- Position Title
- Park Ranger (Interpretation)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1630-JAZZ-24-12368509-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 5, 2024 to Friday, April 19, 2024
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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.
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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.
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
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
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.
Assessment 1
Minimum Experience Requirements (Screen Out)
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Park Ranger work at the GS-05 level or equivalent. 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.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Park Ranger work at the GS-07 level or equivalent. 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.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Park Ranger work at the GS-09 level or equivalent. 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.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). 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. A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task. B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee. E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Engage the public through presenting formal structured programs and informal contacts and conversations using pre-established informational talks, following a prescribed outline, to various audiences to inform or educate.
5.
Support Opportunities for audiences to understand significance and relevance through connections to the resources and their context.
6.
Orally provide information to the public about the cultural, historical, and/or natural resources of interest to the park, area, facility, etc.
7.
Serve as a front-line representative of an organization to greet customers and answer questions.
8.
Use informal and formal contacts with the public to learn about different audiences and their respective knowledge and interest in the park and related themes and topics.
9.
Explain the significance of an area's natural, cultural, historical, or other resources (for example, provided interesting and informative facts and background about a topic of feature).
10.
Utilizing a variety of appropriate interpretive techniques (such as metaphors, storytelling, analogies) to deliver information to diverse audiences.
11.
Utilizing interpretive principles that focus on audience-centered engagement (essential questions, dialogic questions, and other appropriate audience-centered techniques) that provide opportunities for the audience to contribute to resource meanings.
12.
Researching scientific, technical, and/or historical sources to develop information and educational programs.
13.
Conducting basic research of topics for the purpose of providing interpretive programs.
14.
Conducting independent research of topics for the purpose of providing interpretive programs.
15.
Direct customers with problems, questions, or complaints to the appropriate person.
16.
Assessing customer needs to provide appropriate level of information or assistance.
17.
Work collaboratively in a team environment.
18.
Support an inclusive and collaborative environment.
19.
Operate standard office equipment other than computers (such as telephone, photocopier, laminator, cameras, smart technology) to accomplish work.
20.
Assist in making interpretive products (such as preparing labels or signs) for natural, historical, or cultural programs, publications, or exhibits.
21.
Respond to mail, email, and telephone information requests.
22.
Performing opening and closing procedures for an information center or place of business according to established procedures.
23.
Provide direction, information, and orientation about services or activities of interest to the public.
24.
Provide current, accurate information to visitors concerning the surrounding areas of interest, such as the area's recreational opportunities and available interpretive services, activities, or presentation.
25.
Work in a visitor center or information kiosk in a park, historical site, outdoor education center, or comparable informational visitor-oriented operation.
26.
Respond verbally to customers' inquiries for information, direction, and/or guidance.
27.
Suggest brochures, books, or informational materials in response to visitor interest in a particular resource or feature. Assist the public in planning visits to and recommending activities in the area.
28.
Keep informational bulletin boards up-to-date and in well-kept attractive state. Stock an informational desk and displays with brochures, etc. for visitor handouts and keep information desk orderly.
29.
Knowledge of jazz musical arts such as vocal or instrumental music.
30.
performs educational, recreational, cultural, or other programs in music.
31.
performs musical productions, concerts, or recitals.
QTMATE Section - Park Ranger (I) GS-0025-5/7
32.
What does "ACE" mean in the field of Interpretation & Education?
33.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Interpretive Theme?
34.
Which of the following type(s) of demonstrations might a visitor encounter while visiting an NPS-administered battlefield?
35.
Which statement best describes a Pop-Up Experience?
36.
Which of the following is the best example of a Personal Service?
37.
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 CFR 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.