- Position Title
- Park Ranger (I) - Wilderness
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PWR-1548-SR-24-12189837-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 27, 2023 to Friday, December 1, 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?
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
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.
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 Wilderness Ranger 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.
2.
Selectees must possess or be able to obtain a current certification as an EMT, 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.
Backcountry Experience (Selective Factor)
These positions require regular and recurring work and camping in rugged mountainous backcountry areas above 7,000 feet elevation for extended periods of time. You must be able to hike by foot in the backcountry, at high altitude, 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.
3.
Please choose the response that best describes your backcountry experience.
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.
4.
Advise visitors of enforced regulations and explaining the importance of the regulations for the protection of the area and resources.
5.
Restore campsites or other impacted areas back to their natural state.
6.
Perform wilderness/backcountry patrols making contact with visitors, checking permits, resolving issues, providing education and familiarizing oneself with the area.
7.
Plan all aspects of a multi-day backpack trips including transportation, alternate routes, campsites, and safety considerations.
8.
Document and record resource impacts during and after patrol hikes.
9.
Conduct non-technical rescue and perform search operations in low angle, on trail, and off trail environments.
First Response
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Perform patient assessment, provide patient care, and ensure appropriate patient handling through a working knowledge of diagnostic signs (e.g., pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature, skin color, pupils of the eyes, level of consciousness, ability to move on command, reaction to pain, etc.)
11.
Use instruments for recording vital signs, adjuncts for administering oxygen therapy, suction equipment, splints (including cervical, traction, and full body), and patient transport equipment.
12.
Document patient assessment, care, interventions, and transport through field notes and an electronic patient care record.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Provide information about current resource management projects and/or policies.
14.
Inform visitors of directions, routes of travel, conditions and potential safety hazards.
15.
Conduct informal talks or discussions with visitors to stimulate a sense of appreciation for the wilderness resources and to encourage its protection and preservation.
16.
Respond to customer disagreements with the recreational program or organizational policy.
17.
Educate and interpret Leave No Trace principles and ecologically sound use to visitors.
Leadership
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Conduct search and rescue operations utilizing the Incident Command System.
19.
Mentor fellow team members by providing guidance and feedback.
20.
Assist in arranging logistics for transporting food and gear into and out of wilderness.