- Position Title
- Park Ranger (River Patrol)
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management
- Announcement Number
- CATEMP-25-12722570-CH Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 10, 2025 to Thursday, April 24, 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?
Assessment 1
1.
I qualify for the GS-07 level because:
2.
I am able to safely and securely rig and row the below listed rafts on white water rivers rated Class III-V on the International scale. Check all that apply *Note You must document your experience on your resume.
3.
Select the statement that best describes your experience paddling a canoe in whitewater rapids up to and including Class IV rapids.
4.
Select the statement that best describes your experience operating a small power boat in whitewater rapids up to and including Class III rapids.
5.
Select the statement that best describes your experience paddling a kayak in whitewater rapids up to including Class V rapids.
6.
Please indicate all of the current First Aid certifications. (You must include a copy of your certifications. Please do not submit duplicates.)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
I have Wilderness First Respond.
8.
Do you have any formal training or certifications in swift water rescue?
9.
Select the statement that best describes your knowledge of and experience using whitewater rescue techniques to include swift water swimming, recognition of swift water hazards, knowledge of shallow and deep water crossings and rescue problems.
10.
Select the highest type rapids you have safely rowed a 15-16-foot oar framed raft. *Note Please be sure your experience is documented on your resume AND include the names of rivers you have rowed for all class III-V rated rivers.
11.
Select the number of years' experience you have safely rowed a 15-16 foot oar raft in the type of white water rapids you selected.
12.
Select the highest class of rapids you have navigated.
13.
I am able to safely and securely rig and row the below listed rafts. (After selecting the highest class or rapids, select which types of rafts you've rigged and rowed) *Note Please be sure your experience is documented on your resume
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
I am able to lift and move objects weighing over 50 pounds.
15.
Select each of the following that describes your experience with providing information/instructions to the general public regarding use of recreation sites:
16.
Select the statement that best describes your ability to explain basic regulations concerning safety, fire prevention, permit requirements, and recreation facilities and activities to recreation area visitors.
17.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience with recording visitor-related incidents.
18.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience collecting recreation or campground fees.
19.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience conducting nature hikes or similar types of programs for visitors, monuments, campgrounds, or other similar types of locations.
20.
Select the statement that best describes your training and/or experience hiking and walking over hill, mountainous and rough terrain in all types of inclement weather.
21.
Select the statement that best describes your education, training, and/or experience performing laboring work using a variety of hand tools and specialized equipment.
22.
Select the statement that best describes you education, training, and/or experience performing maintenance work in connection with range improvements.
23.
Your rating is subject to verification based on the application materials that you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. A deliberate attempt to falsify information on your application materials is grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from Federal employment. Please choose the appropriate response below: