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Position Title: Park Ranger (River)
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number: ID-I/CTAP-25-12713169-JCN Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, March 24, 2025 to Friday, March 28, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

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.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

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.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): Do you meet any of the following eligibilities?

I am a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and I meet one of the following criteria:
- I have served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility).
- I am entitled to veterans' preference.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Would you accept a temporary appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

1. I have a satisfactory or better rating on my last performance appraisal. I will provide a copy of my performance appraisal, if requested.

A. Yes

B. No

2. I have received recruitment incentive awards during the last two years and have listed them on my resume.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Does the Bureau of Land Management employ any member of your family?

A. Yes

B. No

4. If yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed (N/A- if not applicable). (limit 200 characters)

5. 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. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.

A. Yes

B. No

6. I understand that I must ensure my resume, supporting documents (SF-50 or other official document to verify date of birth), transcripts, fire qualifications (IQCS), etc., are not password protected or contain redacted information that could make my application package ineligible.

A. Yes

B. No

7. The Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 (18 U.S.C. § 922) makes it unlawful for any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition. This prohibition applies to persons convicted of such misdemeanors at any time.A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is defined as one that includes the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent or guardian of the victim.Do you currently have charges pending for or have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as defined above?

A. Yes

B. No

Minimum qualifications for the Park Ranger (River), GS-0025-07.

1. Select the response from the choices below to show how you meet the minimum qualification requirements for the Park Ranger (River), GS-0025-07 grade level. Be sure your resume supports your response.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal Service. Example of the specialized experience without supervisor oversight: explaining rules and policies related to public lands and facilities to the public; advising visitors concerning safety and fire prevention of the area; performing maintenance or construction work for buildings, grounds, facilities, sites and/or trails; collection of fees or payment for a service or product using a cash register, receipts or a credit card machine as well as process daily receipts to accounting records; issuing or monitoring special recreation permits; conducting monitoring, inventorying or collecting of natural resources information and writing factual reports; performing as a leader or responsible member to conduct guided outfitter trips, river ranger patrols or developing interpretive walks and hikes; conducting potable water tests in compliance with appropriate procedures; assisting with setting goals, projects or supervision of other staff; or assisting with organization of field supplies for projects. Navigating through Class III-V whitewater rapids.

B. I have completed one full academic year of graduate level education in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. I will attach a copy of my college transcript.

C. I meet the Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=purpose. I will attach a copy of my college transcript.

D. I have 1-year combination of education and experience described above.

E. I do not have the education or experience described above.

2. I currently have, or am able to obtain, a valid State Driver's License within 30 days of entrance on duty.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a qualified Department of the Interior Boat Operator?

A. Yes

B. No

Shared Certificates

4. 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.

A. Yes, I understand my application may be shared with multiple hiring offices within DOI.

B. No, I do not agree to my application being shared with multiple offices within DOI.

Verification of Application

5. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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