- Position Title
- Supervisory Park Ranger (P)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NC-1616-CHOH-25-12737892IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 29, 2025 to Wednesday, June 11, 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 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.
4.
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).
5.
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?
Due Weight Performance
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory Park Ranger (P) position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Selective Placement Factor requirement for the Supervisory Park Ranger (P) position.
1.
Applicants must possess a National Park Service (NPS) Type I Law Enforcement Commission (or equivalent) by close of this announcement, which requires successful completion of an approved Law Enforcement Training Program. Selectees must also be able to maintain this commission for the duration of their employment. Please select the 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.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Supervisory Park Ranger (P) position.
2.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Supervisory Park Ranger (P) work at the GS-13 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the competencies, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that 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.
Administration & Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Manage financial resources to support a program's mission and goals and to foster continuous program improvement and accountability.
4.
Direct the formulation of short and long range budget needs and maintain accountability through subordinates for the management of annual budgets.
5.
Set and adjust priorities as part of the planning and scheduling of work assignments in order to ensure that the work of your program is accomplished in a timely and effective manner.
6.
Counsel, advise, and monitor subordinates on conduct, performance, professionalism, and daily activities.
7.
Establish and implement programmatic internal control procedures.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Serve as a staff expert and primary advisor to senior leadership on matters related to a law enforcement program.
9.
Provide technical guidance and interpretation of policies and regulations and of legal advice and precedence to law enforcement rangers and other visitor and resource protection staff.
10.
Provide leadership, guidance, and coordination for public use programs including a recreation fee program, campground, and visitation data management.
11.
Provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for a wildland fire, structural fire, emergency medical services, emergency management, and search and rescue programs.
12.
Maintain working relations and agreements with officials from other Federal agencies, and/or State and local jurisdictions to share information and coordinate law enforcement and emergency service activities.
13.
Manage an active special park uses program that includes permitting for special events, construction, and commercial uses.
Interpersonal Skills: 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.
14.
Negotiate with individuals or organizations to resolve conflicts, disputes, or grievances.
15.
Maintain liaison and partnerships with officials of Federal, state, and local law enforcement and emergency services agencies and other organizations.
16.
Present information orally about work of the organization to others, such as the management team, regional offices, other work areas, etc.
17.
Consult and negotiate with top-level management officials and park partners to identify problems, develop solutions, and initiate new policies or procedures.
18.
Persuade others to take a particular course of action or to accept findings, recommendations, changes, or alternative viewpoints.
Public Safety & Security: Knowledge of methods and controls of personnel, public safety, and security operations; investigation and inspection techniques; or rules, regulations, precautions, and prevention techniques for the protection of people, data, or property.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Conduct formal training or presentations on law enforcement, physical security, or emergency services.
20.
Prepare park guidelines and standard operating procedures involving law enforcement, security, safety, wildland fire, search and rescue, emergency medical services, special use permits, and recreation fee collection.
21.
Represent the service on various interagency committees and groups concerned with park management, public safety, or resource protection activities.
22.
Conduct and oversee criminal investigations into Federal/State statues including case reporting, body worn camera oversight, evidence management, and courtroom testimony.
23.
Design protection and patrol strategies to detect and apprehend violators of Federal/State laws including making physical arrests, executing warrants, issuing violation notices, preparing criminal complaints, and providing written warnings.
24.
Maintain professional and effective working relationships with the U.S. Attorney's Offices and Department of Justice.
Verification Statement
25.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of 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 CFR 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.