- Position Title
- Supervisory Park Ranger (P)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NE-1612-DEWA-23-12128791-IN Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023 to Monday, October 2, 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:
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.
- 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.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, 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 Department of the Interior 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 Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, 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 Department of the Interior 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 Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
4.
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).
5.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior 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 Department of the Interior 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 Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior 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 Department of the Interior 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 Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Performance
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
1.
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). Applicants for this position must possess experience gained by substantial service in a primary law enforcement position. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet this requirement.
2.
Please select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the qualification requirements for this Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection), GS-0025-13 position. Read all the 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 qualification requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your experience must be reflected in your resume.
3.
In addition to the qualifications in the questions above, selectees must possess or be able to obtain a National Park Service, Level I Law Enforcement Commission by the closing date of this announcement, which requires successful completion of an approved Law Enforcement Training Program. 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 this position. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
4.
Applicants for this position must be at least 21 years of age, AND not have reached their 37th birthday upon appointment to this position unless there is sufficient prior Federal service in a covered position to permit retirement on or before the mandatory retirement age for this type of position. An exception is allowed if you are a qualified veteran preference eligible. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet this requirement.
Technical Competence - Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements,
regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise (for example, engineering, physical science, law, or accounting); maintains credibility with others on technical matters.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Direct multi-functional programs including visitor and resource protection, law enforcement, emergency medical services, search and rescue, high angle rescue, dive, dispatch, and physical security.
6.
Conduct and oversee criminal investigations into Federal/State statutes including case reporting and courtroom testimony.
7.
Provide technical guidance, interpretation of policies and regulations, and advice to law enforcement rangers on criminal investigations, procedures, and operations.
8.
Experience in coordinating interagency law enforcement situations, projects, and/or dignitary visits.
9.
Conduct formal presentations to senior leaders on law enforcement, physical security or emergency response.
10.
Administer and oversee the park's concessions management, commercial use authorizations, and special use permit program.
Organizational Awareness - Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Model high standards of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and respect by applying these values to daily behaviors.
12.
Establish and maintain effective teamwork; inspire, motivate, and guide others toward goal accomplishment; coach and challenge subordinates.
13.
Lead an effective visitor and resource protection program while addressing complex and controversial resource issues in a positive manner that encourages team cohesion.
14.
Empower subordinate staff to make decisions and then supporting those operational choices.
15.
Develop and implement written policy for law enforcement, resource protection or physical security.
16.
Prepare written technical documents such as project proposals, complex narrative reports, and Statements of Work.
17.
Anticipate problems and resistance associated with the implementation of new strategies, agreements, policies and procedures and address or minimize those concerns.
Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Prepare recommendations and documents for the planning, programming, and audit of a large law enforcement budget (millions of dollars annually).
19.
Successfully address contracting and financial issues arising in the fields of law enforcement, resource protection, and/or physical security.
20.
Demonstrate expertise in administering DOI and/or NPS property management rules including firearms-specific rules.
21.
Develop, implement, and evaluate a multi-year program and budgetary plans involving manpower needs, material, and equipment needs.
22.
Administer the budget for a law enforcement program.
Manages Human Resources - Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; evaluates work
performance and provides feedback to others on their performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Coordinate, summarize, and work with others in development of managerial objectives, and report to senior leadership.
24.
Develop annual work plans and longer-range program/service improvement plans and implement through subordinates.
25.
Direct the development and review the status of performance standards, uniform standards, and standard operating procedures through subordinate supervisors.
26.
Serve in a leadership role in a Type 1 or Type 2 Incident and/or National Special Security Event.
27.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors for compliance with annual performance standards.
28.
Supervise in a unionized environment.
Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and
politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
29.
Provide guidance and support to subordinate employees and new supervisors including training, mentoring, counseling, and information on disciplinary actions.
30.
Represent the organization at public meetings, inter-governmental briefings, or other external events.
31.
Develop and maintain inter-agency or cooperative agreements.
32.
Promote an organizational culture that values employee well-being, respectful exchange of ideas, and continuous learning.
33.
Serves as a member of a management team that uses collaborative decision-making to solve complex issues and achieve common goals.
Partnering - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups
effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues,
and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
34.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, including negotiation and conflict resolution, with park staff, park stakeholders, including tribal nations, community groups, cooperators, other governmental and law enforcement organizations, and gateway communities.
35.
Represent an organization, such as a park or recreational area, at community meetings and while working with cooperating associations, partners, concessioners, other federal offices, state offices, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, private organizations, and professional associations.
36.
Develop and maintain general agreements, interagency cooperative agreements, other types of agreements for park visitor safety and resource protection.
37.
Develops, fosters, networks, and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
38.
Communicates with higher level officials, I.E. Chiefs/Deputy Chiefs of Federal/State & Local agencies as well as attorneys, prosecutors, judges, special interest groups, park neighbors, and the news media.