- Position Title
- Park Ranger (River Patrol)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- BLM-NM-DE-25-12716663-DB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 to Monday, March 31, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Shared Certificates
1.
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Park Ranger (River Patrol) with the Federal government. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the qualification requirements for a Park Ranger (River Patrol), 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
I have a current and valid State Driver's License.
3.
I have experience in whitewater rapids rated on the International Scale from Class III to V; swim in swift water to perform rescues; raft to remote recreation sites and operate an oar powered raft. THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE ON YOUR RESUME IN DETAIL OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.
4.
I am currently certified for the following:
5.
Select the one answer that best describes your experience rafting in Class III white water rivers.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Select the statement that best describes your knowledge and experience using white water rescue techniques which include swift water swimming, recognition of swift water hazards, knowledge of shallow and deep-water crossings, and rescue problems.
7.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience performing laboring work using a variety of hand tools and specialized equipment.
8.
I have experience and physical capability to work in the following situations (Select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training and/or experience conducting nature hikes or similar types of programs for visitors to parks, monuments, campgrounds, or other similar types of locations.
10.
Select the one statement that best describes your experience assisting with the administration of a volunteer program
11.
Select one of the following that describes your experience with providing information / instructions to the general public regarding use of recreation sites.
12.
Please select each of the following tasks related to outdoor recreation that you have performed as part of a job:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience collecting/monitoring recreation or campground fees.
14.
Select the one statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience performing maintenance work in connection with recreation facility improvements.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
I am able to communicate fluently in English and Spanish.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Select the statement that best describes your knowledge of recreation resource inventories of sites or areas having recreational values.
17.
Ability to explain basic regulations concerning safety, fire prevention and recreation facilities and activities to recreation area visitors.
18.
Select each of the following that describes your experience with providing information/instructions to the general public regarding use of recreation sites:
19.
Identify the tasks related to interacting with visitors to a public facility that you have performed on the job:
20.
I have experience using the following web-based applications to make reservations, issue permits for trips and/or campsites, etc.
21.
From the following list of tasks, select all that describe your experience and/or training in creating written interpretative and educational materials.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience performing trail clearing and maintenance.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
23.
In order to help qualify you for this position, ensure your resume includes the following required formatting for each job history. You understand if this information is not included on your resume, you may be found not qualified for this position.
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24.
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.
25.
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.