Toverify your eligibilityforoption1 identified above, you must submit documentation verifying active duty status; and documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces (i.e., a marriage certificate or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc..
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2.
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.
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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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.
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Are you a former member of the Public Lands Corps (PLC) who has served the time required for completing a PLC project carried out on Federal land within the preceding 2 years (an individuals eligibility for NCE under this authority shall not exceed 2 years after completion of his/her last PLC project), and:
• Served as a qualified youth on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC (individuals must provide a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for NCE Hiring Based on PLC Service" and the complete PLC Participant Work Hours Verification Form with your application package in order to be considered under this hiring authority), and
• Meet OPM qualification standards and any other qualification requirement(s) stated in this vacancy announcement for the position in which you are applying.
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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.
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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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:
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).
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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.
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8.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
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Preferences
1.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
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Assessment 1
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Thank you for your interest in the GS-0025-11 Park Ranger (P) position at Flagstaff, AZ 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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1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the experience and/or education requirements for this Park Ranger (P), GS-0025-11 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you do not meet these requirements or leave your response blank, you will be rated ineligible. YOUR RESUME MUST CLEARLY SUPPORT AND VERIFY HOW YOU MEET EACH RESPONSE.
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SELECTIVE FACTOR: OBTAIN AND CARRY FIREARM
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2.
The incumbent of this position is required to carry a firearm while performing duties and required to maintain firearm proficiency and be subject to the Lautenberg Amendment.
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SELECTIVE FACTOR: PRIMARY LAW ENFORCMENT COMMISSION
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3.
Selectees must 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.
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SELECTIVE FACTOR: SECONDARY/ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT
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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 service in a primary law enforcement position. Please select the response below that best describes how you meet this requirement.
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SELECTIVE FACTOR: EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION (NREMT)
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5.
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.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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6.
Interpret and apply law enforcement policies and procedures.
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7.
Enforce laws, rules, and regulations related to the safety of visitors and protection of natural and cultural resources.
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8.
Prepare detailed reports and associated documentation.
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9.
Issue violation notices and warnings.
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10.
Create and foster positive working relationships with individuals/groups to ensure achievement of programmatic goals.
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11.
Negotiate or reconcile conflicting viewpoints.
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12.
Convey trust, empathy, and professionalism.
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13.
Represent the organization during interactions with external agencies and the public.
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14.
Conduct investigations and follow up of crimes/offenses.
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18.
Develop action plans and special operation plans.
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19.
Lead or have involvement in tort claim investigations.
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20.
Set and meet priorities and deadlines. .
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21.
Implement goals and long-range planning.
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22.
Negotiate agreements needed to carry out program goals.
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23.
Estimate costs for supplies and equipment acquisition
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24.
Implement, track, and reprogram budget allocations to meet work requirements.
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25.
Integrate the principles of Operational Leadership in programs and operations which include the ability to weigh risk versus benefit during emergency operations and ensuring every employee is encouraged to continually assess situational awareness and empowered to voice safety concerns.
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26.
Review and analyze employee accidents/injuries and provide feedback to mitigate occurrences in the future.
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27.
Develop and implement best management practices that address all-risk program areas.
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28.
Protect natural and cultural resources from degradation due to visitor use and illegal activities.
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29.
Draft patrol plans, schedules, or works assignments based upon resource availability and organizational need.
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30.
Respond to emergency law enforcement calls and take initial action to preserve the peace, resolve problems and disputes, protect visitors and resources, pursue and apprehend violators, and enforce regulations.
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31.
Perform patrols for potential violations of Federal laws to protect park resources and visitors.
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32.
Assure that all supervisory and personnel management responsibilities are carried out according to Federal laws and policies for the program, including the recruitment, selection, training, counseling, and evaluation of permanent and temporary employees.
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Ensure equal opportunity for all subordinate employees when making selections for training, promotion, awards, recognition, and other career development opportunities.
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34.
Protect the workplace through implementation of anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, and reasonable accommodation procedures by following the written guidance.
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35.
Identify employee skill or knowledge gaps to recommend formal training or developmental assignments.
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QTMATE Section
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Probable cause is the legal standard applicable to vehicle stops.
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37.
Following a serious use of force incident, officers shall deactivate body worn cameras prior to obtaining a public safety statement.
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38.
A patient's mental status can be evaluated by using the AVPU method.
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39.
Subjects who have received three or more ECD use cycles are required to receive a medical evaluation.
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40.
Verbal warnings are required prior to the use of deadly force.
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41.
According to DO-9 2.2, Law Enforcement Authority, 54 U.S. Code ? 102711 (16 U.S.C. 1b) authorizes the NPS to provide emergency law enforcement assistance to localities outside park areas, however (identify the true statement):
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42.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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 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 my not being considered for this position.
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