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Position Title
Park Ranger (Wilderness)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
PWR-1548-SR-23-11727075-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 to Monday, December 12, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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.
 
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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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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:
  • 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.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
4. As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.

Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.

Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
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A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating. (limit characters)
5. 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. (limit characters)
6. 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.
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Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Park Ranger (Wilderness), GS-0025-05 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you select leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.

THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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2. From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Park Ranger (Wilderness) GS-0025-07 position(s). Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.

THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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Backcountry Experience (Selective Factor) (limit characters)
These positions require regular and recurring work and camping in rugged mountainous backcountry areas for extended periods of time. You must be able to hike by foot in the backcountry for extended periods of time while carrying backpacks, tools and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and be able to camp for several days at a time. Such wilderness travel skills require experience to develop and, given the short duration of the summer season and immediacy of need, such skills cannot be acquired on-the-job in a reasonable amount of time (limit characters)
3. Please choose the response that best describes your backcountry experience. (limit characters)
Emergency Medical Services certification (Selective Factor - GS-07 Only) (limit characters)
You must possess CURRENT Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification to be prepared to provide pre-hospital care for medical emergencies at time of application. GS-07 Park Ranger (Wilderness) positions require a minimum of a First Responder or a Wilderness First Responder certification. Please provide a copy of your current EMS certificate, with expiration date, in your application package. (limit characters)
4. Please select the answer below that best describes your level of EMS certification. (limit characters)
For each task, choose the statement that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Technical Competence (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Staff a visitor contact station and assist others in planning backcountry camping trips.
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6. Issue camping permits to the public using a computerized permit system.
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7. Educate the public about Leave-No-Trace principles to prevent activities that impact natural and cultural resources.
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8. Perform solo or with a crew to complete project work such as trail maintenance, campsite maintenance and repair/restoration of backcountry facilities.
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9. Perform resource protection activities such as backcountry patrols, wildlife management, fire, archaeological site, or other natural and physical resources monitoring.
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Spatial Orientation (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Camp in backcountry or wilderness areas in a way that reflects knowledge of minimum impact (e.g., Leave no Trace) camping.
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11. Navigate in the backcountry using map and compass, or GPS equipment.
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12. Backpack or hike in mountainous or other rough terrain carrying a heavy backpack.
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13. Perform work in remote areas with limited supervision.
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14. Prepare and maintain necessary gear to address emergency needs as well as assigned project work.
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First Response (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
15. Respond to emergency medical incidents and assess patient's condition.
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16. Provide appropriate medical treatment within the scope of your training and established protocols.
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17. Complete medical documentation to describe the patient's condition and the treatment provided.
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18. Respond as a team member to lost person incidents in backcountry areas.
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19. Utilize search and rescue carryout equipment (e.g. stokes litter, wheeled litter, etc.) to evacuate injured people.
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20. Participate as a team member in the Incident Command System during emergency incidents.
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Interpersonal Skills (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
21. Work independently handling public relations or other issues under stressful or controversial situations.
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22. Provided information or suggestions to visitors at a visitor center or customer service desk.
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23. Communicate with a high volume of customers in an orderly manner.
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24. Diffuse potentially hostile or confrontational situations by objectively explaining or clarifying relevant laws, regulations policies, procedures or practices.
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25. Prepare letters, reports, or other documents using word processing software.
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26. Use database or spreadsheet software to enter, track, monitor, and report information.
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Leadership (GS-07 level only) (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
27. Instruct others in the use of a computerized system to issue permits, passes or tickets to the public.
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28. Train new employees to operate backcountry or wilderness-oriented visitor center or information station.
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29. Teach staff to identify safety concerns and hazards related to backcountry travel and mountaineering activities.
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30. Plan, schedule and assign work to staff in an information center.
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31. Provide field instructions for employees and volunteers in backcountry maintenance work (e.g., campsite maintenance, sign monitoring).
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32. Recognize and correct unsafe backcountry work practices to ensure safe working conditions.
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