- Position Title
- Park Ranger (Preventive Search and Rescue) (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-SLBE-25-12623150-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 24, 2025 to Friday, February 28, 2025
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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?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for a Park Ranger (PSAR), GS-0025-07 position. Read all responses before making your selection. If you 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. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered.
2.
Certified Emergency Medical Technician by the National Registry OR by a State EMS organization.
3.
Certified Emergency Medical Responder or First Responder by the National Registry OR by a State EMS organization.
First Response
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Perform Search and Rescue procedures and methods to locate and/or evacuate injured visitors.
5.
Provide medical aid to the appropriate level of care and training.
6.
Use medical carryout equipment during search and rescue operations to bring the individual(s) out of dangerous locations i.e., rough, uneven terrain, floating docks without handrails, etc.
7.
Report accidents/incidents to the appropriate personnel using a standardized approach such as the Incident Command System (ICS).
8.
Communicate with injured or sick persons to provide appropriate emergency medical care.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Provide general information to visitors about park regulations and resources and regulations.
10.
Report on the conditions of areas resources (e.g., wildlife, air quality, water resources, beach erosion, historical structures, trails, archeological resources, etc.) to ensure necessary action, if any, is initiated.
11.
Deliver informal interpretation to educate visitors on the natural, cultural, or historic features of an area.
12.
Explain to visitors the significance of the area's natural, cultural and/or historical resources to encourage stewardship.
13.
Comfortably operate a radio system and/or handheld radio to communicate effectively with others within the organization.
Decision Making
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Assess a situation to determine the appropriate response in accordance with policy.
15.
Resolve visitor complaints by taking corrective action and/or referring the issue to the appropriate individual and/or office, when necessary.
16.
Monitor and assess conditions of park resources (e.g., wildlife, air quality, water resources, beach erosion, historical structures, trails, archeological resources, etc.) to determine whether the resources are in any danger.
17.
Provide assistance during emergency situations (e.g., evacuating buildings, roping off areas, directing traffic, crowd control, etc.)
18.
Perform emergency medical treatment appropriate for current level of training and responsibility.
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Inform visitors of potential outdoor safety hazards to protect public safety.
20.
Interview witnesses to obtain information about an event or incident.
21.
Verify facts to determine events, causes, and those involved in a situation.
22.
Enforce resource protection laws and regulations to ensure resources are protected and volatile actions are minimized.
23.
Make recommendations for rehabilitation, mitigation, and protection.
Technical Competence
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Provide training (instructional and/or practical) on topics such as emergency medical services (EMS) and/or search and rescue (SAR).
25.
Operate equipment to raise and lower docks, ramps, and chains on floating devices.
26.
Utilize navigational devices such as map, compass, GPS system to navigate non-highway areas.
27.
Provide emergency medical care at the EMT level or higher.
28.
Operate emergency vehicles (i.e. truck, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), electric/motorized bikes, bicycles, etc.) in accordance with established standard operating procedures and completed training.