Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens. ICTAP/CTAP eligible.

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Open to the first 75 applicants or until 01/03/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Based on general knowledge of agency policies and specific knowledge of the park's operating methods as they relate to resource management and protection, and visitor use management, the employee performs day-to-day patrol operations to facilitate visitor understanding and enjoyment, and to induce behavior that complies with park regulations. Work may be performed in both front country and/or backcountry environments.

Provides a wide range of services to visitors, including assistance with lost articles, first aid; and provides information about weather conditions, beach conditions, highway routes, park and concessioner facilities, and prices. In performing this duty the ranger is responsible for providing current, accurate information concerning the NPS and other surrounding areas of interest, explaining the areas recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, concession-operated facilities and services, campground availability and hiking trails. Additionally, provides public orientation and explanations of current park events, and informs visitors of potential safety hazards.

Monitors and reports on the condition of the resources of the park. Observes and identifies park resource problems or potential problems that can be corrected or mitigated by immediate attention. With respect to more complex problems, incumbent recommends and/or may participate in the development and implementation of plans to address the problems. Performs office duties such as participating in the development of reports, gathering/collection of routine information, database management, and other administrative support tasks, such as assisting in the creation or revision of interpretive materials, guidebooks, handouts. Plans day-to-day operation of an assigned patrol area. Coordinates routine activities with employees from other work units. Provides visitors with information concerning safety, area information, travel routes, historical and natural features, and outdoor ethics. Checks for and gains compliance with rules and regulations through visitor education. Monitors visitor use patterns and associated impacts on the resource. Observes, documents, and maintains records of various backcountry conditions. Performs these tasks by conducting hiking patrols throughout the back-country trail system. Patrols park beaches and performs marine debris removal. Identifies beach equipment left overnight and tags equipment for removal by owner. Items that have been tagged for several days should be removed and stored at the district office.

Patrols Park boundaries and performs needed maintenance by posting signs, repairing or building fences and using appropriate tools. Uses GPS systems to document assigned data collection. Investigates and reports all trespass or damage to Government property, showing amount of damage or type of trespass, persons involved and recommendations for corrective action. Works on own initiative to mitigate or restore damage to government property within established programs and by following established procedures. Informs visitors about park resources (flora, fish, wildlife, features, etc.), with emphasis on behaviors that may be potentially dangerous to visitors. Provides visitors with information on permit applications, requirements and terms. Upon identification of permit violations, reports violation to the appropriate person. Observes, documents, and maintains records of wildlife conditions and observations. Communicates observations to other work units. Provides a variety of logistical support for routine park operations. Collaborates and works closely with other park divisions, park partners and cooperating agencies. As a uniformed employee, incumbent may be responsible for impromptu informative talks. Tracks and records the number of visitor contacts. Operates vehicles and equipment used in general park operations such as full size 4x4 pick-up trucks. The employee may be called upon to operate other park equipment within the scope of training. The employee is authorized and required to wear the NPS uniform while on duty.

Conditions of employment

DUTIES CONT.

Provides answers to recurring and non-recurring visitor questions concerning specific park areas (in person, via telephone, or by responding to written requests for information). Explains the area's recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, concession-operated facilities and services, and campground availability; distributes maps, brochures, and other printed material; provides directions and routes of travel through the park; and informs visitors of potential safety hazards. Provides assistance in connection with one-time or annual celebrations related to programs and themes of the park and assists in the operations of special events.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• Occupancy of government quarters maybe available.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/03/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

To qualify for this position at the GS- 0025-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-0025-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Experience may have been in technical, administrative, or scientific work, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park related work. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: preparing and presenting recurring interpretive programs and conducting basic research for such programs; performing the routine operations of a visitor facility and/or information desk; reviewing existing park policies, standards, methods, controls, and procedures; operating a variety of audiovisual and other equipment. You must include hours per week worked.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with major study of 24 semester hours of course work in a related field, (Related fields of study include natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archaeology, 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.) IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts, or a complete list of college courses taken that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described previously, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). You must include transcripts.
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Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. NOTE: Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirements. Two full academic years of study, or 60 semester hours, beyond the second year is equivalent to l year of specialized experience. For example, I have 6 months of the specialized experience described in A above (50% of the experience requirement), and 3 years of college study from an accredited institution (50% of the qualifying education) which included at least 12 semester hours of related coursework as specified in B above (50% of the related coursework required).

Volunteer Experience: 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.

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 well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. 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:

• Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
• Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
• Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.

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