- Position Title
- Park Ranger
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- AKDE-24-12266819-MB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 26, 2024 to Wednesday, February 14, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which I have been or will be separated; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of the Interior; AND
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; AND
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
4.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
1.
My resume contains the beginning and ending dates (month/year to month/year), hours per week, and grade level (if federal service) for each period of work experience/employment. I understand failure to adequately include this information may affect my qualification determination for this announcement.
2.
The official worksite for this position is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. I understand that this position is not considered “remote work” and I will be expected to report to the duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis.
Assessment 1
Minimum qualifications
1.
From the descriptions below, select the ONE response that best describes how you meet the basic requirement for Park Ranger, GS-0025-05
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering 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.
2.
Speak publicly and give presentations in front of children and adults of all ages.
3.
Conduct informal interpretation and roving interpretation in visitor center, in campgrounds, and on trails.
4.
Conduct formal public talks, presentations and demonstrations and use associated technology in visitor center, in campgrounds, and on trails.
5.
Develop interpretive materials, such as brochures, guidebooks, handouts, and exhibits in support of visitor services program.
6.
Use a variety of word processing and desktop publishing software (such as Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign) to create flyers for programs and events.
7.
Use, operate, and troubleshoot a variety of audio-visual and other technological equipment (such as DVD players, laptops, and projector systems) in the performance of interpretive and educational programming.
8.
Assist with the development of public outreach materials such as public service announcements (PSAs), newspaper announcement, and program and event flyers for the promotion of programming.
9.
Conduct various methods of publicizing events and programs utilizing traditional local media (radio, newspaper, etc.) and social media tools (internet, email, etc.) to promote and advertise programs.
10.
Use principles of biology, ecology, fish and wildlife conservation, and natural resource management to create interpretive programs and products.
11.
Convey biological and natural resource subject matter in a user friendly and understandable manner to the public.
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.
12.
Conduct on and off-site environmental education programs for a variety of audiences.
13.
Develop and revise environmental education programs and materials.
14.
Maintain environmental education facilities, equipment, and supplies.
15.
Staff an information desk in a visitor center or contact station, providing regulatory, safety, recreation, and orientation information to the public.
16.
Provide customer service in a busy visitor center environment or similar facility and handle sometimes stressful interactions with public with tact and diplomacy.
17.
Multi-task in a busy, high-performance environment.
18.
Work in partnership with cooperating association (non-governmental & non-profit organizations) to provide educational materials to visiting public.
Physical Strength and Agility - Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Patrol campgrounds via vehicle and foot to provide visitors regulatory, safety, recreation, and orientation information.
20.
Gather campground and other recreation fees from visitors.
21.
Conduct maintenance tasks in campgrounds, on trails, and facilities.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
Do you have experience conducting multi-day patrols in remote areas either on foot or on ATVs?
23.
Are you able to lift 50 pounds repetitively over the duration of multiple days?
Self-Management - Sets well defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Support volunteers in ferrying supplies to them and assisting them with their projects.
25.
Perform housekeeping including, but not limited to picking up trash, cleaning toilets and replacing supplies, shoveling out fire grates in campsites, and minor grounds keeping such as pruning brush and painting small structures.
26.
Performs written communication including but not limited to work orders, field reports, and incident reports and deliver the information to the appropriate staff upon completion of field work.
27.
Maintains records of pamphlet inventories and orders re-supply when needed
28.
Maintains a travel and purchase credit card for official purchases and travel.
Vehicle Operation - Knowledge of procedures for operating motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, OHVs or watercraft.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
29.
Do you have experience operating a pick-up truck on remote routes that are both maintained and unmaintained?
30.
Do you have experience operating off road vehicles (ATV and UTV)?
31.
Do you have experience conducting motorized river patrols as a passenger?
32.
Do you have experience conducting non-motorized river patrols as a part of a team?
33.
I am willing to work long days inside of a visitors' center or like facility
34.
I am willing to work long days, if necessary, which may include working on holidays, weekends, and evenings.
35.
I am willing and able to travel via boat and aircraft.
36.
I am willing to wear a BLM uniform.
37.
I am willing to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
38.
I am willing to undergo all required federal background checks necessary for this position.
39.
Do you possess a current valid state (any state) driver's license?
40.
I understand that additional selections may be made from this vacancy, within the same geographical area, by other bureaus from within the DOI, through shared recruiting activities, and my application may be shown to multiple hiring offices. Additional selections for similar positions across the entire Department of the Interior within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement may be made. By applying, I agree to have my application shared with any interested selecting official(s) within the DOI. There is no option to opt-out as my information will not be shared with other hiring agencies outside of the DOI.
41.
Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below: