- Position Title
- Park Ranger (P)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-ORPI-25-12724436-IM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 17, 2025 to Thursday, May 8, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 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.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Preferences
1.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
2.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated to determine your qualifications for this position. Please carefully follow all instructions before submitting your responses. You must select only ONE response for each item. If you change a response, be certain to erase (unclick) the incorrect response before you submit the application. Once you have submitted your application, items with more than one response or items that are left blank will not receive credit.
1.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience or education requirements for the Park Ranger (Protection), GS-0025-11 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. If you do not meet the requirements of this question or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. NOTE: Your resume must support the response you select.
2.
This position requires an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), an Advanced EMT, or a Paramedic certification by the closing date of this job announcement. Please document your license and/or registry number and expiration date in your application. If you do not meet this selective factor, you will rated ineligible. A copy of the documented proof certification or attainment of this requirement MUST be attached to the application.
3.
This is a covered secondary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S. C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 8412(d) (FERS). Applicants for this position must possess experience gained by substantial service in a primary law enforcement position. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet this requirement.
4.
In addition to the requirements in the questions above, selectees must possess a Type I National Park Service Law Enforcement Commission at time of application, which requires successful completion of an approved Law Enforcement Training Program. Please select the one 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 these positions. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
Criminal Law
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Interpret and apply law enforcement policies and procedures.
6.
Enforce laws, rules, and regulations related to the safety of visitors and protection of natural and cultural resources.
7.
Prepare detailed reports and associated documentation.
8.
Issue violation notices and warnings.
Leadership
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Provide coaching and mentoring to field staff in furtherance of divisional goals/objectives.
10.
Establish performance standards and provide constructive feedback to direct reports.
11.
Manage conduct/disciplinary issues in an appropriate manner.
12.
Provide learning/training opportunities for direct reports.
Interpersonal Skills
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
13.
Create and foster positive working relationships with individuals/groups to ensure achievement of programmatic goals.
14.
Negotiate or reconcile conflicting viewpoints.
15.
Convey trust, empathy, and professionalism.
16.
Represent the organization in a positive light during interactions with external agencies and the public alike.
Criminal Investigation
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Conduct complex investigations and follow up of crimes/offenses.
18.
Perform investigations relating to serious vehicle and/or property damage.
19.
Prepare criminal cases and consult with the Assistant United States Attorney's Office.
20.
Conduct surveillance operations.
21.
Develop action plans and special operation plans.
22.
Lead or have significant involvement in tort claim investigations.
Administration and Management
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Set and meet priorities and deadlines.
24.
Implement goals and long-range planning.
25.
Negotiate agreements needed to carry out program goals.
26.
Estimate costs for supplies and equipment acquisition.
27.
Implement, track, and reprogram budget allocations to meet work requirements.
Problem Solving
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Integrate the principles of Operational Leadership in programs and operations, including the ability to weigh risk versus benefit during emergency operations and ensuring that every employee is encouraged to continually assess situational awareness and empowered to voice safety concerns.
29.
Review and analyze employee accidents/injuries and provide feedback on how to mitigate occurrences in the future.
30.
Develop and implement best management practices that address all-risk program areas.
QTMATE SECTION
31.
Probable cause is the legal standard applicable to vehicle stops.
32.
Following a serious use of force incident, officers shall deactivate body worn cameras prior to obtaining a public safety statement.
33.
A patient's mental status can be evaluated by using the AVPU method.
34.
Subjects who have received three or more ECD use cycles are required to receive a medical evaluation.
35.
Verbal warnings are required prior to the use of deadly force.