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Position Title
Seasonal Park Ranger (General)
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
MW-1542-THRO-25-12742155-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 6, 2025 to Monday, June 16, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a United States Citizen?

For more information, review Employment of U.S Citizens.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?   If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
 
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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.
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4. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:
  • 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 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.
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Preferences
1. When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter? (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
2. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements for Park Ranger GS-0025-05 (limit characters)
1. Select the statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Park Ranger work at the GS-05 level or equivalent. Read all responses before making your selection. If you leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.

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 RATING WILL BE LOWERED.
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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. (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. Educate customers regarding rules, regulations, and safety concerns to gain compliance.
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3. Inform campers and hikers on how to avoid attracting or provoking dangerous animals.
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4. Staff an information desk at visitor center or other like location.
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5. Operate audio video programs for park visitors.
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6. Stock and distribute maps, brochures, and other printed material.
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7. Operate vehicles used in general work area operations such as full size 4x4 pick-up trucks.
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8. Present informal impromptu interpretive patio talks or walks of a single theme.
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Problem Solving- Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgements. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
9. Perform various types of resource rehabilitation activities such as restoration of campsites and disturbed areas, and resource sites needing clean-up.
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10. Observe and identify work area resource problems or potential problems that can be corrected or mitigated by immediate attention.
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11. Perform minor maintenance duties to insure a clean, safe work area (e.g., light clean off trails, pick up trash, etc.).
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12. Investigate and report trespasses or damage to property.
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13. Mitigate or restore damage to property within established resources programs.
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14. Report permit violations to the appropriate person.
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15. Collaborate and work closely with other staffing divisions, work area partners and/or cooperating agencies to provide a variety of logistical support.
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Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
16. Plan day-to-day operation of an assigned patrol area.
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17. Coordinate routine activities with employees from other work units.
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18. Perform day-to-day patrol operations to facilitate visitor understanding and enjoyment in front-country (developed areas).
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19. Perform day-to-day patrol operations to facilitate visitor understanding and enjoyment in back-country (undeveloped areas).
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20. Patrol park boundaries and perform needed maintenance by posting signs, repairing or building fences and using appropriate tools.
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21. Assistance in operations of special events or annual celebrations.
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22. Monitor visitor use patterns and associated impacts on the resource.
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
23. Provide information about weather conditions, highway routes, park and/or concessioner facilities.
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24. Provide public orientation of current work area events and informs visitors of potential safety hazards.
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25. Provide answers to recurring and non-recurring visitor questions (in person, via telephone, or by responding to written requests for information).
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26. Explain the area's recreational opportunities, including area interpretive services, concession-operated facilities and services, and campground availability.
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27. Inform visitors about work area resources (flora, fish, wildlife, features, etc.), with emphasis on behaviors that may be potentially dangerous to visitors.
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28. Provide visitors with information on permit applications, requirements, and terms.
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Technical Documentation - Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
29. Perform office duties such as development of reports, gathering/collection of routine information, database management.
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30. Assist in the creation or revision of interpretive materials, guidebooks, or handouts.
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31. Observe, document, and maintain records of various backcountry conditions.
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32. Observe, document, and maintain records of wildlife conditions and observations.
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33. Perform field inventory and documentation of dead and dying trees or vegetation.
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34. Use GPS systems to document assigned data collection.
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35. Monitor, track, and report visitor use patterns and associated impacts on the resource.
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