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Position Title
Park Ranger - Emergency Services Coordinator
Agency
National Park Service
Announcement Number
IM-1538-BIBE-25-12751153-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Saturday, June 21, 2025 to Saturday, July 12, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. 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.
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2. Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
 
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, 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 Department of the Interior 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 Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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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:
  • 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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4. Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
 
Current Department of the Interior 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 Department of the Interior 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 Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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5. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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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. One or more positions advertised through this vacancy announcement may be required occupant positions. The employee will be required to reside in government assigned housing. Rent will be automatically deducted from your pay on a pre-tax basis. Are you willing to accept a required occupant position? If you select "No" you will not receive consideration for required occupant positions. (limit characters)
3. Some park locations require employees to perform emergency medical response at a specific level of certification. Level of certification may vary dependent on park location. Select the highest level of emergency response certification you currently have. If you do not possess the required level of certification (or higher), you will not be referred for positions with this requirement. Include a copy of your current certification with your application package. If working toward obtaining your certification, include a copy of your course registration that shows the expected completion date. (limit characters)
Due Weight
1. My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for the Park Ranger (P), GS-0025-11 position. Read all of the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. Please make sure your resume supports the response that you select. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
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2. In addition to the requirements in the questions above, selectees must possess or be able to obtain a Type I Law Enforcement Commission by the entrance on duty date, which requires successful completion of an approved Law Enforcement Training Program. 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 these positions. Applicants must document how they meet this requirement, as indicated below, to be considered qualified for this position.
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3. This is a covered secondary 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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4. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain a National Registry EMT Certification, Park Medic or higher. Read all responses before making your selection MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet this certification requirement, you will not receive consideration for this position.
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For the task statements below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The task statements were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position. It is important that your application package, including a resume or application form, clearly show how you possess the experience and skills levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit. If not, your score will be lowered, or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. A- I have not had education, training or experience performing this task. B- I have had education or training performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job. C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from a supervisor or senior employee. D- I have performed this task as a regular part of my job, independently and usually without supervision from a senior employee. E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it. (limit characters)
Leadership - Inspires, motivates and guides others toward goal accomplishment; coaches, mentors, and challenges subordinates; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Oversee training of law enforcement employees including leading and coaching team members.
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6. Identify training needs and ensure proper training records are maintained.
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7. Develop annual and multi-year plans.
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8. Serve as a member of a highly productive team within a multi-agency task force over a large geographic area.
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Criminal Law - Knowledge of state and federal criminal laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to admissibility of evidence and prosecution. (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 law enforcement functions under Federal state and local laws including detection, investigation, apprehension, detention, and prosecution under the provisions of applicable laws, rules, and regulations enacted to ensure the protection and safe use of national park (or similar operations) resources.
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10. Maintain a good working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures in order to conduct minor and complex misdemeanor and felony investigations.
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11. Independently investigate, seize contraband or property, preserve, document and gather evidence of violations at crime and accident scenes to resolve potential violations and to testify in court.
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12. Prepares cases for presentation before the U.S. Magistrate or District Court consulting with the U.S. Attorney as necessary for possible criminal prosecution including maintaining the chain of evidence.
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13. Collect evidence at crime and/or accident scenes to resolve potential violations.
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14. Conduct standardized field sobriety tests for drug and alcohol violations.
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15. Arrest persons for suspected or known violations applying proper arrest procedures.
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Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. (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. Serves as instructor for Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue (SAR) or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) courses.
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17. Provide briefings for all hazard operations and prepare written action plans.
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18. Develop and maintain relations with residents, neighbors, in-holders, and commercial users to share information, intelligence and other related law enforcement or emergency service activities.
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Technical Competence - Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the-job experience. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
19. Serve as an incident commander for all hazard operations.
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20. Operate as command or general staff under ICS for Type 3 or greater incident.
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21. Ensure a high level of emergency preparedness and response capability to include complex special events (mass-casualty, ground and air transport events and similar).
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