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Position Title
Park Ranger
Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
Announcement Number
BOR-CGB-24-DE-12287529-MT Opens in new window
Open Period
Saturday, January 27, 2024 to Sunday, January 26, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

To claim CTAP eligibility, please confirm:
  • You are a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? AND
  • 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.
To verify CTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
  • Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
  • Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in The Department of the Interior with CTAP eligibility?
(limit characters)
3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

To claim ICTAP eligibility, please confirm:
  • You are a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? AND
  • 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.
To verify ICTAP eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation with your application to include:
  • Your agency notice, such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice; AND
  • Your most recent annual performance appraisal rating of record; AND
  • Your most recent SF-50, or equivalent personnel action, noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Additional supporting documentation requirements are listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center or review The Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than The Department of the Interior?
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Certificates of Eligible Applicants for this position may be shared with other Federal agencies at their request. This may include other Offices within the Bureau of Reclamation, other Bureaus within the Department of the Interior, and/or other Federal agencies. If your information is shared with another office/bureau/agency, you will be notified. Do you authorize the sharing of your information with other Federal agencies? If you respond "No" to this question, your information will not be shared and you will not be considered for employment by the requesting agency. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Park Ranger position with Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Park Ranger at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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2. Select any of the following that describes your experience in providing information /instructions to the public regarding use of recreation sites.
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3. Select any of the following responses that describe your experience, education or training in explaining rules concerning safety (water, fire, personal) to recreation area visitors.
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4. Select any of the following tasks that you have performed in a recreational setting.
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5. Select the one response that best describes your experience planning and implementing trail rehabilitation and construction projects using hand tools to build and rehabilitate multi-us trails to US Forest Service Trail Construction and Maintenance Standards.
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6. Select the statement that best describe your experience in collecting and remitting use fees, and processing and reconciling cash and credit card transactions.
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7. Choose one answer that describes your experience, education or training in meeting and dealing with a variety of individuals in a tactful and courteous manner.
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8. Select the vehicle(s) you have operated on a regular basis.
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9. Select the statement below that best describes your experience as a project participant in natural resource projects.
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10. Select the software applications(s) in which you are proficient. (Proficient means you understand and utilize a major part of the system's functionality/capabilities.)
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11. Choose one answer that describes your experience, education, or training in providing general first aid services.
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12. Select the response that best describes your experience coordinating with local and state law enforcement and emergency response agencies to ensure visitor safety and protect public resources.
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13. Select any of the following that describes your experience in providing visitor services.
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14. Select the one answer that best describes your experience working in an outdoor recreational program.
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15. Select the following response that best describes your experience in providing emergency services.
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16. Select the answer that best describes your highest level of experience in working in teams or groups to complete specific projects or daily duties.
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17. Select the one response that describes your experience and skills in designing and building trail structures using rocks and logs.
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18. Select the interpretive and informational material(s) you have assisted in creating, editing, or designing.
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19. Select the one response that best describes your experience utilizing the correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and required formats in writing and editing information.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
20. 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 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.
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