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Position Title
Park Ranger
Agency
Bureau of Land Management
Announcement Number
MT-DE-25-12728168-GMS Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, April 28, 2025 to Friday, May 9, 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? (limit characters)
2. Veterans 30% Disabled Authority:  Do you meet the following eligibility?
 
  • I am a veteran who separated or from active duty under honorable conditions and have been rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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3. 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.
In order to receive consideration, you must submit documentation showing proof of eligibility.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.   
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Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.  Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. (limit characters)
1. I qualify for the GS-07 level because: (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Advises visitors concerning safety, fire prevention, amenities available, and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities. (limit characters)
3. Explains regulations concerning safety, fire prevention, permit requirements, and recreation faciliites and activities to recreation area visitors. (limit characters)
4. Perform tasks related to interpretive center services such as assist in developing interpretive talks by conducing research of topics using records, books, files or interview; assist in developing educational talks, select .
and organize material to fit the purpose of an interpretive program, present orientation talks, demonstrations or conduct walking tours; and assist with the creation or revision of interpretive materials such as guidebook,
handouts, and exhibits.
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5. Installs and maintains various types of signage on public lands, such as off road vehicle, wilderness, portal, boundary, directional road and trail, and interpretive signing. (limit characters)
6. Prepares recreation areas/sites for visitor use, to include planning, operation, and required maintenance; performs more complex facility maintenance and/or repairs. (limit characters)
7. Ensures facilities and customer use areas are free of visible safety hazards; performs building and area security patrol and monitors security and fire alarm systems. (limit characters)
8. Plans day-to-day operations of a recreation area or site that provides such facilities as camping, water sports, or picnic areas; (limit characters)
9. Respond to emergency situations, both on land and in the water, administering first aid. (limit characters)
10. Processing cash and/or credit card sales with an electronic cash register; processing and reconciling cash and credit card transactions; resolving minor malfunctions of a cash register or credit card machine. (limit characters)
11. Oversees fee collection activities, maintaining records on and accounting for funds, and submitting deposits. (limit characters)
12. Performs day-to-day operations at a visitor center or customer use area that provide facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and/or other specialized recreational opportunities. (limit characters)
13. Conducts inventories and ordering of supplies for office or visitor information purposes. (limit characters)
14. Participate in one-on-one interactions with co-workers to accomplish work-related duties. (limit characters)
15. Explain regulations concerning safety, fire prevention, permit requirements, and recreation facilities and activities to recreation area visitors. (limit characters)
16. Provide information/instructions to the general public regarding use of recreation sites. (limit characters)
17. Work well with others from diverse backgrounds and across levels in an organization to accomplish organizational goals. (limit characters)
18. 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.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
19. 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.
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