- Position Title
- Park Ranger (Protection)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1296-VALL-25-12724560-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 18, 2025 to Friday, May 2, 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:
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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.
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).
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Park Ranger (Protection), GS-0025-11 position. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. 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 that are left blank will not receive credit. YOUR 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 TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Minimum Qualifications for GS-11
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience requirements for a Park Ranger (Protection), GS-0025-11 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 minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Primary/Rigorous (Law Enforcement) - Selective Factor
2.
This is a covered Primary/Rigorous (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.
Type 1 Law Enforcement Commission (Selective Factor)
3.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Conduct investigations of crimes and offenses against the United States, other law enforcement incidents, potential tort claims, and accidents that require developing innovative investigative techniques due to the nature and location of the suspected or known crimes.
5.
Coordinate the development and implementation of visitor protection programs according to specific organizational standards.
6.
Prepare written reports (including case incident reports, operations plans, operating procedures, and directives).
7.
Perform assigned emergency response duties within the Incident Command System (ICS).
8.
Manage evidence following agency policy and federal rules of evidence.
9.
Respond to emergency law enforcement calls and take initial action such as to preserve the peace, resolve problems and disputes, protect visitors and resources, pursue, and apprehend violators, and enforce regulations.
10.
Protect natural or cultural resources from degradation due to visitor use for illegal activities.
11.
Investigate resource-based cases (plant, wildlife, cultural and archeological resources).
12.
Investigate poaching of wildlife, tree, and plant products.
13.
Conduct quality control inspections of park boundary lines, nature trails, signs, exhibits, and park equipment in order to ensure high quality and efficiency of park operations and services.
14.
Document incidents in multiple formats with little or no revision.
15.
Provides expertise and leadership.
16.
Leads, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates short and long ranger goals.
17.
Serves as a FLETC certified training official or a law enforcement team leader for one or more functional areas such as emergency medical services, search and rescue, drug eradication, safety, aviation, or structural or wildland fire.
18.
Develops and organizes operational plans.
19.
Write products including news releases, talking points, briefing papers, speeches, and fact sheets that stimulate interest in and promote understanding of an organization's mission.
20.
Demonstrate attention to detail in writing and editing for spelling, grammar, organizational style, consistency, tone, and clarity.
21.
Write technical law enforcement reports and documents including witness statements, affidavits, criminal complaints, and a variety of other law enforcement reports.
22.
Apply principles of Plain Language to written materials.
23.
Translate technical concepts into language that is understandable to audiences who have no knowledge of a subject.
24.
Develop and maintain relations with local residents, neighbors, in-holders, commercial users, and subsistence users concerning park lands and resources and other issues of mutual interest.
25.
Participate in meetings and public assemblies for the purpose of explaining or defending the park's position on sometimes controversial, complex resource and public use issues.
26.
Interact with law enforcement officials from other Federal agencies, and/or State and local jurisdictions to share information, intelligence and other related law enforcement activities.
27.
Interact with and provide information and assistance to a diverse public representing a cross-section of the nation and other nationalities to include different cultures, ages, social, ethnic, and economic groups, etc.
28.
Interact professionally and tactfully with senior park leadership, and other park divisions and work cooperatively on accomplishing park goals and missions.