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Position Title
Park Ranger
Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
R4-24-12500805-MR-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 to Monday, August 12, 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? (limit characters)
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.
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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.
(limit characters)
4. Are you a U.S. citizen or national?

 
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Exp GS-4 (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
1. Choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. (limit characters)
Ability to collect fees, sell permits, safeguard and balances collected funds. Maintain records on accountable permits and stock items. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Collect, count, and process entrance or use fees
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3. Collect entry fees from visitors at an entrance gate at parks or other sites.
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4. Collects fees, sells permits, and safeguards and balances collected funds.
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5. Use basic math knowledge to collect gate entrance fees, i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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6. Conduct on-site environmental education programs in a specialized setting.
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Communication skills that enable the employee to meet and deal effectively with persons of different social, economic and cultural backgrounds in varied work situations. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
7. Staff information desks in visitor center or contact stations using communication techniques to provide interpretive and orientation information to the public
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8. Effective oral communication with diverse audiences such as peers, partners, and the general public.
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9. Explains regulations to visitors and provides information and advice on approved activities and on the refuge's or natural resource organization cultural, historical, and/or natural resources history and location.
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10. Presents limited interpretive talks and conducts tours of limited complexity that do not require extensive background knowledge.
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11. Assess needs of visiting public through active listening skills and techniques.
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Skill or subject-matter knowledge based on experience, education, or training. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
12. Answers visitors' questions and explains regulations covering common refuge or natural resource organization use situations, such as rules and regulations.
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13. Assists with overseeing the work of volunteers on small work projects.
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14. Assists with coordination of special programs and events.
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15. Prepares information for social media posts that are factual, engages the public and further promotes the Refuge's or natural resource organization purpose.
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16. Create flyers and promotional material for events and activities.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
17. I understand that this position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license for the duration of the appointment. (limit characters)
18. I understand that this position is required to wear the Service Uniform in accordance with Service Uniform Policy 041 FW 4 Requirements to help achieve our mission. (limit characters)
19. I understand that this position requires a CNACI Investigation Required due to working with Youth. (limit characters)
20. I understand that shift work may be required. Emergency overtime may be required. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. (limit characters)
21. 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. (limit characters)