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Eligibilities
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Position Requirement - This is a covered secondary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). This is a primary position covered by enhanced retirement provisions which stipulate mandatory retirement at age 57 after 20 years of service. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, and must not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to this position. Two exceptions are allowed: An applicant has prior Federal service in a primary covered position sufficient to complete 20 years of service on or before the mandatory retirement age of 57; An applicant is a qualified veterans' preference eligible, in which case the MEA is waived and their corresponding retirement age may be higher than 57 after completing 20 years of service.
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This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
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Enter the number of months of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller.
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Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
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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.
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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:
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.
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.
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Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
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Preferences
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Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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INSTRUCTIONS: This position has a optional preference that applicants must possess conversational fluency in the Spanish language. (IMPORTANT: If you select this response, your resume must describe the language you speak and your level of fluency).
Do you currently possess conversational fluency in the Spanish language (in addition to English) that allows you to communicate information verbally to visitors on the spot?
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The duties of this position involve operation of vehicles that require the operator to possess a valid state driver's license.
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Certified Emergency Medical Technician by the National Registry OR by a State EMS organization.
Important Notes:
Some parks require Park Ranger (Protection) to be certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).
To be referred for the EMT designation, you must meet the following Selective Placement Factors in addition to the Park Ranger (Protection) qualification standards.
All applications will be reviewed for Park Ranger (Protection) without EMT certifications, however, EMT are additional specialties that applicants can be considered for Emergency Medical Technician designation.
Applicants must be certified by the National Registry OR by a State EMS organization in order to be referred for the EMT designation. You MUST indicate in your resume the expiration date of your certificate.
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Assessment 1
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BASIC EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION SECTION: THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT ALL RESPONSES. IF NOT, YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED AND/OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements for Park Ranger (Protection) GL-0025-05
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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 0025-05 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.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements for Park Ranger (Protection) GL-0025-07
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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 0025-07 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.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements for Park Ranger (Protection) GL-0025-09
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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.
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COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE SECTION: THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT ALL RESPONSES. IF NOT, YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED AND/OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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Criminal Law: Knowledge of state and Federal criminal laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to admissibility of evidence and prosecution.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Enforce resource protection laws and regulations to ensure resources are protected and violations are minimized.
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Gain and maintain in a working knowledge of the relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
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Gather evidence at crime and accident scenes to resolve potential violations.
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Perform road patrols and traffic enforcement to interact with visitors to determine compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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Provide specific or complex information in various settings.
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Knowledge if the 4th Amendment.
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Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of intelligence operations; public safety and security operations; occupational health and safety; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, and property.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Search persons to determine possession of contraband or illegal property.
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Use and maintain defensive equipment (e.g., Taser, pepper spray, batons) ensuring proper functioning while performing law enforcement duties.
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Intervene in violent confrontations between difficult or distressed individuals to prevent, diffuse, or resolve the conflict.
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Interrogate suspects to obtain information about an event or incident.
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Communicate over the radio and conduct traffic stops in a fluent manner.
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Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectivity dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Resolve conflicts or disputes of a non-violent nature to protect public safety and security.
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Interview witnesses to obtain information about an event or incident.
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Communicate with injured or sick persons to provide appropriate emergency medical care.
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Educate, interpret, and inform visitors about the significance and rarity of park resources, resource conservation, and law and policy while providing for a safe park visitation experience.
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Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Complete forms, documents, or routine reports (e.g., search and rescue reports, wildland fire reports, daily patrol logs, etc.).
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Issue written warnings and/or citations to stop violative behavior and resolve the situation.
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Use computer and related software to perform law enforcement related tasks (e.g., email, internet search, word processing to document findings, required online training, etc).
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Document evidence gathered at crime and accident scenes to ensure an organized investigation.
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Write case incident reports to describe or document violation of law, events, or resource conditions.
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First Response: Knowledge of emergency management methods, such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Evaluate medical, search and rescue, and law enforcement situations to determine the appropriate response.
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Provide emergency medical care at appropriate level in front and backcountry settings involving extended evacuation times.
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Ensure specialized equipment needed to perform emergency functions is in working order and meets local, State, and Federal standards.
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Utilize the Incident Command System (ICS).
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Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Public trust: Abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and policies and commit no act that violates these while on or off duty.
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Conduct investigations and law enforcement functions impartially and thoroughly, and report the results thereof fully, objectively, and with accuracy.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Location Certification - I certify that the locations I've selected for this job opportunity are the correct locations, and that I am able and willing to perform work at any of the locations I have selected.
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