USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Seasonal Park Ranger (Wilderness)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.94/hr - $26.69/hr
1+ years expRocky Mountain National Park is seeking Seasonal Park Rangers to perform various duties related to wilderness management and visitor safety. The role includes conducting patrols, checking trail conditions, and leading seasonal staff in field operations during a six-month seasonal period.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Performing both day and overnight wilderness, front country and/or climbing patrols
Checking trails and wilderness campsite conditions
Performing a variety of resource management and maintenance projects such as reporting significant resource damage and maintenance problems, assisting with wildlife issues, campsite restoration/construction projects, search and rescue response, etc
Completing assigned resource related projects (i.e. wilderness campsite inventory, analysis and monitoring system, campsite rehabilitation, wilderness privy relocation and care, hazard tree analysis, minor trail work, fish census cards, etc.)
Assisting with evaluating wilderness conditions and restoring wilderness campsites in technically challenging fire recovery area
Leading seasonal staff in field operations
Some positions may staff visitor contact stations to provide information to park users on a variety of topics, assisting with trip planning, preventative search and rescue (PSAR), etc
Qualification
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
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
You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority
You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle
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
These positions require certification to perform emergency medical response at the First Responder (e.g. Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Emergency Medical Responder (WEMR), etc.) or higher level of certification
Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program
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
SELECTIVE FACTOR: These positions perform Search and Rescue duties, and emergency medical response certification at the First Responder (e.g. Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Emergency Medical Responder (WEMR), etc.) or higher level is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a Park Ranger (Wilderness). Examples of qualifying specialized experience include but are not limited to the following: issuing wilderness permits, conducting backcountry/wilderness day or night patrols, disseminating information to promote responsible backcountry/wilderness use and safety, verifying compliance with regulations, promoting leave no trace and safe wilderness/backcountry use; performing search and rescue operations in a park, forest or wilderness setting, using search and rescue equipment such as wheeled litter, backboards or splints; maintenance and rehabilitation/restoration of wilderness campsites and facilities including privies, impact monitoring, and assisting with wildlife issues. You must provide hours per week worked on your resume
EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate level study in directly-related fields such as 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. Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance in the position to be filled. You must submit a copy of transcripts
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example: 6 months of specialized experience as described above may be combined with one-half year (9 semester hours) of graduate level college study in a directly-related field of study as described above to meet the qualifications requirements for the GS-7. You MUST submit a copy of transcripts
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
Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies
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
The incumbent must be in excellent physical condition, able to carry loads in excess of 50 pounds at the rate of 1000 vertical feet per hour at elevations ranging up to 14,256 feet, and hike for distances of up to 20 miles per day. The work involves periods of standing and walking, in some cases over rough surfaces or inclines carrying a backpack
Most work is performed outdoors, at high altitudes, in a wide range of weather conditions (from 90 degrees F to -40 degrees). Regular and recurring exposure to moderate and sometimes severe discomfort is experienced. Work may be performed at various hours of the day and night and for prolonged periods during emergency situations. The incumbent is frequently exposed to high risk and potentially dangerous situations, with the possibility of serious injury or accidental death
Benefits
Government housing may be available
A uniform allowance will be provided
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