- Position Title
- Park Ranger (Climbing)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-ROMO-25-12605465-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 15, 2024 to Friday, December 6, 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.
2.
Positions advertised through this vacancy announcement may be filled for various work schedules. What work schedule(s) are you willing to accept? You will only receive consideration for work schedules you have indicated you are willing to accept.
You may choose multiple options:
You may choose multiple options:
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Park Ranger (Climbing), GS-0025-07 position with Rocky Mountain National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. Your ratings are subject to change if discrepancies exist between your responses and supporting documents. From the descriptions below, select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your qualifications for the Park Ranger (Climbing) position. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. Your resume must fully support the specialized experience outlined in the job announcement to be qualified. No assumptions will be made based on job title or grade level alone.
Minimum Qualifications
1.
From the descriptions below (A through D), select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Park Ranger (Climbing), GS-0025-07 position. 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.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION.
2.
This position requires the selectee be certified at the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher at time of appointment. This certification is required by the position to provide an adequate level of visitor services in this location. Please select one response that best describes how you meet this requirement and provide documentation or document certification number and expiration date on resume.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: CLIMBING ABILITY
3.
Applicants must be able to lead traditional alpine climbs at the minimum technical difficulty level of Grade IV, 5.9, A2 difficulty or harder. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position. Please provide supporting documentation that clearly shows your climbing experience in your application.
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, in your resume or application materials, your experience that supports your answers to the questions below. 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). 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.
Technical Competence- Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Inspect, maintain, and manage Search and Rescue (SAR) Cache climbing equipment used for patrol and rescue activities.
5.
Lead traditional alpine rock-climbing routes of Grade IV, 5.9, A2 difficulty or harder.
6.
Perform climbing and mountaineering patrols in technical alpine terrain in all seasons.
7.
Perform high-angle, technical rope rescue in an alpine environment.
8.
Monitor trail and campsite conditions and perform a variety of resource/backcountry/ wilderness management duties including site cleanup and restoration, trail and sign maintenance, and impact monitoring.
9.
Navigate using a map, compass, and/or a GPS device in a mountainous backcountry setting.
10.
Perform non-technical and technical carry-outs of patients from backcountry settings.
First Response - Knowledge of emergency management methods, such as first aid, rescue techniques, and threat assessments.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Participate in mountain search and rescue operations.
12.
Participate in emergency situations utilizing the Incident Command System (ICS) or similar.
13.
Participates in the Search and Rescue (SAR) program with the ability to assume assignments that require specialized climbing and mountain rescue skills, use of helicopter resources and techniques, and leadership of others during training and SAR missions.
14.
Respond to lost-person incidents in backcountry/wilderness settings.
15.
Serve as a team leader in lost-person incidents in backcountry settings.
16.
Provide patient care in extended backcountry rescue operations (4 hours or more).
17.
Package and transport injured patients over difficult terrain.
Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Initiate contact with backcountry users to verify compliance with park regulations; provides information; solicits customer feedback; and promotes responsible use and safety.
19.
Utilize various computer applications in order to gather and share information with the public.
20.
Provide information to the public to promote climber/backcountry user safety and to accomplish preventive search and rescue (PSAR) objectives.
21.
Participate in safety and search and rescue briefings.
22.
Assist in the development and presentation of Search and Rescue (SAR) training to park staff and volunteers.
23.
Serve as a liaison with the climbing and guiding communities.
24.
Provide information to park visitors on park facilities and resources.