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Park Ranger (River)

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
This job announcement has closed

Summary

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.


This position is located at the Bruneau Field Office in Boise, Idaho. Information about Boise and the surrounding area can be found at: City of Boise

We expect to fill one vacancy at this time.

Note: This Park Ranger position is not a Law Enforcement position.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
04/04/2025 to 04/10/2025
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$23.94 to - $23.94 per hour
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
Boise, ID
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
76% or greater - You will be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - This is a temporary appointment. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
ID-I/CTAP-25-12720773-JCN
Control number
834780500

Duties

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  • Meets with visitors to provide information concerning points of interest, travel routes, historical and natural features, site use opportunities and limitations, and park activities.
  • Advises visitors concerning safety, fire prevention, amenities available, and proper and authorized uses of recreational facilities.
  • Responds to emergency situations, including swift river rescue and administering first aid.
  • Coordinates projects identified in the annual work plan; including planning, designing, surveying, construction, and maintenance of trails, campsites, etc., as required.
  • Prepares recreation areas/sites for visitor use, to include planning, operation, and required maintenance.
  • Plans day-to-day operations of a recreation area or site that provides such facilities as camping, water sports, or picnic areas; coordinating routine activities with maintenance personnel.
  • Performs day-to-day operations at a visitor center or customer use area that provide facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, and/or other specialized recreational opportunities.
  • Gathers and analyzes data related to existing recreational resources to recognize prominent trends.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
  • You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
  • Direct Deposit Required.
  • Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
  • Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
  • This position requires regular and recurring overtime and shift work.
  • This position requires that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

At the GS-07, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level. Example of the specialized experience without supervisor oversight: explaining rules and policies related to public lands and facilities to the public; advising visitors concerning safety and fire prevention of the area; performing maintenance or construction work for buildings, grounds, facilities, sites and/or trails; collection of fees or payment for a service or product using a cash register, receipts or a credit card machine as well as process daily receipts to accounting records; issuing or monitoring special recreation permits; conducting monitoring, inventorying or collecting of natural resources information and writing factual reports; performing as a leader or responsible member to conduct guided outfitter trips, river ranger patrols or developing interpretive walks and hikes; conducting potable water tests in compliance with appropriate procedures; assisting with setting goals, projects or supervision of other staff; or assisting with organization of field supplies for projects. Navigating through Class III-V whitewater rapids.
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One full academic year of graduate level education in natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources. I will attach a copy of my college transcript.
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Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=purpose in applicable college subject listed above. I will attach a copy of my college transcript.
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1-year combination of applicable education and experience described above.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: The work is performed mostly outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. The position requires physical exertion such as, but not limited to, driving over unpaved roads, walking over rough terrain or inclines, standing for long periods of time, bending, crouching and stooping, digging. hiking, lifting, biking, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Work may involve early morning hours, night hours, or daytime hours and may require working on holidays. It can require carrying heavy backpacks, tools, rescue equipment, or other loads.

Work Environment: Most work will be performed outdoors, in all types of weather conditions, terrain, and elevations. Work may take place in an extremely remote environment and may require primitive camping and living skills for upwards of two weeks in duration. Indoor duties are performed in a normal office setting.

Education

Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement.

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Additional information

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

This position is not eligible for Telework.

All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.

Lists of eligible applicants will only be sent to a manager when it has been determined there is a need to hire and there are funds available. Applications are not routinely processed until a manager requests a list of eligible applicants. You will only be notified through a status update when you are qualified, and when you are referred; You may receive no other notifications.

If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs, funding, or any other condition of employment.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated based on how your application materials reflect the qualification requirements of this position.

Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.

Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Planning and Evaluating

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