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Position Title
Park Ranger
Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Announcement Number
R4-25-12743628-MR-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 to Monday, June 9, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Career Transition Assistance Plan: 

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.

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.


Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in the agency posting this job announcement with CTAP eligibility?
(limit characters)
3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)

Are you a current or former federal employee considered 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.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency posting this job announcement?
(limit characters)
4. U.S. Citizens

Are you a U.S. citizen or national?

(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification (limit characters)
For each question, choose the response that best describes your experience and training. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume or application and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the minimum qualification standards for the Park Ranger (Visitor Services Technician) GS-7 position.
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Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of visitor services management in order to develop and lead interpretive, environmental education and wildlife-oriented recreation activities. (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. Collaborate with partners to identify and implement wildlife-dependent outdoor recreational opportunities that are easily accessible to the community.
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3. Develop and present a variety of on and off-site interpretive programs including orientation talks, guided walks, and demonstrations to a variety of general public audiences, school groups, and visitors with special needs.
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4. Maintain and create new curriculum based environmental education training materials for teachers and external partners that reflect conservation themes and outdoor recreation use for urban audiences.
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5. Develop and coordinate work projects for volunteers and youth, working with staff and community members.
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Knowledge of natural resource management and conservation to minimize visitor impact to the refuge's resources and to prepare and present interpretive and educational programs and outreach materials. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Apply knowledge of natural resource issues and administrative requirements in conservation, management, and restoration of fish, wildlife, and plant resources to develop interpretive exhibits and materials, such as interpretive signs and markers, pamphlets and guides.
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7. Conduct independent classroom learning activities, including but not limited to lectures, activities and exercises, audio-visual media, technology, field trips and exchanges, group discussions or other appropriate measures to stimulate attention and interest in natural resource conservation.
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8. Coordinate volunteer activities with co-workers for public use and natural resource management activities.
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9. Assist in the development of recreation and visitor use studies to assess impact on wildlife and habitat
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Knowledge of Service and refuge policies, regulations, standards, and procedures applicable to the Volunteer and Visitor Services programs. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
10. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and standards or operation for visitor services staff, concessionaires, and other staff, partners, volunteers, etc.
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11. Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of natural resources and public use related laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures
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12. Stay up to date on changes in volunteer policies, and assist staff with preparing position descriptions, volunteer agreements, recognition and time tracking as directed by policy
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13. Apply established policies and procedures to the visitor services program and/or specific visitor services step down plans to manage station issues and conditions
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Knowledge of public outreach and communications tools and techniques to identify audiences, messages, and appropriate strategies to gain acceptance of management decisions. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
14. Compose written articles and develop public outreach and presentation materials such as brochures, information sheets, newspaper announcements, and program and event flyers for use in a natural resource conservation interpretive program.
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15. Use graphic software to develop public outreach materials, such as newsletter articles, social media marketing, or event announcement flyers to promote natural resource programs.
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16. Apply application of teaching techniques and communication by assessing needs of audiences through active listening skills and techniques; and adapting interpretive/outreach programs to meet the needs of and communicate technical information to a wide variety of audiences from various cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds with sensitivity to diversity and differences.
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17. Proficient in utilization of public outreach and communication techniques to identify audiences, messages, and appropriate strategies.
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Certification Statement (limit characters)
18. 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 appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
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