- Position Title
- Park Ranger (P) (Career Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-FOMC-20-10797830-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 21, 2020 to Saturday, May 2, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Park Ranger (Protection), GS-0025-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Park Ranger (Protection), GS-0025-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Park Ranger (Protection), GL-0025-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
4.
Minimum Age Requirement -This position has a mandatory requirement that applicants for this position must be at least 21 years of age. Please select one response that best describes how you meet this requirement.
5.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes whether you are in compliance with the maximum entry on duty age for this Park Ranger (Protection), GL-0025-09 - Primary Law Enforcement position.
6.
Law Enforcement Commission This Park Ranger (Protection) position requires that an applicant must either possess a current NPS Type I Law Enforcement Commission or have completed an approved Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) training program as a prerequisite to obtaining a NPS Type I Law Enforcement Commission prior to their entry-on-duty or currently possess a NPS Type II [Seasonal] Law Enforcement Commission. You will be rated ineligible for this position if you do not meet this selective factor. Select the one response below that best describes whether you possess or can obtain a NPS Type I or Type II Law Enforcement Commission.
7.
In the space below or in your resume or cover letter, you must identify either the NPS Type I Law Enforcement Commission that you currently hold (including the LE Commission number and expiration date), the NPS Type II [Seasonal] Law Enforcement Commission that you currently hold (including the LE Commission number and expiration date), identify the Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program SLETP ) that you have successfully completed (including the specific Program and date complete, or identify the Approved Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) training program that you have completed (including the specific Program and graduation date) to support the response choice that you selected.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Recognize potential violations of Federal, State and local laws to resolve problems and enforce laws.
9.
Protect natural or cultural resources from degradation due to visitor use or illegal activities.
10.
Read and understand technical materials (e.g.,36 CFR, 16 USC, 18 USC, assimilated state codes, Standard Operating Procedures, superintendent's compendium, emergency operation plans, etc).
11.
Issue written warnings and/or citations to stop violative behavior and resolve the situation.
12.
Provide specific or complex information orally to inform others about park policies or regulations, controversial or politically sensitive topics, etc.
13.
Provide general information orally to inform visitors about park resources and regulations.
14.
Report orally on the conditions of park resources (e.g., wildlife, air quality, water resources, beach erosion, historical structures, trails, archeological resources, etc.) to ensure any necessary action is initiated.
15.
Describe orally a violation's impact to the preservation of natural and cultural resources to educate visitors.
16.
Explain rationale behind laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to facilitate compliance.
17.
Verify facts to determine events, causes, and those involved in a situation.
18.
Enforce resource protection laws and regulations to ensure resources are protected and violative actions are minimized.
19.
Resolve conflicts or disputes of a non-violent nature to protect public safety and security.
20.
Document evidence gathered at crime and accident scenes to ensure an organized investigation.
21.
Use computer and related software to perform law enforcement related tasks (e.g., email,
22.
Write case incident reports to describe or document violation of law, events, or resource conditions.
23.
Complete forms, documents, or routine reports (e.g., search and rescue reports, wildland fire reports, daily patrol logs, etc).
24.
Navigate jet boats or unpowered vessels in hazardous, remote conditions, or on waters with fluctuating levels and hidden obstacles.
25.
Follow up on requests or complaints from the public to facilitate appropriate use of the park and its resources.
26.
Administer care to injured or sick people during emergency medical situations.
27.
Perform hasty/extended searches to quickly locate missing persons.
28.
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.