- Position Title
- Park Ranger (P) Climbing
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-DETO-21-10957001-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 30, 2020 to Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
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.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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 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 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications GS-5
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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications GS-7
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.
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.
Law Enforcement Commission
3.
In addition to the requirements in the question 1 above, selectees must possess or be able to obtain a National Park Service, Level I or Level II, Law Enforcement Commission by entrance on duty date, which requires successful completion of an approved Law Enforcement Training Program. Please select the response below that best describes your qualifications in this area. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for these positions. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
First Responder
4.
Applicants must possess or be able to obtain a First Responder Certification or higher by the entrance on duty date. Please select the response below that
describes your qualificaitons in this area If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for these positions.
describes your qualificaitons in this area If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for these positions.
Climbing Skills
5.
Applicants must be proficient at leading climbs at the mimimum technical difficulty level of Grade IV, 5.9, A2 difficulty. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for these positions. To be considered for this position, you must describe in your resume, the name of the climb or climbs that satisfy the above requirements. More than one climb may be listed to satisfy the requirement. Please describe any additional technical rock and/or alpine climbing experience and your most difficult technical rock, alpine ice, or mixed climbs.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Maintain a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
7.
Testify or present evidence in court or at administrative proceedings.
8.
Protect natural or cultural resources from degradation due to visitor use or illegal activities.
9.
Gather evidence at crime and accident scenes to resolve potential violations.
10.
Issue written warnings and/or citations to stop violative behavior and resolve the situation.
11.
Investigate motor vehicle accidents to gather relevant information about the incident and determine cause.
12.
Perform road patrols and traffic enforcement to interact with visitors to determine compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
13.
Perform frontcountry or climbing patrol on foot, by vehicle, or through climbing to interact with visitors to educated, serve and determine compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
14.
"Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain this experience? Failure to support your response may result in your overall rating being lowered"
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Present informational talks, briefings, and/or lectures to various audiences to inform or educate.
16.
"Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain this experience? Failure to support your response may result in your overall rating being lowered"
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Respond verbally to customers' inquiries for information, direction, and/or guidance.
18.
Initiate verbal communication with customers in a variety of settings to inform, educate, and/or guide.
19.
Promote an organization's programs and services to encourage public interest.
20.
Translate scientific, technical, and/or historical climbing management information into understandable concepts for diverse audiences.
21.
Provide direction to, information on, and orientation regarding services or activities of interest to the public.
22.
Educating visitors about the significance and rarity of park resources, resource conservation, and ecologically sound use practices.
23.
Negotiate with individuals or organizations to resolve conflicts, disputes, or grievances.
24.
Educating visitors regarding requirements for hiking, camping or climbing and the reasons for regulations.
25.
Collaborate with others, or work with teams to accomplish assigned activities.
26.
Develop and maintain relationships with individuals and groups from a variety of cultures and diverse viewpoints.
27.
"Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain this experience? Failure to support your response may result in your overall rating being lowered"
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Answer questions from the public to provide information and assistance, and to resolve problems.
29.
Demonstrate understanding, tact, empathy, and concern in handling contentious or stressful situations.
30.
Use a computer for a variety of business purposes such as to generate, send and receive email messages and to look up information on the internet.
31.
Rock climbing in a rural setting.
32.
Experience leading traditional routes at the 5.9 level.
33.
"Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain this experience? Failure to support your response may result in your overall rating being lowered"
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
34.
Climbing in a way that reflects knowledge of minimum impact (e.g. Leave No Trace).
35.
Performing roving contact in a park or other comparable facility or area to provide information, enforce regulations, and offer informal educational services.
36.
Performing work such as basic trail maintenance, campsite cleaning/repairing and sign installation, etc.
37.
Performing work in remote areas with limited supervision.
38.
Responding to all-risk incidents including search and rescue and emergency medical calls.
39.
Providing appropriate medical treatment and documentation within the scope of your training and established protocols.
40.
Utilizing search and rescue carryout equipment.
41.
Participating as a team member in the Incident Command System.
42.
Performing rescue operations in vertical or near vertical settings.
43.
"Where in your supporting documentation (Include title and dates in your response) did you gain this experience? Failure to support your response may result in your overall rating being lowered"
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
44.
Participate as a team member during technical rope rescues.
45.
Instruct others during technical rescue trainings.