- Position Title
- Park Ranger (Visitor Services Specialist)
- Agency
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Announcement Number
- R3-24-12234894-MR-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023 to Monday, December 11, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
If yes, confirm:
• 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.
3.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
4.
Are you a U.S. citizen or national?
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the minimum qualification standards for the Park Ranger (Visitor Services Technician) GS-5 position. (Resume must reflect response.)
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of visitor services management in order to develop and present interpretive, environmental education, and wildlife-oriented recreation activities.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develops and presents a variety of interpretive programs including orientation talks, conducted walks, and demonstrations to a variety of groups.
3.
Prepares and conducts on- and off-site environmental education programs for a variety of audiences.
4.
Assists in conducting teacher training and orientation programs.
5.
Assists with the management of wildlife-dependent recreation opportunities such as hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, wildlife photography, environmental education and/or interpretation as described in the Refuge Improvement Act of 1997.
Communication skills to include the use of computer software programs to create interpretive materials.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Initiates or assists with development or revision of environmental education materials, such as brochures, guidebooks, handouts, and exhibits.
7.
Assists with training and oversight of volunteers.
8.
Drafts a variety of written materials including news releases, articles, correspondence, and event flyers.
Knowledge of public outreach and communications tools and techniques to identify audiences and messages.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Operates a variety of audiovisual and other equipment used in connection with interpretive programs.
10.
Staffs information desk in visitor center or contact stations, provides interpretive and orientation information to the public, and serves as a roving interpreter on trails and in visitor use areas.
11.
Provides orientation, interpretive, and regulatory information that relates to site specific regulations, hunting and fishing programs, and other visitor activities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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 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 me not being considered for this position.