- Position Title
- Park Ranger
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1630-CHRI-22-11426064-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 2, 2022 to Friday, May 13, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, 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 National Park Service 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 National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, 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 National Park Service 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 National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
2.
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).
3.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service 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 National Park Service 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 National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service 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 National Park Service 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 National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
4.
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?
Preferences
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications for GL-05
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), 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. 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 Age Requirement
2.
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.
Selective Factor - Law Enforcement Commission
3.
In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, selectees must possess or be able to obtain a National Park Service, Level II, Law Enforcement Commission or equivalent by entrance on duty date, which requires successful completion of an approved NPS Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program or graduated from an approved FLETC course, (LMPT, NPRI, USPPI, NRPT, BIA, or UPTP). 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. You MUST submit documentation of how you meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
Condition of Employment - Driver's License
4.
I possess a current valid state driver's license in good standing. Upon tentative selection, you will be required to submit driver's license information.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Recognize potential violations of Federal, State and local laws to resolve problems and enforce laws of Historic Places.
6.
Maintain a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
7.
Protect natural or cultural resources from degradation due to visitor use or illegal activities.
8.
Gather evidence at crime and accident scenes to resolve potential violations.
9.
Issue written warnings and/or citations to stop violative behavior and resolve the situation.
10.
Document evidence gathered at crime and accident scenes to ensure an organized investigation.
11.
Works with other law enforcement personnel in assisting and monitor park resources; perform resource protection activities; enforce regulations and restrictions; educate visitors regarding protection of historic structures and landscapes, and other park resources.
12.
Accompanies other rangers, respond to emergency medical incidents; provide appropriate medical treatment; perform search and rescue operations.
13.
Works with other law enforcement personnel in assisting in providing information on the park, its resources, and specific user requirements. Interact with and provide information and assistance to a diverse public representing a cross-section of the nation and other nationalities to include different
cultures, ages, social, ethnic, and economic groups, etc. Answer questions from the public to provide information and assistance and resolve problems. Educate visitors regarding the rules and limitations on park usage and visitor safety and gain friendly compliance with the regulations.
cultures, ages, social, ethnic, and economic groups, etc. Answer questions from the public to provide information and assistance and resolve problems. Educate visitors regarding the rules and limitations on park usage and visitor safety and gain friendly compliance with the regulations.
14.
Under minimal supervision in receiving broad-based assist in performing law enforcement duties including protection of life and property, apprehension and detention of violators, and enforcement of all laws, rules and regulations.
15.
Search persons to determine possession of contraband or illegal property.
16.
Maintain firearms to ensure their proper functioning during law enforcement duties.
17.
Maintain/Use defensive equipment (e.g., taser, pepper spray, batons) when performing law enforcement duties.
18.
Detain persons suspected of, or known for, perpetration violations.
19.
Perform crowd control in adversarial, contentious, or otherwise sensitive situations.
20.
Intervene in violent confrontations between difficult or distressed individuals to prevent, diffuse, or resolve conflict.
21.
Operate a radio system to communicate with others.
22.
Report orally on the conditions of park resources (e.g., wildlife, air quality, water resources, beach erosion, historical structures, trails, archeological resources, etc.)
23.
Describe orally a violation's impact to the preservation of natural and cultural resources to educate visitors.
24.
Present informal interpretation to educate visitors on the natural, cultural, or historic features of an area.
25.
Answer questions from the public to provide general information and assistance.