- Position Title
- Seasonal Student Trainee Park Ranger (I)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-PEVI-25-12709412-PA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 24, 2025 to Monday, March 31, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you currently a student who has been accepted for enrollment or is enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate?
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of current student status. Note: you must remain enrolled in the degree or certificate program to be eligible for this Internship.
Preferences
1.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements for Student Trainee Park Ranger (Interpretation) GS-0099-05. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your coursework and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit transcripts, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected).
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Select the statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Park Ranger (Interpretation) work at the GS-05 level or equivalent. 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.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR RATING WILL BE LOWERED.
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR RATING WILL BE LOWERED.
Communications and Media
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Present informational talks, guided tours, briefings, and/or demonstrations to various audiences to inform or educate.
3.
Draft bulletins, brochures, or articles for eventual publication.
4.
Gather or compile routine information for reports or statistical data.
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Use multimedia (such as audio-visual equipment, computer software) to create informational presentations or products.
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Use computer software for internet research, word processing and data entry to accomplish work.
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Use technology such as still cameras, motion, or action cameras, microphones, computers, etc. to develop and post interpretive content on social media.
Manage and Organize Information
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Research scientific, technical, and/or historical sources to develop information, educational and/or interpretive programs.
9.
Translate scientific, technical, and/or historical information into understandable concepts for presentation to diverse audiences.
10.
Provide information to the public about cultural, historical, or natural science-oriented topics to stimulate their interest and appreciation.
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Use a variety of interpretive techniques (such as metaphors, storytelling, analogies) to deliver information to diverse audiences.
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Develop interpretive programs (such as activities, short talks, presentations) using interpretive techniques, products and principles of audience centered interpretation.
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Educate visitors regarding activities that impact upon the preservation of natural and cultural resources, including issues dealing with visitor safety.
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Develop interpretive content for posting on social media sites.
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Serve as a front-line representative of an organization to greet customers and answer questions.
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Provide direction to, information on, and orientation regarding services or activities of interest to the public.
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Educate customers regarding rules, regulations, and safety concerns to gain compliance.
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Direct customers with problems, questions, or complaints to the appropriate person.
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Control groups of visitors in small or restricted areas or on time-sensitive guided activities using verbal and non-verbal cues.
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Encourage dialogue with customers to inform, educate, and/or guide.
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Respond to customers' inquiries for information, direction, and/or guidance.