- Position Title
- Park Ranger (PSAR)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1630-GRSM-23-12127595-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Friday, September 22, 2023
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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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications
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- PSAR 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.
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.
2.
Selectees must possess or be able to obtain a current certification as an Advanced EMT (AEMT) or Paramedic through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians or the equivalent through a State Emergency Medical Service Organization with the ability to obtain a National Registry Certification. YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION FOR AN APPROPRIATE COURSE.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Provide emergency medical response at the AEMT level or higher.
4.
Provide emergency medical response at the Paramedic level or higher.
5.
Participate in technical rope rescue.
6.
Lead EMS and SAR trainings for staff.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Educate and inform visitors about the significance of park resources, resource conservation, and ecologically sound park use practices.
8.
Answer questions from the public to provide information and assistance, and to resolve problems.
9.
Educate visitors regarding the rules and limitations on park use and visitor safety.
10.
Provide general, specific or complex information orally to inform others about park policies irregulations, controversial or politically sensitive topics, etc.
11.
Operate a radio system to communicate with others.
Stress Tolerance
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Maintains composure during stressful incidents.
13.
Leads teammates to come to a decision for the best care plan for patients.
14.
Participate in search and rescue efforts, may include technical or swiftwater rescue.
15.
Participate in EMS operations.
16.
Educate the public regarding preventative search and rescue messaging.
17.
Prepare technical reports, documentation, or forms pertaining to search and rescue and EMS.
Self Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Operates independently during daily patrols and emergency incidents.
19.
Makes decisions with minimal supervisory involvement in emergency incidents.
20.
Makes independent decisions about how to message for PSAR every shift.
Assessment 2
1.
The ability to raise loads with a rope is increased when the rope is used in conjunction with a pulley or pulleys. Which one of the following rope and pulley systems offers the greatest mechanical advantage?
2.
Which director's order (DO) works in conjunction with Reference Manual (RM-51) and the National Park Service Emergency Medical Services Field Manual to establish and define the standards and procedures for the NPS EMS program?
3.
The laws governing the management of the National Park Service reside in:
4.
NPS policy outlines that employees have 1-5 "critical" elements in their appraisal plans. Through these elements, employees are held accountable as individuals for work assignments and responsibilities. The formal name of this appraisal is abbreviated as "EPAP", which stands for:
5.
You're on scene with an adult male patient who is complaining of substernal chest pain. He is light headed and nauseated. He is also complaining of mild shortness-of-breath. He has a history of previous myocardial infarction 10 years ago. He has no known allergies and does not take any medications. An appropriate first line treatment for this patient is:
6.
You're on scene with an adult male patient who is in respiratory distress secondary to a bee sting. He has a known allergy to bee stings that has resulted in anaphylaxis in the past. You decide to administer Epinephrine via intramuscular injection. The appropriate dose for this patient is:
7.
You're on scene with an adult female with a broken lower leg. Her reported pain level is 8/10. After a full patient assessment, you make the decision to administer 0.3 mg/kg Ketamine via IV for pain. The patients' weight is 200 pounds. Your vial of Ketamine is 100mg/ml concentration. What is the appropriate dose (at 0.3 mg/kg) in mg for this patient?