- Position Title
- SEASONAL - Park Ranger (Wilderness/Trailhead)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- PW-1549-SR-25-12722172-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 14, 2025 to Tuesday, April 22, 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.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (MUST include beginning and ending month/year e.g., 5/2019-10/2019 or 5/10/2019-10/20/2019), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the exact hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.
4.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
5.
As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for the Park Ranger (Wilderness/Trailhead), GS-0025-05 positions. Read all responses before making your selection. If you 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. 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 SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Park Ranger (Wilderness/Trailhead), GS-0025-05 positions.
Selective Factor - Emergency Medical Services
2.
In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must possess or be able to obtain by entry on duty a National Registry Emergency Medical Responder (NREMR) certification, or higher-level certification, or state equivalent with the ability to obtain an NREMR certification. NOTE: Wilderness First Responder (WFR) does NOT meet this standard.
Please select the response below that best describes your qualifications in this area. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position at the GS-05 level. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment.
Please select the response below that best describes your qualifications in this area. If you do not meet the requirements of this selective factor, you will be rated ineligible for this position at the GS-05 level. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
Oral Communication
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Respond verbally to customers' inquiries for information, direction, and/or guidance. (e.g., points of interest, available services, rules and guidelines, maps or directions, etc.).
4.
Initiate verbal communication with customers in a variety of settings to inform, educate, and/or guide.
5.
Provide public orientation to a park or recreation area (e.g., current events, resource management or environmental projects, and overview of areas natural, cultural, and/or historical resources).
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Provide current, accurate information to visitors concerning potential outdoor safety hazards.
7.
Deal with a high volume of customer and visitor contacts while maintaining a professional demeanor.
8.
Resolve customer or visitor complaints by taking corrective action or referring the issue to a supervisor when appropriate.
Organizational Awareness
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Contact individuals, gain their cooperation and educate regarding rules, restrictions, safety concerns, and activities that impact the preservation of natural and cultural resources in order to gain compliance.
10.
Issue special use (e.g., camping) permits to the public and explain the rules regarding their use.
11.
Provide Leave No Trace camping technique training and compliance.
Flexibility
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Gather information from reporting parties concerning accidents/incidents within the area to notify appropriate personnel.
13.
Adjust work plans based on changing priorities and environmental conditions.
14.
Perform emergency medical treatment appropriate for current level of training and responsibility.
Technology Application
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Skill in navigating known and unknown routes using a combination of map, compass, and Global Positioning System (GPS).
16.
Communicate using radios and satellite based technology (voice and text messaging).
17.
Use of computers to write reports and analyze data.
Public Safety and Security
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Conduct 3-5 day patrols and projects in extreme environmental conditions using navigational aids such as, GPS, maps, and a compass.
19.
Patrol routes and trails to check for visitor compliance with rules and monitor the condition of area resources.
20.
Report orally on the conditions of resources (e.g., wildlife, air quality, water resources, historical structures, trails, archeological resources, etc.) to ensure any necessary action is initiated.