planner

Summary This position is located at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and is part of the Planning & Compliance Division. These positions may be filled for a six-month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-July 2026. Duties The Seasonal Outdoor Recreation Planner (GS-0023-09) serves as a key member of multidisciplinary planning teams within the National Park Service. The role focuses on supporting park planning and compliance efforts by conducting research, analyzing data, preparing planning documents, and coordinating with stakeholders. The planner contributes to the development and evaluation of recreation and resource management strategies, ensuring alignment with environmental regulations and public engagement processes. Major Duties: Conducts Research and Analysis - Gathers and interprets data on land use, demographics, recreation trends, and natural and cultural resources to support park planning and compliance. Prepares Planning and Environmental Documents - Assists in drafting components of NEPA documents (e.g., environmental assessments), foundation statements, and other planning materials. Supports Project Management Activities - s develop project objectives, timelines, and budgets; tracks workflows and contributes to project agreements or charters. Engages with Stakeholders and the Public - Attends public meetings and hearings, coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies, and prepares public-facing materials such as newsletters and press releases. Applies Environmental and Regulatory Guidelines - Utilizes knowledge of laws such as NEPA, the Historic Preservation Act, and the Endangered Species Act to ensure compliance in planning efforts. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Government housing may be available. You may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Occasional overnight travel may be required, typically up to two nights per month away from home. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid state-issued driver's license. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/12/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. Basic Qualifications (Screen-Out): Successfully completed undergraduate and graduate education with a major in outdoor recreation planning or a related field such as sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, economics, biological science, park administration, earth science, natural resource management and conservation, civil engineering, urban planning, or recreation. Please note: Applicants who qualify on the basis of graduate work in related disciplines must have one or more courses in outdoor recreation. You are required to provide a copy of your transcripts. -OR- Specialized experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and coordinate the use of land, water, and related resources for recreation and conservation purposes. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Ability to work with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns. Analysis and evaluation of outdoor recreation interests, habits, and needs of diverse groups, and the means for meeting those needs. Evaluation of land or water areas for their recreation and related potential use, such as wildlife reserves. Minimum Qualifications (Screen-Out): Possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal Service. This experience has equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Performed analysis and evaluation of outdoor recreation interests, habits, and needs, and the means for meeting those needs. Evaluated land or water areas for recreation and related potential use, such as a wildlife reserve. Prepared or reviewed plans and programs for natural resource utilization and recreation area development. Provided recreation opportunities while preserving, restoring, and enhancing the quality of the outdoor environment. -OR- Possess the following education in lieu of specialized experience: A master's or equivalent graduate degree, -OR- Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, -OR- An LL.B. or J.D., if related. Please Note: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines as representing one year of full-time study. If this information is not available, 18 semester hours will be considered satisfying the one-year requirement. You are required to provide a copy of your 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. ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior­ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Education To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Click here for the OPM Salaries and Wages to calculate locality pay. This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at any time without notification. The locations listed on the announcement anticipate filling vacancies. However, not all grade levels may be filled at all locations. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified if there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied. Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS). If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Physical Demands: Most work is sedentary, but incumbent is expected to travel when necessary and work in outdoor settings, which require hiking and enduring various, occasionally extreme, environmental conditions. Situations may arise with considerable time constraints and long hours. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment, meeting room, or similar setting. Travel may be frequent and involves the normal risks and discomforts of automobile, bus, rail, or air transportation travel. During periods of fieldwork the employee may be exposed to a variety of climates, altitudes, and other environmental factors. The National Park Service has determined that most temporary positions are suitable for telework only on a situational basis or during an emergency or natural disaster. 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 A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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