- Position Title
- Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-ZION-25-12737989IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Saturday, May 24, 2025 to Friday, June 6, 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
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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 GS-0025-12 Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) position at Zion National Park. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine your qualifications. Please carefully read the instructions before submitting your responses. The resume or application materials you submit must support the answers you provide on the questionnaire. If they do not, you may be found not qualified, or you may be placed in a lower quality category.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience for a GS-0025-12 Supervisory Park Ranger (Protection) position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave the question blank, you will be rated ineligible. You must thoroughly, and clearly, document your experience in your resume. THE 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 NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: PRIMARY LAW ENFORCMENT EXPERIENCE
2.
This is a covered secondary/administrative 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 documented service in a primary law enforcement position. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet this requirement.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
3.
In addition to the requirements in the questions above, selectees must also possess a NPS Type I Law Enforcement Commission or equivalent by close of the announcement, which requires successful completion of an approved Law Enforcement Training Program as outlined by policy including: The FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program, the Natural Resource Police Training (NRPT), Land Management Police Training Program (LMPT), US Park Police Integrated (USPPI), or National Park Ranger Integrated (NPRI). 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 this position. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION (NREMT)
4.
In addition to the requirements in the questions above, selectees must possess or be able to obtain a National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification by entrance on duty date. 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 this position. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: DRIVER'S LICENSE
5.
This position requires the incumbent to possess, or have the ability to obtain (prior to entering on duty), a current valid State Driver's License. A Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record must be submitted when requested (in a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), at incumbent's expense. Includes all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses current or past.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Lead or take command of Type III incidents and affect a complex rescue in vertical terrain.
7.
Manage a large search and rescue, medical, and law enforcement program.
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Utilize emergency incident reporting systems such as IMARS, ARCGIS, and EMScharts.
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Effectively utilize Operational Leadership principles to manage risk.
10.
Teach subordinate staff about the 4th amendment, case law, such as Graham v Connor, and RM9.
11.
Familiar and proficient with a Sig Sauer handgun, Colt M4 rifle, and Remington 870 shotgun.
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Purchase ammunition through the procurement process.
13.
Consistently coach subordinate staff on a daily basis, teaching them by example.
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Maintain the highest standards of fitness and able to perform the most physically demanding challenges that are expected of subordinate staff.
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Prioritize goals according to the Division's strategic plan and Guiding Principles.
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Make tough decisions without reluctance, including the enforcement of disciplinary action, carried out in accordance with policy and the responsibility of the office when required.