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Seasonal Park Ranger (I-Emergency Services)

American Fork, UT , USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$19.33/hr - $19.33/hr

1+ years exp

Timpanogos Cave National Monument is seeking Seasonal Park Rangers for a six-month seasonal position. The role involves developing interpretive programs, managing visitor information, and providing emergency medical treatment when necessary.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and provide a variety of interpretive programs including cave tours, nature walks, evening programs, etc., utilizing interpretive concepts

Manage information desk, answer phones and provide safety messages to visitors

Provide emergency medical treatment to visitors or employees and is also responsible for upkeep of the emergency medical supplies

Qualification

First Responder CertificationEmergency Medical ResponderNatural Resource ManagementEnvironmental EducationInterpretationTechnology ApplicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

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

This position requires emergency response. You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use

Depending on location, government housing may be available

You may 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/or shift work

If selected for a position/location that requires search and rescue, emergency response, use of firearms, or watercraft operation, you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use

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

Applicants must be at least 18 years old

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs emergency medical response on the park's cave trail; certification as a First Responder, Emergency Medical Responder or equivalent/higher is required at the time of application. Applicants must provide documentation of this certification in your resume or application materials

To qualify for this position at the GS-5 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of at least the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to, Park Guide or tour leader; environmental educator or teacher; or other similar work. Typical of this grade level the tours, presentations, or other educational programs were developed by others for delivery to groups versus original programs developed by the individual. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or 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.) You must include transcripts. -OR- 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 1 year of specialized experience. For example, if you have 6 months of the specialized experience described 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 above (50% of the related coursework required), then you meet 100% of the qualification's requirement. You must include transcripts