- Position Title
- Park Ranger (P)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1538-ELMA-25-12730056 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, April 25, 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 National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, 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 National Park Service 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 National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, 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 National Park Service 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 National Park Service 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).
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
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Park Ranger (P), GS-0025-11 position. Read all of the 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. Please make sure your resume supports the response that you select. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
2.
In addition to the requirements in the questions above, selectees must possess or be able to obtain a Type I Law Enforcement Commission by the entrance on duty date, 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.
3.
This is a COVERED primary 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 be at least 21 years of age AND have not reached their 37th birthday prior to the closing date of this announcement. The maximum entry age (MEA) of 37 applies. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet this requirement.
4.
EMS: This position must be qualified to perform emergency medical services at the BLS level of care. Applicants must possess an EMR or EMT level emergency medical provider certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians by 05/08/2025.(Screen out)
For the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. It is important that your application package, including a resume or application form, clearly show how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit. If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A- I have not had education, training or experience performing this task. B- I have had education or training performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from a supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of my job, independently and usually without supervision from a senior employee. E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it.
Criminal Investigation - Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with criminal investigation, including evidence detection and handling and drawing appropriate factual inferences and conclusions
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Perform law enforcement functions under Federal, State and local laws including detection, investigation, apprehension, detention, and prosecution under the provisions of applicable laws, rules, and regulations enacted to ensure the protection and safe use of national park (or similar operations) resources.
6.
Highly proficient in complex advanced law enforcement, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures in order to conduct minor and complex misdemeanor and felony investigations
7.
Prepares criminal prosecutions. Investigates accidents, interviews witness and interrogates suspects, prepares appropriate reports and legal documents. Collects, protects and maintains evidence, participates with Federal, state and local attorney's in preparation for and conduct of prosecutions, and appears as the arresting official or witness in court proceedings.
8.
Presents testimony and evidence in U.S. Magistrate court, U.S. District Court, and before federal and state Grand Juries.
9.
Lead or perform intelligence gathering and undercover or surveillance work in connection with known or suspected illegal activities.
10.
Identify patterns of impact on park resources and make recommendations to park management.
Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of intelligence operations; public safety and security operations; occupational health and safety; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, and property.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Perform rescue work such as searching for missing and lost persons, participating in rescue work resulting from boating or fishing accidents, fires or floods and/or rendering first aid to the injured in order to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.
12.
Navigate in a backcountry area using a map, compass, and/or GPS.
13.
Maintain firearms and defensive equipment (e.g., Taser, pepper spray, batons) to ensure their proper functioning during law enforcement duties.
Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Provide a verbal briefing to others to convey information related to law enforcement, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.
15.
Work with a variety of workgroups/agencies to achieve common goals.
16.
Limit, prevent, resolve, and/or defuse potentially violent disputes/confrontation.
17.
Demonstrate understanding, tact, empathy, and concern in handling contentious or stressful situations.
18.
Advise visitors regarding the rules and limitations on park use such as visitor safety, recreation activities, fire, and sanitation to gain compliance.
Criminal Law - Knowledge of the laws, principles, and procedures related to preserving the natural, cultural, and human resources of a park by preventing the degradation, deterioration, and destruction of the ecosystems, scenery, wildlife, historical structures and artifacts; and by preventing the loss and theft of objects, flora, and wildlife.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
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.
20.
Protect natural or cultural resources from degradation due to visitor use for illegal activities.
21.
Investigate resource-based cases (plant, wildlife, cultural and archeological resources).
22.
Investigate poaching of wildlife, tree, and plant products.
23.
Conduct quality control inspections of park boundary lines, nature trails, signs, exhibits, lakeshore facilities and park equipment to ensure high quality and efficiency of park operations and services.
24.
Document incidents in multiple formats with little or no revision.