- Position Title
- Park Ranger
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- MTTEMP-25-12584405-OC-LR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 13, 2024 to Monday, January 13, 2025
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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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
4.
Select the type(s) of Park Ranger Work you are interested in being considered.
Assessment 1
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Park Ranger position. Read all responses before making your selection. Some questions allow for multiple answers, so mark those that apply. If you leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these requirements, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
1.
I affirm my submitted resume contains my work experience that, at a minimum, includes my job title(s), occupational series and grade (if federal employment), start and end dates (for example, 7/18/2021 to 4/21/2023 or 07/2021 to 04/2023), hours worked per week (for example, full-time, 40 hours per week or if part-time, 20 hours per week), and duties specific to each position I have listed. I understand failure on my part to provide this information in my resume will deem me ineligible for further consideration for this position.
2.
I qualify for the Park Ranger, GS-05 level because:
3.
I qualify for the Park Ranger, GS-07 level because:
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
I possess a valid driver's license. I will provide copy with my resume.
Customer Service- Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
5.
Experience working in a Special Recreation Permit (SRP) Program. Select all that apply.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
6.
Experience in applying safety rules that affect the public.
7.
Ability to collect recreation or campground fees.
Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account 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.
8.
Provide information / instructions to the general public regarding use of recreation sites. Select all that apply.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
9.
Conduct nature hikes or similar types of programs for visitors to parks, monuments, campgrounds or other similar types of locations.
10.
Ability to communicate technical information for oral presentations.
Project Management- Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
11.
Ability and willingness to wash floors, sanitize toilet facilities, pick up/dispose of trash, mow, and pile brush.
12.
Ability to collect water samples to provide safe, clean drinking water at recreation sites.
13.
Skill towing trailers over rough terrain to reach remote sites.
14.
Indicate all of the tools you can operate to accomplish maintenance projects: Select all that apply.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
15.
Capability to perform trail clearing and maintenance.
Planning & Evaluating-Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
16.
Select all the following tasks related to outdoor recreation with an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) emphasis that you have performed as part of a job: Select all that apply.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
17.
Assist in the enforcement of trespass control actions and documenting incidents.
18.
Ability to gather and analyze data on recreation resource inventories of sites or areas having recreational values.
For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.
19.
Experience paddling a canoe in whitewater rapids up to and including Class I rapids.
Conflict Resolution- Manages and resolves conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
20.
Responds to emergency calls for search and rescue.
21.
Relay regulations and rules to public and ensuring compliance pertaining to parking, campfires, noise level, sanitation, and safety; bringing problems or violations to the attention of visitors and, if appropriate, issues notices of violations
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
22.
Have Advanced First Aid.
23.
Able to work alone for extended periods in remote areas.
24.
Able and willing to drive long distances over rough gravel roads, operate all-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles, and travel over water by raft, canoe, and riverboat?
25.
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.
26.
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.