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The Pacific West Region is recruiting for summer seasonal Park Ranger (Wilderness/Trailhead), GS-0025-4/5 positions intended to assist permanent staff with wilderness trail patrol field work.
Open to the first 150 applicants. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 EST on the 'applicant cut-off' date (which may be sooner than 02/08/2019) to be considered.
02/04/2019 to 02/05/2019
$14.30 - $16 per hour
GS 4 - 5
27 vacancies in the following locations:
No
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required to meet work demands
No
Temporary - NTE 1039 hours
Full-Time
Competitive
None
No
No
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Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for TEMPORARY seasonal positions not to exceed 6 months (1,039 hours) work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between park sites depending on funding, weather conditions and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending on work availability and funding. For information about work season, government housing availability, and rate of pay, please review the "Duties" below.
Multiple positions are being recruited in both Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and for the Interagency Visitor Center in Inyo County. Positions include:
The Wilderness/Trailhead Ranger conducts multi-night wilderness trail patrols to inform the visiting public about park facilities and resources. Contacts visitors to ensure compliance with permit requirements provides education regarding wilderness use and safety, gains voluntary compliance with regulations and provides assistance to visitors to enhance safety and enjoyment of their park visit.
The Trailhead Ranger writes permits and provides informal interpretative education regarding Leave No Trace, minimum impact restrictions, and other pertinent information. Collects and manages government funds in accordance with law and policy.
Independently evaluates resource impacts by visitors, commercial use operators and administrative users. Mitigates resource impacts by rehabilitating campsites. Gathers field data to document resources status. Reports on conditions that show wilderness resources deterioration or takes remedial actions. Makes recommendations regarding methods to mitigate more significant resource impacts.
Provides emergency medical treatment to visitors and employees at the EMR certification level (GS-5) or above. Serves as a member of all-risk operations, e.g. search and rescue, wildland fire, etc. Performs emergency transports to medical facilities or arranges for such transportation.
Independently provides a full range of non-commissioned visitor and resource protection activities within assigned area and throughout the park. Performs light maintenance of campsites, remote ranger stations, trails, signs, and equipment. Directs and coordinates volunteers, Student Conservation Association employees, interns, community work crew doing park projects, and other non-federal employees whose assignments are seasonal or project in nature.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs. Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for the possibility of extensions or rehire in subsequent service years.
Physical Demands: The work involves extensive periods of standing. The work will involve some periods of significant physical exertion and activities in a wilderness area, often over rough surfaces or inclines, carrying heavy loads (over 40 lbs.) including backpacks and tools; etc., over long distances; This may involve significant changes in elevations and in exposed areas. The work may include frequent solo wilderness hiking. As such, this position requires a greater than average level of physical fitness and endurance.
Working Conditions: The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to adverse conditions including wind, rain, and snow, both day and night, at elevations ranging from 4,000 to 13,000+ feet. Temperatures may range from below freezing to over 100 degrees. Trails are varied, being both level and firm, and steep and slippery. The incumbent may be required to work long hours, hike or ride long distances in rough terrain, and work around hazardous conditions. The individual may be exposed to poisonous reptiles and plants. At times, he/she may be required to make stream crossings in cold swift water. During emergency and all-risk operations, the work is performed at various hours of the day and night and for prolonged periods of time without rest. When engaged in all-risk operations employee may be frequently exposed to high risk and potentially dangerous situations that require a range of safety and other precautions. Adherence to specific safety procedures and other precautions is required.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
Travel, transportation & relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Effective May 26, 2018, please note that a temporary seasonal employee can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of 1,039 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months, and have already worked the maximum 1,039 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1,039 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1,039 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1,039 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the 'applicant cut-off' date (which may be sooner than 02/08/2019):
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST when the 'applicant cut-off' is reached (which may be sooner than 02/08/2019). WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful.
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If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/523263500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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