- Position Title
- Seasonal Range Technician
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1541-GLCA-25-12748360-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, June 16, 2025 to Monday, June 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
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.
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:
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.
- 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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
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
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basics experience or education requirements for a Range Technician, GS-0455-05 position. Read all responses before making your selection.
YOUR 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.
YOUR 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.
Rangeland Management - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of non-forested or forested land ecosystems, including rangeland use, management, and monitoring; conduction inventories; and the role of disturbances in rangeland ecosystems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Identify invasive plants/noxious weed species typical of the Western United States.
3.
Identify flora to genus, species, variety or subspecies using taxonomic keys and/or a dichotomous key.
4.
Make field observations of natural resource conditions. Record and analyze data and evaluate the results.
Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, instruments, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Perform computer data entry, quality checking and editing to ensure integrity and accuracy of scientific data collected from field studies of rangeland vegetation.
6.
Use Microsoft Excel or similar to calculate basic summary statistics and summarize scientific data in tabular and graphic form.
7.
Collect, download and organize field data with Global Positioning System (GPS) units.
8.
Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications (ESRI ArcGIS suite or similar) to collect, edit, and display spatial data.
Horticulture - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices of cultivation or crop management, physiological processes in plant growth and crop yield.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Perform rangeland restoration activities such as seeding or invasive plant management.
10.
Prepare and apply herbicides/pesticides to control invasive plant or nuisance pest species according to label specifications.
11.
Calibrate and maintain herbicide application equipment such as backpack or motorized spray systems.
12.
Apply herbicide using motorized, pump-driven spray systems using Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) or truck.
13.
Use mechanical treatments (hand pulling, mowing, line trimming, weed whips, and/or cutting with chainsaws or handsaws) to control invasive plants.
Mechanics - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, benefits, repair, operation, and maintenance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Construct and maintain wildlife or rangeland fences such as post and pole, post and wire, buck and rail, or electric.
15.
Operate and maintain small engines and related equipment such as mechanical pumps, chainsaws, or utility terrain vehicles (UTVs).
16.
Operate 3/4 ton and larger trucks, including 4-wheel drive, safely while hauling equipment, supplies, or trailers on unimproved roads.
17.
Operate Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) in varied terrain.