- Position Title
- Park Ranger General (WIlderness-Permits)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-ZION-25-12621545-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, December 4, 2024 to Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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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
Thank you for your interest in this Seasonal GS-0025-05 Park Ranger (Wilderness-Permits) position with Zion National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully 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 (Wilderness-Permits) 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.
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From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and/or education requirements for a Park Ranger (Wilderness-Permits) GS-0025-05 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 requirements you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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This position requires incumbents to possess experience with technical rope skills used in canyoneering, climbing, and/or mountaineering. Wilderness patrols are conducted in technical slot canyons. Incumbent must have the skills to independently: complete and lead canyoneering or climbing routes, ascend and descend ropes, create and evaluate anchors. Your resume must clearly show this experience or you will be found not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Perform opening and closing shift functions for fee collection operations at an entrance station or visitor contact station.
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Operate an electronic cash register and reconcile total deposits with credit card transaction receipts and individual cash drawer daily remittance reports.
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Operate a complex Internet-based wilderness reservation, lottery, or permitting system.
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Use a computer database to verify, correct, or update customer reservation and resource information.
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Communicate risk and potential hazards associated with wilderness travel; evaluate itinerary requests and their appropriateness with regard to safety, resource conditions, and management directives in a high-volume contact or permit station.
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Advise visitors of enforced regulations and explain the importance of the regulations for the protection of the area and resources.
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Educate visitors concerning the Leave No Trace principles and ecologically sound park use.
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Provide information about current resource management projects and/or policies.
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Conduct informal talks and/or discussions with visitors to stimulate a sense of appreciation for the wilderness resources and to encourage its protection and preservation.
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Respond to customer disagreements with the recreational program or organizational policy.
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Use computerized database(s) to track resource use, conditions, and impacts.
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Write and compile reports describing findings in the field, i.e., patrol reports and data collection.
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Perform cultural resource condition assessments and documentation.
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Inventory, assess and/or monitor backcountry/wilderness resources such as campsites, trails, etc.
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Collaborate with resource managers, researchers and/or land management professionals to identify resource impacts and solutions.
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Perform backcountry patrols making contact with visitors, checking permits, resolving issues, providing education and familiarizing oneself with the area.
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Plan all aspects of multi-day backpack trips including transportation, alternate routes, campsites, and safety considerations.
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Lead, plan, and carry out multiple day wilderness cross country trips within desert and canyon wilderness or backcountry environment which include map reading, route finding, and technical rope skills.
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Lead and/or direct groups in the field performing resource management and maintenance projects.
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Use basic search and rescue equipment (wheeled litters, backboards, splints, etc.).
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Participate on an incident management team using an Incident Command System organization.
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Participate in non-technical rescues (searches, carry outs, etc.)
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Participate in technical rock climbing rescue.