- Position Title
- Park Ranger
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R4-23-12114267-AA-IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Thursday, September 28, 2023
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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:
• 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.
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 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.
Please select YES to this eligibility if you meet the criteria below:
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has never held the full performance level of the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has never held the full performance level of the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Land Management Agency and are serving or served under a time-limited competitive service appointment? You may be eligible to compete under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, P.L. 114-47.
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (All SF-50s) and acceptable performance (performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
Current land management agency appointees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees must have initially been hired under competitive procedures for a time-limited appointment; must have served under one or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; must have been separated (with respect to their most recent separation) for reasons other than misconduct or performance, and must apply for a position covered by these provisions within two years of their most recent date of separation.
You must provide documentation showing all required periods of service (All SF-50s) and acceptable performance (performance appraisal ratings or references from supervisors if employed for periods of time too short to require an appraisal.)
4.
Please select YES to this Eligibility if you meet the criteria below:
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility, you MUST submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1)
Are you a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee who currently holds a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher full performance level as the position being announced?
To verify your eligibility, you MUST submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Your latest SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
• Career or Career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications for GS-0025-11
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Park Ranger (Visitor Services Manager) at the GS-11 grade level.
General knowledge of outdoor recreation principles and practices.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Coordinate and implement Visitor Services programs and special events to meet the needs of diverse audiences with differing needs and/or cultural backgrounds by altering methods, techniques, or plans while still connecting participants to the central message, theme, or goal.
3.
Develop and deliver interpretation and educational programs to the public in a group setting including school groups both on and off refuge.
4.
Evaluate outreach and environmental education programs using measurable values to develop and implement program changes.
Ability to review and analyze visitor services programs and make sound recommendations for program improvement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Analyze and review new and existing technology and programs for public outreach opportunities, informational materials, and environmental education.
6.
Conduct reviews of visitor services programs and their integration into a comprehensive natural resource operation and make recommendations for operational improvements.
7.
Analyze outreach and environmental programs for gaps and determine effective measures to develop and implement changes.
Knowledge of the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Wildlife Refuge System history, management methods, policies, procedures, relationships to other agencies, and budgetary processes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures relevant to managing and operating a visitor use center/environmental education program.
9.
Conduct reviews of visitor services programs and their integration into a comprehensive natural resource operation and make recommendations for operational improvements.
10.
Serve as a liaison with community organizations and public interest groups.
Knowledge in consensus building, collaboration, facilitation, and problem solving in dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, support groups, volunteers, and management and with outside organizations to conduct wildlife oriented recreation and education related activities.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Identify, prioritize, and reduce barriers to increase public participation in outdoor recreation activities.
12.
Work in partnership with secondary organizations, such as federal or state agencies, corporations, and/or non-profit partners, to share information and provide public education related to natural and cultural resource management.
13.
Administer the refuge volunteer program, recruits and trains volunteers in activities supporting and protecting natural resources maintaining grounds and facilities, and educating and guiding visitors and guests.
14.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief,?all of?the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.