- Position Title
- Park Ranger
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1540-YELL-25-12570128-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 1, 2024 to Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
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.
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.
4.
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:
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets or does not meet the Basic Requirement for a Park Ranger, GS-0025-07. For the question below, your resume must support the required education or combination of education and experience.
2.
In addition to meeting the qualification standards for the GS-07 grade level, all applicants must have demonstrated experience in managing the responsibility and safety of minors involved with leading and/or directing residential outdoor youth programs. Please select the response below that best describes your qualifications in this area. If you do not meet this selective factor, you will be rated not qualified. Your resume must support how you meet this requirement.
Planning and Evaluating
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Direct, manage, or coordinate residential outdoor youth programs including education programs, summer camp programs, or resource-based work programs.
4.
Safely lead outdoor work projects such as trail work, fence maintenance or construction, painting, lawn maintenance or landscaping, natural restoration, or construction.
5.
Plan and lead logistics for youth work groups including scheduling / reporting hours and communication with work project contacts.
6.
Provide safe environment for self, coworkers, and enrollees by identifying and mitigating safety hazards and problems.
7.
Plan and organize youth camp facility operations.
Stamina
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Backpack, hike, and camp for extended periods in mountainous terrain using minimum impact techniques such as Leave No Trace.
9.
Oversee the set-up, breakdown, and operation of minimum impact camps for youth work groups.
10.
Participate in outdoor or wilderness activities such as backpacking, mountaineering, swimming, hiking, and climbing.
11.
Participate in outdoor environmental or resource education activities.
12.
Cooking in the backcountry using a camp stove, safely storing food, and treating water for drinking.
Teaching Others
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Supervise or lead employees to accomplish outdoor work projects.
14.
Mentor and counsel youth.
15.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate staff training.
16.
Teach environmental or resource education lessons for youth as part of a curriculum.
17.
Instruct or lead an outdoor recreation event, outing, or trip.
18.
Instruct or lead group projects that require the use of hand tools.