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Park Ranger

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Albuquerque Operations Division, Lake Operations Branch
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Summary

About the Position: This permanent recruitment may be used to fill Park Ranger positions in Cochiti Pueblo and Abiquiu Dam & Lake, NM.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Posted 11/26/21
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$28,255 - $46,135 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 3 - 5
Promotion potential
5
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
WTKC214534546165D
Control number
623845800

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Duties

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  • Answers visitors' questions requiring knowledge of a variety of facts, events, rules, regulations, and the park's natural characteristics.
  • Patrols recreation areas, camp areas, water areas, and picnicking facilities explaining fire, safety, sanitary, and other rules and regulations to park visitors to prevent violations.
  • Researches, develops and presents limited interpretive programs including: campfire programs; guided tours of the lake project and/or dam; talks and slide shows; and presentations to local schools and community organizations.
  • Assists with the creation or revision of interpretive materials such as pamphlets, handouts, exhibits, etc.
  • Participates in a variety of resources management projects designed to maintain and enhance the resources and to provide a quality natural environmental experience for the public.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or before entrance on duty if after November 22, subject to exceptions as required by law.
  • If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
  • Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Required to wear prescribed uniform as identified in regulation ER-1130-2-422, dated 1 October 1991.
  • In possession of or the ability to acquire a state driver's license and a Corps of Engineers boat operator's license.
  • Incumbent is required to work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.).
  • Shift work is required. Specifically, the ability to work nights and/or weekends depending on the needs of the project to which the employee is assigned.
  • Incumbent must receive a minimum of 24 hours of personal protection /unarmed self defense, situational evaluation and tactical communication training within two years of employment.
  • Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and blood-borne pathogen training.
  • This position requires the incumbent to pass a drug test before assignment, and once assigned, being subject to unannounced random drug testing throughout the duration of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan


In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-03 qualifications:
Six (6) months of general experience and three (3) months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-02 level in the Federal Government. General experience is defined as experience in areas such as administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work that provided a familiarity with natural or cultural history; fish or wildlife habitat characteristics; techniques of resource protection and use; recreational use of public lands and facilities; enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations; or the practice of interpersonal relations skills in dealing with the general public. Specialized Experience includes at least one of the following: assisting in a park visitor center; maintaining informational supplies (brochures, pamphlets, etc.) at a visitor's center; providing general park information to visitors and callers; conducting routine hikes and tours of recreational areas; inspecting recreational areas for safety hazards and reporting findings to higher graded staff members.
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Successful completion of one year (45 quarter or 30 semester hours) of education, above high school, which included at least six (6) semester hours of related course work. OPM Qualification Guide 0025 Series. Please attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package under document type 'Transcripts'.
OR
Some general experience as described in A, but less than six (6) months; and/or I have some specialized experience described in A, but less than three (3) months; and I have some undergraduate education but less than the one year as described in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 9 to get a percentage of experience. Then divide your semester hours of undergraduate education by 30 to get a percentage of education. Add then two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify). 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. Please attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package under document type 'Transcripts'.

GS-04 Qualifications:
Six months of general experience which includes experience in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work as qualifying as long as the experience provided a familiarity with natural or cultural history; fish or wildlife habitat characteristics; techniques of resource protection and use; recreational use of public lands and facilities; enforcement of laws, rules, or regulations; fire prevention techniques and fire suppression methods; or the practice of interpersonal relations skills in dealing with the general public; AND six months of specialized experience which includes experience in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work as qualifying with specific examples such as park guide or tour leader; law enforcement or investigative work; archeological or historical preservation research work; forestry and/or fire management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; or management, assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations.
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Successful completion of two years of education above the high school level with twelve semester hours of related course work. OPM Qualification Guide 0025 Series. Please attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package under document type 'Transcripts'.
OR
General and/or specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have some education above the high school level but less than required in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

GS--05 Qualifications:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes at least two of the following: working at a park visitor center; answering visitor questions pertaining to park rules, historical information, wildlife areas and/or fire safety; patrolling recreational areas to identify safety violations or possible hazards; conducting hikes and/or guided tours of recreational areas. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
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Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours of related course work. OPM Qualification Guide 0025 Series. Please attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package under document type 'Transcripts'.
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Clerical
  • Customer Service
  • Forest Management
  • Oral Communication


Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-02 for the GS-03; GS-03 for the GS-04; GS-04 for the GS-05).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the 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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 18 - Engineers & Scientist (Resources and Construction) position
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Relocation Incentive may be authorized.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

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