- Position Title
- Supervisory Park Ranger (P)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-24-12196627-ME Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 17, 2023 to Friday, December 8, 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:
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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.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, 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 National Park Service 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 National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, 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 National Park Service 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 National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
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).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service 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 National Park Service 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 National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service 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 National Park Service 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 National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Preferences
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.
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.
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic requirements for a Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) GS-0025-12 position. Read all 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 qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. YOUR 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 TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Secondary/Administrative Position (Selective Factor)
2.
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.
Type 1 Law Enforcement Commission (Selective Factor)
3.
In addition to the requirements in the questions above, selectees must possess a FLERT issued Land Management Police Training (LMPT), full Level I Law Enforcement Commission or equivalent at time of application, which requires successful completion of an approved Law Enforcement Training Program. Please select the one 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 these positions. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
4.
This position requires a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification.
For the section below, please select one answer that best indicates the skill level you possess for each task listed. It is important your application clearly show how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim. If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Consult with Natural and Cultural Resource managers, applicable Maintenance staff, and the US Attorney Office in developing and maintaining district-level protection strategies for unimpaired park resources.
6.
Investigate criminal and other incidents through witness/victim interviews and evidence gathering and perform analysis to present cases for prosecution to the Assistant United States Attorney.
7.
Direct and ensure quality assurance for a law enforcement program, with distinct front country and back country components, involving resource protection, public safety, and crimes against persons and property.
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Develop employee performance appraisal plans and individual development plans for subordinate staff in compliance with human resource management policy to effectively evaluate subordinate work.
9.
Support health, safety, wellness, and diversity goals of an organization, considering these priorities when providing supervision, developing staffing plans, recruiting, hiring, and training staff members.
10.
Protect the workplace through implementation of anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, and reasonable accommodation procedures.
11.
Conduct reviews of incidents/accidents involving subordinates by gathering facts, interviewing involved parties, and conducting root cause analysis in order to seek continuous improvement to emergency services operations.
12.
Supervise staff conducting law enforcement operations to detect, investigate, apprehend, and prosecute violators under the provisions of applicable laws, rules, and regulations to ensure the protection and safe use of federal lands.
13.
Plan, assign, and schedule work of subordinate staff to maximize resource effectiveness during peak periods of visitation.
14.
Serve as Type 3 Incident Commander or Operations Section Chief for emergency response operations.
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Facilitate, teach, or provide training and continuing education in order to help providers maintain proficiency and continuing education requirements for various certifications.
16.
Manage difficult rescue operations in terrain such as mountains, rivers, lakes, or other remote natural resources that present unique logistical challenges and require special expertise of participants.
17.
Maintain working relationships with local/state/and or federal agencies and other external groups such as fire, law enforcement, search and rescue in order collaborate on shared issues such as permitees and concessionaires and ensure the organization has contingency resources during emergencies.
18.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the organizations' other departments such as facility management, resource management, interpretation and partner to further accomplish organizational goals.
19.
Work with other law enforcement officials within and outside the organization in performing detection, investigation, apprehension, prosecution, and related law enforcement activities in connection with the legal authority of those jurisdictions.
20.
Develop law enforcement agreements with other state, local, Federal, or private agencies to protect natural and cultural resources or to obtain services related to law enforcement.
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Direct and manage a diverse protection program. For example, the program may include the majority of the following: law enforcement, criminal investigations, Safety and Occupational Health, emergency medical response, search and rescue, resource monitoring and protection activities, structural fire, wildland fire, and visitor services (such as permits, fee collection, campground operations, and/or similar visitor services) to better protect park resources and their visitors.
22.
Develop and/or improve written plans, protocols, or policies for emergency medical services, search and rescue, or other similar plans which support visitor safety.
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Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team to support project development, planning and implementation.
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Perform reviews and audits by reviewing reports to monitor success in following protocols, implementing corrective action when needed.
25.
Formulate and adhere to an annual operational budget involving personnel/training/material equipment needs, and work projects.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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 an 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 my not being considered for this position.