- Position Title
- Park Ranger (Aquatic Nuisance Species)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-IMAO-24-12170216-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 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.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the temporary Park Ranger (Aquatic Nuisance Species) position. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or that are left blank will not receive credit. This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, for disbarment from federal employment or for dismissal after you begin work. Falsifying a federal job application, attempting to violate the privacy of others, or attempting to compromise the operation of this system may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
1.
From the responses below, select the one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for a Park Ranger (ANS), GS-0025-05. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Inspect boats for aquatic nuisance species (ANS) to prevent contaminations of lakes/rivers.
3.
Decontaminate boats of all types and sizes with varying internal operating systems and water intake functions to prevent ANS contamination of lakes/rivers.
4.
Use a closed loop decontamination system involving high temperature-controlled burners and filtration systems to decontaminate boats.
5.
Advise visitors concerning aquatic nuisance species, safety, resource protection, and proper and authorized use of facilities.
6.
Educate and inform visitors about the significance of the natural resources, about the laws, rules, and regulations relating to the protection of resources from aquatic nuisance species, and about operations and safe use of the resources.
7.
Provide visitors with information concerning points of interest, travel routes, historical and natural features, and park activities.
8.
Inspect facilities and checks for compliance with rules and regulations pertaining to aquatic nuisance species and brings problems or violations to the attention of visitors.
9.
Conduct routine equipment checks of ANS decontamination system to ensure proper and safe functioning of system.
10.
Staff launch ramps for lake, backcountry or wilderness use and educate visitors regarding the requirements for backcountry hiking and camping, waste disposal, boater safety and graffiti regulations, and the reasons for the regulations.