- Position Title
- Park Ranger (P)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1538-ELMA-25-12737119 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 to Wednesday, July 23, 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 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).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-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 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 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 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 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.
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.
This position must be qualified to perform emergency medical services at the BLS level of care. Applicants must possess a EMT or EMR emergency medical certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians by the closing of this announcement. Please indicate the highest emergency medical services certification that you currently maintain. You must document dates of training/certification and name of certifying organization in your resume. (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.
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.
6.
Coordinate the development and implementation of visitor protection programs according to specific organizational standards.
7.
Prepare written reports (including case incident reports, operations plans, operating procedures, and directives).
8.
Perform assigned emergency response duties within the Incident Command System (ICS).
9.
Manage parks evidence following agency policy and federal rules of evidence.
Resource Protection (64667): 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.
10.
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.
11.
Protect natural or cultural resources from degradation due to visitor use for illegal activities.
12.
Investigate resource based cases (plant, wildlife, cultural and archeological resources).
13.
Investigate poaching of wildlife, tree and plant products.
14.
Conduct quality control inspections of park boundary lines, nature trails, signs, exhibits, lakeshore facilities and park equipment in order to ensure high quality and efficiency of park operations and services.
15.
Document incidents in multiple formats with little or no revision.
Leadership (159): Inspires, motivates, guides others toward goals; coaches, mentors, challenges staff; adapts leadership styles to various situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for individuals by applying these values daily.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Provides expertise and leadership.
17.
Leads, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates short and long ranger goals.
18.
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.
19.
Develops and organizes operational plans.
Written Communication (329): Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
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.
21.
Demonstrate attention to detail in writing and editing for spelling, grammar, organizational style, consistency, tone, and clarity.
22.
Write technical law enforcement reports and documents including witness statements, affidavits, criminal complaints, and a variety of other law enforcement reports.
23.
Apply principles of Plain Language to written materials.
24.
Translate technical concepts into language that is understandable to audiences who have no knowledge of a subject.
Interpersonal Skills (153): Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
25.
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.
26.
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.
27.
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.
28.
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.
29.
Interact professionally and tactfully with senior park leadership, and other park divisions and work cooperatively on accomplishing park goals and missions.